Healthy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes For Dogs

Do you enjoy treating your dog with yummy treats? Have you ever thought of making healthy dog treats for dogs?

Then why not make homemade dog treats recipe for your dog! It is fun and easy. There are plenty of healthy dog treat recipes out there though, so don’t just make anything or you may harm your dog.

Here are 12 healthy dog treat recipes for dogs:

1. Peanut butter dog treats

Ingredients: – 1 cup whole wheat flour – 1/2 cup powdered milk – 1/3 cup natural peanut butter – 1 banana (mashed) – 2 tbsp canola oil.

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Once mixed, take out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll into dog treat shapes and bake at for 30 minutes. Any extra dog bones can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. These homemade peanut butter dog treats are a favorite dog treat!

2. Bacon dog treats

A dog favorite! Simply mix equal parts of bacon grease (about 3 cups) with whole wheat flour (also about 3 cups) and roll out on a floured surface to desired thickness. Cut into dog bone shaped pieces and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. You’ll have to keep an eye on it as you don’t want them to burn! Any extra dog bones can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.

3. Spinach dog treats

Ingredients: – 1 cup whole wheat flour – 2 cups fresh baby spinach – 1/4 cup water – 1 tbsp olive oil – 1 egg white + 2 tbps cold water (for paste).

Mix all ingredients together except the dog bone shaped ones, as this is just a dog treat recipe example! Roll out dough on heavily floured surface until thin and cut into dog treats or dog bone shapes. Prepare egg wash by beating together egg white with 2 tbsp of cold water and brush onto dog bones before baking at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.

4. Salmon dog treats

Ingredients: – 1 cup oats – 2 tbsp powdered milk – 1 can of dog food in water (pick the flavor).

Mix ingredients together and roll out on a floured surface to desired thickness, dog treat shape or dog bone. Score into dog bone shapes with sharp knife or dog treat cutter. Bake at for 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit . This is a good dog treat recipe because there is canned salmon in it which has omega 3 fatty acids that are healthy for dogs! Make sure to store any extra dog treats in an airtight container and they should last around 2 weeks!

5. Peanut Butter Banana(Grain Free) dog treats

Ingredients: 2 mashed bananas 1 cup natural peanut butter 2 eggs.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly grease baking sheet line with parchment paper. Mash the bananas well and mix thoroughly with the peanut butter and eggs. Scoop dog treat mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork dipped in water to make crosshatch marks on dog treats, if desired Bake for 20–25 minutes, until firm Remove dog treats from oven and allow them to cool completely before serving Store dog treats in an airtight container for up dogs or freeze them in Ziploc bags for later use. These grain free peanut butter banana dog treats are the best and your dog will love them!

6. Chicken dog treats

It might be a good idea to use leftover cooked chicken for these dog treat recipes as it has less chance of salmonella contamination than raw chicken. Mix 1/2 cup of cooked, chopped up chicken breast (leftover, fresh or canned) with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add 3 cups whole wheat flour and mix thoroughly before rolling out on floured surface to desired thickness, dog treat shape or dog bone. into dog bone shapes with sharp knife or dog treat cutter. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.

7. Banana dog treats

Ingredients: – 2 ripe bananas, mashed – 1/2 cup oat flour or finely ground rolled oats – 2 tbsp sunflower oil (or other vegetable oil).

Mix ingredients together and roll out on a floured surface to desired thickness, dog treat shape or dog bone. Score into dog bone shapes with sharp knife or dog treat cutter. Prepare egg wash by beating together egg white with 2 tbsp of cold water and brush onto dog bones before baking at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. These are good dog treats because they have banana in them which are healthy for dogs to eat! Make sure to store any extra dog treats in an airtight container and they should last around 2 weeks.

8. Sweet Potato dog treats

Ingredients: – 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato – 2 tbsp olive oil – 3/4 cup whole wheat flour – 1 egg white + 2 tbsp cold water (for the paste).

Mix ingredients together and roll out on a floured surface to desired thickness, dog treat shape or dog bone. Score into dog bone shapes with sharp knife or dog treat cutter. Prepare egg wash by beating together egg white with 2 tbsp of cold water and brush onto dog bones before baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. These are good dog treats because they have sweet potatoes in which are healthy for dogs to eat! Make sure to store any extra dog treats in an airtight container and they should last around 2 weeks.

9. Apple dog treats

Ingredients: – 1 apple, cored and grated – 1 egg white + 2 tbsp cold water (for the paste).

Mix ingredients together and roll out on a floured surface to desired thickness, dog treat shape or dog bone. Score into dog bone shapes with sharp knife or dog treat cutter. Prepare egg wash by beating together egg white with 2 tbsp of cold water and brush onto dog bones before baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. This is a dog treat recipe because apples are full of healthy sugars that dogs can eat! Make sure to store any extra dog treats in an airtight container and they should last around 2 weeks.

10. Carrot dog treats

Ingredients: – 1/2 cup shredded carrots + 1 egg white (for the paste).

Mix ingredients together and roll out on a floured surface to desired thickness, dog treat shape or dog bone. Score into dog bone shapes with sharp knife or dog treat cutter. Prepare egg wash by beating together egg white with 2 tbsp of cold water and brush onto dog bones before baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. This is a good dog treat recipe because it’s full of healthy sugars that dogs can eat! Make sure to store any extra dog treats in an airtight container and they should last around 2 weeks.

11. Liver dog treats

Ingredients: – 1/2 cup liver, cooked and mashed + 2 tbsp warm water (for the paste).

Mix ingredients together and roll out on a floured surface to desired thickness, dog treat shape or dog bone. Score into dog bone shapes with sharp knife or dog treat cutter. Prepare egg wash by beating together egg white with 2 tbsp of cold water and brush onto dog bones before baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. This is a dog treat recipe because it has liver in it which is good for dogs to eat! Make sure to store any extra dog treats in an airtight container and they should last around 2 weeks.

12. Cheese dog treats

Ingredients: – 1 cup grated cheese + 2 tbsp cold water (for the paste).

Mix ingredients together and roll out on a floured surface to desired thickness, dog treat shape or dog bone. Score into dog bone shapes with sharp knife or dog treat cutter. Prepare egg wash by beating together egg white with 2 tbsp of cold water and brush onto dog bones before baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. This is a dog treat recipe because it has cheese in it which are good treats for dogs! Make sure to store any extra dog treats in an airtight container and they should last around 2 weeks.

Healthy home-made dog treats are a little time-consuming, but they can be very healthy and will cost far less than the kind of treats you get from stores. You can get creative and add ingredients that your furry friend loves to make them even more appetizing.

Unfortunately, some dogs are sensitive or intolerant to certain ingredients; if this is the case with your pet then you must find out what their sensitivities are before making any home-made snacks for them. If you ever run into any problems giving your dog homemade dog treats then you should go back to store bought food instead.

The measurements in this homemade dog treats recipe are just a guide and you can adjust accordingly if your pet likes something more or less. If you want to up the amount of protein then increase the lean meat content, but make sure there is enough carbohydrates as well so they don’t get malnourished. The basic idea when making any home-made treat for your pet is to have 2 parts carbohydrate (fruit & veggies) , 1 part fat (cheese, eggs, oil…) and 1 part meat.

You may need to adjust the amounts depending on what ingredients you use and how much you make at once; try these out and experiment until you find a perfect balance your furry friend enjoys!

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