Easy homemade dog treat recipes

Making your own dog treats at home is easy, quick, and fairly cheap. You’ll know what ingredients you’re feeding your four-legged friend, as well as adjust portions sizes accordingly. In this gallery, you’ll find a list of delicious treats for your dog, both baked and frozen, all of which are really easy to make, even if you’re not experienced in the kitchen!

Click through and start feeding your pooch healthy, homemade treats today.



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Peanut butter treats

You’ll need 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 2 eggs, and water. Mix all the ingredients into a dough, adding water as needed. Roll it and then cut it into shapes. Preheat your oven to 175°C (around 350°F) and bake the treats for about 15-20 minutes.



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Chicken treats

Mix 1/2 cup of cooked rice, 3 tbsp of rice flour, 1 tbsp of parsley, and 1 egg. Place the mix in a silicon tray and pop it in a preheated oven at 175°C (around 350°F) for 20-30 minutes.



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Little bones

You’ll need 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 tbsp of baking powder, 1 cup of unsalted natural peanut butter, and 1 cup of skim milk. Pop it in the oven preheated at 190°C (around 375°F) for 20 minutes and you’ll have these delicious bones ready for your pooch.



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Peanut butter holiday treats with a spin

While they’re great during the festive season, your dog will surely love them any time of year. Mix 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and 1/2 cup of peanut butter. Bake at 175°C (around 350°F) until golden.



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Pumpkin-blueberry-bacon ice pops

Blend canned pumpkin with 1 strip of bacon and some water. Place 3-4 blueberries at the bottom of each popsicle mold and use rawhide sticks as handles. 



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Heart-shaped cranberry cookies

Show your pooch some love with these treats. You’ll need 2 eggs, 1.5 cups of almond flour, 1 tbsp of coconut oil, 3-4 tbsp of coconut flour, and 1/2 cup of dried cranberries. Bake until crisp at 175°C (around 350°F).



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Icing dog treats

For the dough, mix 1/2 cup of cornmeal, 6 tbsp of oil, 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 2/3 cup of water or broth (e.g. beef).  Preheat your oven to 175°C (around 350°F) and bake the treats for about 35-40 minutes.



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Icing dog treats

For the icing, you’ll need 113 g (4 oz) of plain yogurt, and 2 tbsp of your pet’s favorite flavor (just make sure it doesn’t have any alcohol).



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Salmon and sweet potato treats

Mix the coconut flour and salmon and let it rest for 10 minutes. Mash the sweet potato and mix everything. Bake for 60-70 minutes at 175°C (around 350°F).



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Simple pumpkin cookies

1 egg, 2/3 cup of canned pumpkin, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, and 1 1/2 cups of flour is all you need for these simple, yet delicious, dog treats. Bake them until golden.



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Quick dog treats

Mix 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of skim milk, 1 tbsp of baking powder, and 2 cups of whole wheat flour in a bowl. 15-20 minutes in an oven preheated at 190°C (around 375°F) should suffice.



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Classic oat treats

All you need for this recipe is 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of oats, 1 tbsp of dried parsley or 2 tbsp of fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of nonfat dry milk, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Preheat the oven to 150°C (around 300°F) and bake the cookies for 40-60 minutes.



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Cheesy bone treats

You’ll need 4 cups of flour, 2 cups of shredded cheese, 2 tbsp of oil, and water as needed. Bake these delicious treats at 175°C (around 350°F) until golden.



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Salmon and sweet potato treats

You’ll need 1 can of salmon, 1 baked sweet potato, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup of coconut flour, and coconut oil to grease the pan.



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Banana-almond puppy treats

For this recipe, you’ll need 1 egg, 3/4 cup of unsalted almond butter, 1/3 of a banana, and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon. Bake the treats at 175°C (around 350°F) for 15-20 minutes.



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Tasty five-ingredients treats

You’ll need 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of oats, 1/2 cup of flaxseed, 1/2 to 1 cup of beef broth, and 1/4 cup of peanut butter. Preheat your oven to 175°C (around 350°F) and bake these for about 20 minutes.



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Fall pumpkin treats

You just need three ingredients to make these treats: 1 can of pumpkin puree, 1 cup of plain yogurt, and 1/2 cup of peanut butter. Mix the ingredients and pour into ice cube trays. Freeze them for about 12 hours.



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Apple carrots treats

Mix 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of carrots (grated), 1 egg, and 1/2 cup of unsweetened apple sauce. Roll the dough into small balls and pop them in the oven at 175°C (around 350°F) until golden.



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Fruity frosty treats

All you need for this simple recipe is watermelon, raspberries, and natural yogurt. Be creative and use other fruits (beware of fruits that are not good for dogs, such as grapes). Pour the mix into an ice tray and freeze it.



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Frozen apple treats

Mix 2 apples, 1 cup of Greek nonfat plain yogurt, and water in a blender until liquid. Place the mix in an ice tray and you’ve got nice frozen treats for your dog!



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Ginger apple treats

You’ll need 1 cup of brown rice flour, 1/2 cup of diced apple, 2/3 cup of Greek yogurt (plain), 1/2 tsp of fresh ginger or 1 tsp of ground ginger, and 1 tbsp of coconut oil. These are ready to eat in 25 minutes in a preheated oven at 175°C (around 350°F).



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Pumpkin carrot bites

The ingredients are: 3/4 cup of canned pumpkin, 1 egg (beaten), 1/4 cup of shredded carrots, and 1 cup of whole wheat flour. Bake the treats at 175°C (around 350°F) for 30-35 minutes.



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Apple cinnamon treats

Just mix 1 cup of quick oatmeal, 1/2 cup of apple sauce with a dash of cinnamon, and 1 large egg. Preheat the oven at 175°C (around 350°F) and bake the treats for around 20 minutes.



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Sweet potato fries treats

These make great treats, though the dog version is slightly different. You’ll need 1 sweet potato, 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted), and you can add turmeric or cinnamon. Mix everything in a bowl or zipper bag and pop it in the oven.



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Two-ingredient dog treats

All you need is 2 cups of whole wheat flour and 2 jars of pureed baby food of your choice. Bake these for 20-25 minutes and voila!



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Vegan and gluten-free treats

The ingredients are: 1 cup of oat or rice flour, 2 bananas (ripe and mashed), and 1/4 cup of unsweetened peanut butter. Preheat your oven to 160°C (around 325°F) and bake these for about 30-35 minutes.



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