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5 mouth-watering no bake dog treat recipes

Looking for some delicious and nutritious no bake dog treat recipes that you can whip up in no time flat? Well, youre in luck, because the easy-to-follow recipes below tick all those boxes!

Sometimes, the last thing you want to be doing is slaving over a hot stove or spending ages baking up a storm for your beloved canine companion. But just because you dont have the time for anything elaborate, doesnt mean your pup cant still enjoy a homemade dog treat or two.

While its good to make sure that the bulk of your furry friend's diet is made up of the best dog food, theres nothing wrong with spoiling them from time to time with something thats made with love and comes straight from your own kitchen. Plus, unlike commercial dog treats, you know exactly whats gone into them.

To help get those creative juices flowing, weve rounded up a selection of our favorite no bake dog treat recipes, with five mouth-watering recipes that will have your sweet-toothed fur baby salivating in anticipation. With limited ingredients and taking just a few minutes to make, these tasty treats are perfect for all you busy pet parents.

1. No bake peanut butter dog treats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 cups old fashioned oats, divided

Instructions:

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and milk on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats at low speed, beating until incorporated.
2. Using a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch balls, forming about 20. Dredge balls in remaining 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, pressing to coat.
3. Cover and place in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
4. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

2. Easy no bake soft and fruity dog treats

Ingredients:

• 6 heaping tablespoons of rolled oats
• 2 T dried cranberries
• of a red delicious apple
• 1 T water

Instructions:

• Grate 1/4 of an apple.
• Put 4 tablespoons oats into the food processor and chop it up.
• Add the cranberries into the processor and grind until small pieces.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the unground oats and the shredded apple. Then mix in by hand.
• Add water if needed to get to a consistency to stick together.
• Form balls based on the size of your pet. Refrigerate treats.

3. Bones and paws banana yogurt flax dog treats

Ingredients:

• 1 over ripe banana
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• cup flaxseed meal

Instructions:

• Peel the banana and place into the blender.
• Add the yogurt and flaxseed meal into the blender with the banana.
• Blend on high until everything is fully mixed.
• Lay your molds on a cookie sheet and then fill them with the mixture.
• Place the cookie sheet with molds in the freezer until fully frozen. Normally around 3 hours. When frozen remove from molds and store in an airtight container in the freezer.

4. Pumpkin peanut butter dog treats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted or softened)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix well to combine.
2. Add 1 heaping tablespoon to bone-shaped silicone molds, making 15 treats. Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours to firm up. Store in the freezer and defrost for a minute or two before letting your pup enjoy.

5. Easy homemade frozen dog treats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup yogurt or coconut yogurt (not too high fat)
• 1 small banana
• 11/2 to 2 Tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 1 teaspoon flax meal

Instructions:

1. Place all the ingredients into the blender and blend until creamy on medium speed.
2. Carefully pour the batter into the molds of your choice. Silicone muffin pan, ice cube tray, or silicon molds all work!
3. Freeze up to 4 hours or more. Then, pop the treat out of the mold/tray.

No-Bake Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats

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Fall is here (well almost here but the weather sure feels like it is fall) and that means pumpkin spice time.

Ive heard so much about pumpkin spice this or that on the radio for the last week or so already.

While Im not a big pumpkin spice fan, I do enjoy baking with pumpkin.

Pumpkin cake, pumpkin bread, pumpkin bars all are good.

But none of these can be shared with our dogs as most baked goods (including pumpkin baked goods) have too much sugar and other things that dogs shouldnt have.

Including pumpkin spice (the nutmeg in it is toxic to dogs).

While we shouldnt share our pumpkin or pumpkin spice flavored foods with our dogs, we can make them their own pumpkin treat.

No-Bake Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats have only three ingredients and are easy to make, no oven needed.

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How to make no-bake pumpkin and peanut butter dog treats

These homemade dog treats are made with just three ingredients: pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and oats.

Always consult your veterinarian before giving your dog new foods.

Ingredient list

1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) fresh or canned is fine

cup creamy peanut butter (make sure it doesnt contain xylitol)

2 cups oats, Old-fashioned or Quick Oats

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined. You can start with a spoon, but eventually, it becomes easier to just mix with your hands.

Once combined, take a small amount of the pumpkin mixture and roll it into a bite-sized ball. Bite size will vary based on the size of your dog.

I made the larger balls around ping pong ball size for Luna (as shes a 100-pound German Shepherd). I made smaller balls for Morgan (since shes only 23 pounds).

Place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper and place them in the fridge for about an hour.

After they have chilled for an hour, they should hold their shape enough to be able to be placed in an airtight container for storage.

Store in the fridge and use within a week. Or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

More information about the ingredients

Pumpkin puree

Pumpkin has many benefits for dogs and is a great source of fiber and vitamins A, C, and E.

When shopping for pumpkin puree make sure you get the can that says 100% pumpkin and NOT pumpkin pie filling.

Unfortunately, it can be confusing as they both have a picture of pumpkin pie on the can.

You can also use homemade pumpkin puree if you have some.

Peanut butter

Peanut butter helps to hold these treats together.

It also provides an added flavor that most dogs enjoy.

When choosing a peanut butter to use its best to use all-natural peanut butter with no added sweeteners.

But you can use any brand you want as long as it does NOT contain xylitol.

I recently switched to 100% Peanuts peanut butter from Walmart for use in dog treats but Ive used whatever I have in my cupboard in the past.

Oats

Like the peanut butter, I use whatever type of oats I have on hand, which is usually either old-fashioned oats or quick oats.

Both old-fashioned and quick oats work well in this treat, though I do prefer the quick oats as they seem to mix a little better.

