Peanut Butter and Banana Bites: A Dog Treat Recipe Even You’ll Want to Try

So, you’re looking to make some healthy, homemade dog treats? Awesome! Store-bought treats can be super convenient, but who knows what’s actually in some of them, right?

Plus, your dog deserves only the best, and that’s where these Peanut Butter and Banana Bites come in.

Not only are they made with real, simple ingredients, but they’re also so tasty you might even sneak one yourself. (No judgment here—I’ve been there.)

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The Ingredients: Simple, Natural, and Dog-Approved

  • Peanut Butter: Dogs go absolutely nuts for peanut butter. It’s high in protein and contains healthy fats that are great for your pup’s coat and skin. Just make sure the peanut butter doesn’t contain xylitol—that stuff is toxic for dogs, and we definitely don’t want that.
  • Banana: This adds some natural sweetness and moisture to the treats. Bananas are full of potassium, which is fantastic for maintaining healthy muscle and nerve function in your dog. Plus, who doesn’t love the smell of bananas baking?
  • Egg: The glue that holds this masterpiece together. Eggs are a great source of protein and essential fatty acids for your dog’s overall health.
  • Oat Flour: I love oat flour for this recipe because it’s gentle on your dog’s tummy and gives the treats a nice chewy texture. Don’t have oat flour? No worries—just blitz some oats in a blender, and boom, you’ve got oat flour. Easy peasy.

Let’s Get Baking: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). You’ll want your oven nice and warm before popping those treats in. Now, if your dog is anything like mine, they’ll start circling the kitchen as soon as the oven beeps. They somehow just know something delicious is coming.

Step 2: Mash the Banana

Grab a ripe banana, peel it, and mash it up in a bowl. The riper, the better—it’ll make it easier to mash and add more natural sweetness. Also, it’s fun to mash bananas, so have at it. And don’t be surprised if your dog’s nose starts twitching at this point. Pro tip: Avoid slipping them a taste now—you want them to wait for the actual treats!

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Step 3: Mix in the Peanut Butter

Now, add 1/2 cup of peanut butter into the mashed banana. Stir it up until you have a lovely, sticky mixture. Your dog will be sitting right at your feet by this point. Peanut butter has that effect. Trust me.

Step 4: Add the Egg

Crack in one egg and mix everything together. The egg helps bind the mixture, so you’re not left with banana-peanut butter soup (which, FYI, does not bake well).

Step 5: Flour Power

Now it’s time to add 1 cup of oat flour to the mixture. Stir it all together until you’ve got a dough-like consistency. If the dough’s a bit too sticky, add a little more oat flour—but don’t go overboard. You want the dough to hold together but not be too dry. It should feel a little tacky but firm enough to roll out.

Step 6: Roll, Cut, and Shape

Time to roll out that dough! Dust a surface with a little oat flour, and roll out your dough to about 1/4-inch thick. This part can be as simple or as fancy as you want. You can use cookie cutters to make cute shapes, or you can just cut them into squares—your dog won’t care either way.

Side note: If you’ve ever tried cutting perfect dog bone shapes with a cutter, you know the struggle is real. But hey, who says treats can’t be abstract art?

Step 7: Bake Until Perfection

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place your cut-out treats on it. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re firm and slightly golden around the edges. Keep an eye on them because every oven is different. You don’t want them to burn, but a little crunch is great for your dog’s teeth.

Step 8: Cool and Store

Let the treats cool completely before giving one to your very impatient dog. Trust me, they’ll smell so good your pup will be drooling. Once they’re cool, store them in an airtight container. They should last about a week (if your dog doesn’t devour them all before then).

Why Your Dog Will Love These Treats

Let’s be real—your dog loves food, period. But there’s something special about these homemade peanut butter and banana bites. They’ve got that rich, nutty flavor from the peanut butter that dogs go absolutely bonkers for, paired with the slight sweetness of bananas. They’re chewy, a little crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying for your furry friend.

Plus, unlike some store-bought treats that are packed with fillers and additives, these are made with real, whole ingredients. You’re basically giving your dog the doggy version of a superfood snack. You might even feel a little proud when you see them wagging their tail while chomping down on one.

Final Thoughts: Will You Steal One for Yourself?

I’m not saying you should try one of these, but I won’t judge if you do. After all, they’re made with ingredients you’d find in a human cookie. Peanut butter, banana, oats—sounds like breakfast, right? And hey, you baked them, so you deserve a taste too. (Just don’t make it a habit—let the dog enjoy their treats!)

These Peanut Butter and Banana Bites are the perfect way to show your dog some love while keeping them healthy. Plus, they’re super easy to make and cost a fraction of the price of fancy pet store treats. Your dog will thank you with extra cuddles, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll get to enjoy the sweet smell of banana and peanut butter wafting through your kitchen. Enjoy baking!

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