18 Homemade Dog Treats That Your Pup Needs to Try!

Every dog deserves the tastiest snacks imaginable, which is why many dog parents are turning to homemade dog treats. Store bought treats are often packed with unnecessary carbs and filler ingredients. Thus, making your own dog treats is the perfect way to guarantee that your dog’s snacks only include beneficial ingredients for your furry friend.

Here are 18 great recipes that you should try to make for your dog. Many of them are quick and simple, so even if you’re not a baker, you can still succeed.

#1 – Easy Homemade Dog Donuts

Donuts are a tasty treat for humans, but they’re not safe for dogs to eat. So, you can make dog-friendly donuts as a safe alternative for your pup. These treats use bacon bits and peanut butter to appeal to your canine’s taste buds.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup oats
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 eggs
• Green yogurt (for topping)
• Bacon bits (for topping)

Does this sound like the perfect dessert for your four-legged family member? For the full recipe, click here.

#2 – Homemade Dog Treats with Peanut Butter Bacon Glaze

Here’s another option with a tasty peanut butter and bacon flavoring for your dog. Except these ones are bone-shaped instead of in donut form. After all, bones are a classic for dog treats.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup oil (canola oil, coconut oil, etc.)
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons bacon grease (for glaze, can be supplemented with coconut oil)
• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter (for glaze)

Would your pup love some peanut butter bacon glaze on their dog cookies? Click here to see the full recipe.

#3 – Spinach, Carrot, and Zucchini Dog Treats

If you’d like to keep your dog’s diet a bit healthier, why not pack it with beneficial fruits and vegetables? This recipe uses spinach, carrots, pumpkin, and zucchini, which all have health benefits for dogs. Plus, it also includes other flavor-enhancing items like peanut butter.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 3 cups whole wheat flour (add more if needed)
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1 zucchini, shredded
• 1 cup baby spinach, chopped.

Ready to serve your dog healthier snacks? You can view the full recipe here.

#4 – Homemade Dog Treats with Only Five Ingredients

Not every dog parent is a talented baker, and that’s okay! This recipe only includes five ingredients to make the process quick and easy. Your dog won’t care how complex the recipe is anyway.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
• 1 cup milk (organic cow milk or unsweetened plain almond milk are recommended)
• 1 tablespoon molasses

Want to try this simpler recipe? Check out the full recipe with 5 ingredients here.

#5 – Chicken and Wild Rice Dog Biscuits

Chicken and wild rice soup is a delicacy for many humans, but now your dog can enjoy it with you, only in bone-shaped form. This recipe is another option that only uses six easy ingredients while still being unique.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 6-ounce grilled chicken breast, boiled or grilled
• 1/2 cup cooked wild rice
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg

Does chicken and wild rice appeal to your pooch? Click here to see the full recipe.

#6 – Breath Freshening Dog Treats 

Some dogs have smelly breath no matter how often you brush their teeth. While there are plenty of store-bought treats to combat this, homemade ones are often the most successful. So, these grain-free bones are both tasty and breath-freshening, but their ingredients are a little more obscure.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1/2 cup fresh mint
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon activated charcoal
• 1 tablespoon diatomaceous earth
• 2 tablespoons brewer’s yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon grass fed gelatin
• 3 tablespoons organic coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon ghee, melted
• 1/2 cup bone broth or filtered water
• 1 tablespoon liquid chlorophyll or freshly juiced wheat grass
• 4 cups garbanzo bean flour

Does your dog’s breath smell like they could use a mint? To see the full recipe, click here.

#7 – Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Dog Treats

These cute little paw prints only have three simple ingredients. However, you’ll need a silicone paw print tray to get the adorable shape. Although other shapes like bones or donuts will still work well, but they might not look as stylish.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup all-natural peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon unprocessed coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Are you looking for something quick and easy? You can find the full recipe here.

#8 – Heart-Shaped Cranberry Cookies

You love your dog, so why not show it in the treats you make for them? These adorable heart-shaped cookies are perfect for expressing your feelings for your dog while also giving them a tasty snack.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 3 to 4 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Does this sound like something your dog will adore? To check out the full recipe, click here.

#9 – Watermelon Pupsicles

A cold treat on a hot day is ideal for both humans and dogs. This quick, easy recipe only has two ingredients, making it great for dogs with lots of allergies. Your dog will thank you when you serve them these pupsicles after a day in the sun.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• A quarter of a watermelon (preferably seedless)
• One can of coconut milk

Does your pup love cooling off after fun in the sun? Click here to find out how to finalize these treats.

#10 – Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats

 

Pumpkin is a well-known ingredient for promoting healthy digestion in dogs. Plus, it’s tasty too! These adorable bone-shaped treats are both tasty for dogs and easy for humans to make.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 4 to 4 1/2 cups oatmeal (add more if needed)
• 1 medium apple
• 1 egg
• 1 cup canned pumpkin

Could your dog benefit from some pumpkin? Click here to view the full recipe.

#11 – Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes have increased in popularity for dogs due to their many health benefits. They’ve been known to promote healthy skin, coat, eyes, muscles, and nerves in canines. Plus, it’s not too difficult to turn them into tasty dog treats.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 sweet potato
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Additional spices, such as turmeric or cinnamon (optional)

Are sweet potatoes the ingredient your dog has been missing in their diet? You can see the full recipe by clicking here.

#12 – Ginger Apple Dog Treats

Here are some more bone-shaped dog treats with a unique flavor. Apple is one of the many fruits that are healthy for dogs, and dogs happen to love the flavor too. Luckily, these treats aren’t too difficult to make either.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 1/2 cup apple, diced
• 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Why not try these treats for your furry friend? You can view the full recipe here.

#13 – 3-Ingredient Vegan Dog Treats

These tasty vegan dog treats only have three simple ingredients. They use bananas and peanut butter to appeal to your dog’s tastebuds. Like many of the other options, these work best in a bone-shaped design.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup oat or rice flour
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/4 cup of smooth, unsweetened peanut butter

Are you looking for a vegan recipe for your dog. Click here to find the full recipe for these treats.

#14 – Diabetic Dog Treats

Finding treats for a diabetic dog can be tricky, especially with store-bought treats. So, here’s a recipe that will specifically cater to their needs. It uses three simple ingredients that are safe for your pup to ingest.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 pounds beef liver, cut into pieces

Do you have a diabetic pup at home? Click here to try out this recipe.

#15 – Best of Breed Dog Biscuits

While this recipe is a little more complex, it’s certainly dog-approved. Many dogs have fallen in love with these crunchy bone-shaped delicacies. Like many of the other options, it has a yummy peanut butter flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats, old-fashioned or quick-cooking
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup peanut butter, crunchy or smooth
• 1/2 cup cold water (add more as needed)

Does this recipe speak to your dog’s treat preferences? You can access the full instructions here.

#16 – Quick, Simple Homemade Dog Treats

If you have less than 20 minutes to spare, then these are the perfect treats for you. They use limited ingredients and don’t take much time to prepare. Plus, they have a savory peanut butter flavor that your dog is sure to love.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup organic peanut butter
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 cups whole wheat flour

Want to make treats that are quick and easy? Click here to check out the full recipe.

#17 – Banana-Almond Puppy Treats Recipe

These soft banana-flavored treats are perfect for puppies and small dogs because they’re soft and easy to chew. They taste like mini banana bread cookies, so you might even feel compelled to take a bite.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 organic pasture-raised egg
• 3/4 cup unsalted almond butter
• 1/3 cup of organic banana
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Are you looking for a softer treat for your small pup? You can see the full recipe by clicking here.

#18 – Salmon and Sweet Potato “Brownies”

Of course, dogs can’t have real brownies, but you can still make dog-friendly ones. They don’t use chocolate or any other toxic ingredients, but instead, they have a salmon and sweet potato flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 can of salmon
• 1 medium sweet potato, baked in the skin
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup coconut flour
• Coconut oil to grease the pan

Want some brownies to serve to your dog? Click here to see how to make these tasty treats.

Your dog deserves the best, so instead of buying some cheap store-bought dog treats, why not try homemade dog treats instead? They will give your pup extra flavor and love, and you’ll feel at ease knowing exactly what went into the treats. So, it’s a win-win for the both of you!