Are you tired of store-bought dog treats packed with mysterious ingredients? Imagine creating delicious, wholesome biscuits that will make your four-legged friend's tail wag with pure joy! These Homemade Peanut Butter Oat Dog Biscuits are not just a treat, they're a love letter to your canine companion - crafted with simple, nutritious ingredients that you can actually pronounce. Get ready to become the ultimate pet parent and baker extraordinaire!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Dog Treats
Serves: 20-25 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, grind the rolled oats in a food processor or blender until they become a fine flour-like consistency. This helps create a smoother texture for the dog biscuits.
- Add the creamy peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the ground oats. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or electric mixer until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive dough.
- If the dough seems too sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to make it easier to handle. Alternatively, lightly dust your work surface with additional ground oats.
- Roll out the dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness on a clean, lightly floured surface using a rolling pin.
- Use cookie cutters in fun shapes like bones, hearts, or circles to cut out the dog biscuits. Place the cut-out shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each biscuit.
- Gather any remaining dough scraps, re-roll, and continue cutting out additional biscuits until all dough is used.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the biscuits are firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool completely on a wire rack. This helps them become crisp and prevents them from being too soft.
- Once cooled, store the dog biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Tips
- Use smooth, natural peanut butter without xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- Grind oats thoroughly to ensure a smooth, easy-to-eat texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - just combine until it holds together.
- For uniform baking, try to cut biscuits in similar sizes.
- Let biscuits cool completely to achieve the perfect crunch.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- If your dog has specific dietary needs, consult your veterinarian before introducing new treats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: mg