Luna and Morgan get to taste test

Every recipe I make gets to be taste tested by my dogs, Luna and Morgan.

For this recipe, both Luna and Morgan enjoyed the treats so much that it was hard to get a good picture of them.

Like any treat, give these to your dogs in moderation. And if your dog has allergies or food sensitivities, check with your vet before giving these to them.

I hope your dogs enjoy these homemade treats as much as mine do.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) fresh or canned
• cup creamy peanut butter (make sure it doesnt contain xylitol)
• 2 cups oats, Old-fashioned or Quick Oats

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
2. Take a small amount of the pumpkin mixture and roll it into a bite-sized ball. Bite size will vary based on the size of your dog.
3. Place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper and place them in the fridge for about an hour.
4. Once chilled, place in an airtight container.
5. Store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

No-Bake Pumpkin Dog Treats

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Homemade Dog Treats Recipe

This is the EASIEST Homemade Dog Treats Recipe no baking involved! Simply mix, roll, and serve! Your pup is sure to go nuts over these healthier peanut butter treats!

DISCLAIMER: As always, please consult your vet before introducing anything new into your dogs diet.

Teddy (official name Theodore Charles Debth) is our 70 pound Golden Retriever Were obsessed with him.

Before SMTY started, my full time job was training Teddy. We would spendhoursevery day training together. As incentive to do a good job, Teddy would get dog treats.

During this time, I always wished I could easily easily find healthy, organic, and high-quality dog treats for the Tedster because he deserves the best.SO, I decided to make some of my own.

Full of pumpkin, peanut butter, and just a touch of bacon, this homemade dog treats recipe is super quick and easy to make, totally organic, and can be stored in the fridge/freezer for later.

But most importantly, theyre Teddy approved! Lets just say, I definitely had another shadow that day.

Ingredients

A simple ingredient list that is packed with wholesome foods and amazing flavors your dog will go crazy for!

• Pumpkin Puree easy on the tummy and adds moisture to these bites.
• Applesauce a great dose of fiber, vitamin c, and also adds a ton of moisture!
• Peanut Butter your dogs favorite treat! What pup doesnt LOVE licking the pb remnants off your finger after opening the jar of peanut butter? (Ahem see photo below for evidence.)
• Plain Yogurt provides a dose of calcium and is loaded with probiotics!
• Bacon your dogs second favorite treat! A little salty bacon gives these bites an amazing savory taste and chewy texture.
• Old-Fashioned Oats a great gluten free grain for pups who are sensitive to wheat! Its also loaded with vitamin B and omega-6.

Pro tip

Use all organic, all natural, no sugar added ingredients to keep these treats healthier!

How to make

The best part about this recipe? No baking required! Simply, mix, roll, and serve!

1. Stir together pumpkin, applesauce, peanut butter, and yogurt until well-combined.
2. Mix in bacon and oats.
3. Roll into bite-size treats then watch your pup go nuts!

Pro tip

Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform bites!

Are homemade dog treats good for dogs?

These dog treats are just thata treat. Theyre not a replacement for your dogs regular food BUT they are healthier than some store-bought treats.

1 treat contains 84 calories, 3 grams of fat, 10 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of protein.

As always, be sure to ask your vet if these would be a good treat for YOUR dog.

What peanut butter to use

Use an all-natural, no salt, no sugar added peanut butter for these treats. Salt and sugar just arent necessary to give to your dog. If you want to go the extra mile, use an organic variety. The only ingredient on the peanut butter jar should be peanuts.

Whatever kind you use, just make sure you use a peanut butter that does NOT contain xylitol. Its a sugar replacement thats safe for people but is poisonous to dogs.

Can you use regular flour?

We wanted to keep these dog treats gluten-free so I made them without flour and used oats instead.

Although flour isnt necessarily bad for dogs, I dont recommend substituting flour for oats in this recipe because I dont know what it will do to the consistency of the treats!

Can you add sugar?

I dont recommend it. Dogs dont NEED sugar in their diet, and theyll love the treats as is! Promise.

Can people eat these dog treats?

Technically, yes. I took one for the team and gave these a try. Your pup is going to gocrazyfor these, but trust me when I say, these just dont taste that good to us humans.

If you want a treat too, try this No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites Recipe. Then you and your fur baby can enjoy your separate treatstogether.

How to store

Store these healthy dog treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months!

If frozen, just let them thaw before giving them to your dog again.

Can homemade dog treats be frozen?

Yep! These will last in the freezer for up to 4 months. Before serving them to your dog again, just let them thaw in the fridge!

Healthy. Easy. Puppy approved. These Homemade Dog Treats are sure to please!

Jennifer

DISCLAIMER: As always, please consult your vet before introducinganything new into your dogs diet.

Homemade Dog Treats Recipe

This is the EASIEST Homemade Dog Treats Recipe - no baking involved! Simply mix, roll, and serve! Your pup is sure to go nuts over these healthier peanut butter treats!

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Instructions

• In a large bowl, stir together pumpkin, applesauce, peanut butter, and yogurt until well combined.

• Stir in bacon and oats.

• Use a cookie scoop to form into uniform treats.

• Store in fridge or freezer until your pup gets a treat!

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Let thaw in fridge

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

I used all organic, unsalted, no sugar added ingredients. DISCLAIMER: As always, please consult your vet before introducing anything new into your dogs diet.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Dog Treats Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 treat)

Calories 84 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 29mg1%

Potassium 56mg2%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 1195IU24%

Vitamin C 0.4mg0%

Calcium 8mg1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: dog, old fashioned oats, peanut butter, pet treats

This post was originally published September 14, 2016 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.