Description
Homemade Banana & Oat Dog Treats offer a wholesome snack that pups will adore. Packed with nutritious ingredients and love, these simple bites bring tail-wagging joy and nourishment you can trust for your furry companion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 banana, ripe and mashed
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) peanut butter, unsweetened, without xylitol
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Create a smooth, consistent dough by thoroughly mashing ripe bananas and blending them with rolled oats, whole wheat flour, creamy peanut butter, and a whisked egg until all ingredients are perfectly integrated.
- Gently form the mixture into bite-sized spheres or flatten into small cookie shapes, ensuring uniform sizing for consistent baking.
- Arrange the treats on a parchment-covered baking sheet, spacing them evenly to promote balanced heat distribution and prevent sticking.
- Transfer the prepared sheet to a preheated oven set at 350°F and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, watching for a delicate golden hue and firm texture that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from the oven and allow the homemade dog treats to cool completely on a wire rack, which helps release excess moisture and solidify their structure.
- Once thoroughly cooled, serve these nutritious, tail-wagging delights to your canine companion as a wholesome, homemade reward.
Notes
- Select ripe, soft bananas for maximum natural sweetness and easier mashing, ensuring smoother treat texture.
- Swap whole wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like oat or rice flour for dogs with wheat sensitivities.
- Use unsalted, xylitol-free peanut butter to prevent potential health risks and maintain treat safety for dogs.
- Customize treat size based on your dog’s breed and weight, creating smaller portions for smaller dogs and larger ones for bigger breeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 73
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 0.5 mg
- Fat: 3.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg