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Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

Tasty, crunchy baked peanut butter banana dog treats are a healthy, treat for dogs, and are easy to make with just a handful of common ingredients.
Author Diana
Servings 20 treats
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour + additional for rolling out dough
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter that does not include xylitol
  • 1 banana sliced thinly or mashed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat silicone mat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour with an egg, peanut butter, banana, salt, and water. Beat with a hand mixer (or a stand mixer) until well combined, it will have a dough-like consistency.
  • Sprinkle a handful of flour on a flat clean surface to roll out the doggie treat mixture. Use the palms of your hands or a rolling pin to flatten the mixture to about ¼ inch.
  • Using a dog bone shaped cookie cutter (or cookie cutter of your choice), carefully cut out cookies and place them on the baking sheet. Set the cut outs on prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 1 inch between cookies.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • When done, allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 1 minute then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely (at least 15 minutes) before serving.

Notes

  • In place of wheat flour, you can use gluten-free all-purpose flour, rye flour, or any other ground grain that your pup enjoys. You will need to adjust the amount of flour to liquid, experimenting until you get a dough that you can easily roll out. 
  • Use Your Favorite Cookie Cutters - I found dog treat cutters that are shaped like bones and paws, but biscuit cutters or holiday cookie cutters will work too. In a pinch, you can use a knife to make these into squares or rectangles too. I was able to make 20 treats using 3-inch cutters. 
  • Use Extra Flour on the counter, the cutters, and the rolling pin to keep the dough from sticking. You can also knead in up to a half cup of additional flour if you need to.
  • Try Adding a Savory Element - Instead of water, mix up the dough with chicken broth. You might also consider mixing in some finely chopped turkey bacon. Your dog will love the combination of sweet and savory in these treats!

Nutrition

Serving: 1treat | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg