Description
Homemade pumpkin & peanut butter dog treats made with 5 ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter (no xylitol, no added sugar)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (or all‑purpose as substitute)
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (optional; omit nutmeg)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, and peanut butter. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the flour and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) and stir just until combined into a dough.
- Lightly flour a flat surface and roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut shapes using cookie cutters and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on how crunchy you want them (longer bake = more crunch).
- Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
- Store in an airtight container (up to 2 weeks at room temp, or refrigerate up to 1 month). Freeze cooled treats for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without xylitol or sugar substitutes.
- Nutmeg can be toxic to dogs, so omit it from pumpkin spice blends.
- Size of treats can vary based on your pet’s preference.
- After baking, letting treats cool fully encourages them to crisp further.
- Freezing is fine — treats can be stored in freezer-safe containers up to 6 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 32 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
