DIY Dog Treat Recipes Your Dog Will Love

Homemade treats mean you control the ingredients, avoid unnecessary additives, and can tailor flavors to your dog’s taste. Plus, it’s a fun way to bond.

Here are six simple, healthy recipes you can easily try at home.

Why Make Treats at Home?

-No artificial colors, preservatives, or fillers.

-You can customize flavors for picky pups.

-It’s often cheaper than store-bought snacks.

1. No-Bake Peanut Butter & Oat Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter (no xylitol)

• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients until combined.

2. Roll into small bite-sized balls.

3. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

   
   

Tip: Keep them fresh in an airtight treat jar so your pup can enjoy them for days.

2. Pumpkin Crunch Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups whole wheat flour

• 1 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)

• 1 egg

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. Mix all ingredients into a dough.

3. Roll out and cut with a cookie cutter.

4. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until hard.

   
   

Tip: Use silicone baking mats for an easy, non-stick bake.

3. Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Blend bananas and yogurt until smooth.

2. Pour into silicone molds or ice cube trays.

3. Freeze for at least 3 hours before serving.

   
   

Tip: Great for hot days or after a long walk — serve on your licking mat for extra fun.

4. Sweet Potato Chews (Great for teeth & digestion)

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F).

2. Slice sweet potatoes into thin strips (about 0.5 cm thick).

3. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. Bake for 2–3 hours, flipping halfway, until chewy.

   
   

Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

5. Cheesy Biscuit Bones (High-value training treats)

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups whole wheat flour

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 egg

• ½ cup water

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. Mix all ingredients into a dough.

3. Roll out and cut into small bone shapes.

4. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.

   
   

Tip: Keep them in a treat pouch for training walks.

6. Apple & Carrot Pupcakes (Perfect for birthdays)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated carrots

• 1 cup grated apple (no seeds)

• 2 eggs

• 1½ cups whole wheat flour

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

3. Spoon into muffin tins lined with silicone cupcake liners.

4. Bake for 20–25 minutes.

5. Cool before serving.

   
   

Optional frosting: Mash banana with a little plain yogurt.