Wheat-free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats will make your pet smile. Dogs love them and I feel good about making them healthy treats!
Your pets deserve their own homemade recipes too, plus these are SO easy!
Most that know me, know I love to make homemade dog food for my dogs.
I don’t always do it, but on occasion homemade dog food is the only way to go.
One of the reasons I like doing it, is because I know exactly what is going in the food.
Second, I can get rid of leftover this and that and completely make it my own.
Before you ever attempt to make homemade dog food, do some research on what your dog cannot have.
Since I don’t always make homemade dog food, I do try to make my dogs homemade dog treats.
These pumpkin peanut butter dog treats are a twist on a muffin recipe for my human family, made for my doggie family.
I had to eliminate the flour first and I wanted to avoid wheat since one of my dogs has a common sensitivity to it.
So I switched to Rye flour because it was easy to find and the dogs like it.
You can also use other flours – just check this list.
You also need a cute doggy silicone treat pan. These are the ones I use: Silicone Dog Treat Molds
And once you make these Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats you will have a happy doggie!
Bennie and Lulu were both quite content with these dog treats.
The pan I use makes 3″ dog treats so I usually break them in half and they share one.
To store these, you need to keep them in the freezer.
Before you ask if you really need to do this, YES. Because you are making them homemade they have no preservatives in them.
They will go bad in just a day or so if you don’t do this. Freeze them.
Remove from freezer at least 10 minutes before wanting to give one to your pup.
What I do, is remove 2 in the morning and place them in a bag in the refrigerator to thaw there.
By the time I want to use them, they are ready. The dogs actually really like them cold, so there is no worry there.
Otherwise, just take one and allow it to thaw on the counter.
Bennie is sitting pretty waiting for his Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treat.
Btw, he can smell them a mile away and comes running. He really loves them!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is this safe for dogs to eat?
Yes. As with all dog treats, only in moderation. It shouldn’t be a substitute for their regular food, but as a treat – perfect. Also if you make them very small – they are fantastic for training.
How many dog treats does this recipe make?
If you were making these cookies for a human, you’d wind up with between 18-24 fairly medium to large sized cookies.
Since most people choose to use these Silicone Dog Treat Molds to make them, you will wind up with a lot more.
I have two sets of those, so two dog paws and two dog bones.
I filled both of the dog bones up, and then had a little dough left over which I then made one last batch with only about 4-5 left. (didn’t want to waste).
So depending on the size and shape of your mold, you will get different amounts.
Looking for more fantastic treats for your pets?
Try these dog treats with only two ingredients!
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling!
- 1 Tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cup water can use milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cups Rye flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except flour.
- Add flour and mix until well blended.
- Pour batter into lightly greased dog treat pan.
- Bake 45 minutes.
What a cute idea and healthy for your puppy
Who can say NO to peanut butter treats? I sure can’t and I’m sure my doggy won’t either :p Thanks for sharing!
These look great! I’m sure dogs would love these.
Bennie is too cute. My dog would love these peanut butter dog treats.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. We love making treats for our pets so much better for them!
I am going to make these for my two pups! They will be very happy about that.
I don’t have a dog, but these dog treats look yum. Sharing the post with friends who have pets.
I have family members that make all of their dog’s food and treats. I’ve wondered how common that is.
This is great and I bet dogs would enjoy this treat
This is a super cute way to include your pet in the holiday dessert festivities.
Dogs would love these. Good for a puppy Christmas present.
I am going to try and make these, are they soft or crunchy?
Hi Melissa, my dogs love them. They are semi-soft at first, but I leave mine out over night OR you can bake them about 5 minutes longer or so. Just watch so they don’t burn. Mine like them both ways, so it’s up to you how you do it.
Interesting post! I didn’t know that dogs can eat peanut butter but these looks like something dogs would love as a treat.
I think it is good to come up with homemade foods for your pets to make sure you are giving them something healthy and the ones your dogs will love. These pumpkin peanut butter dog treats sounds like a wonderful recipe to try out and could be handy for dog owners!
Omg how cute are these dog treats?’ I really should make a batch!
That looks so good! I think it’s awesome to make homemade treats for our pets, it’s going to make them feel loved and at the same time we’re serving them healthier treats!
There’s no denying how crazy pups are for peanut butter! To be able to make treats that are homemade would be so amazing!
What if I don’t have Rye Flour
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
Stefanie,
It’s all fixed now. Sorry. I switched recipe plugins to make everything better and a few didn’t transfer over properly. I’m glad you said something! 🙂 Enjoy!
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
I don’t see why you couldn’t try. I’ve never done it, but do let me know how it works out for you.
I used coconut flour instead of rye flour. However, if anyone tries this just know coconut flour is very absorbent and you only need 1/4 of the flour this recipe calls for. I made the mistake and had to quadruple the wet ingredients and now have 150 dog bones. Good thing I have friends with pups!
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
maybe im doing something wrong here, but i cant seem to see the recipe on this page anymore.
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
Question: Could I use oats (maybe blended in my Ninja) in place of the rye flour?
I’ve made these and used oats instead of flour, they came out a bit harder than I’d hoped but the dogs loved them =)
Are these ok for dogs with early kidney disease?
To be honest, I am not sure about that, I don’t have any experience with kidney disease in dogs. I would recommend that you check with your veterinarian before making anything for your best friend, to make sure it’s safe. Best wishes.
How many cookies does this make?
In the FAQ above the recipe there is this information. It’s hard to give an exact amount because it depends on the mold used.
How long do they last before the go bad after they’ve been baked?
I usually make up a huge batch and freeze them. Taking out only what I need for about 5 days. So I can’t really say past that but I would imagine that’s pretty close to the limit since they aren’t loaded with preservatives like traditional dog treats. Keep them sealed in an airtight container or bag and not in direct heat or sunlight and you should get about 4-5 days before you need to thaw more or toss out what you have out. I hope that helps!
Can you eliminate the honey without it affecting the results?
I believe you totally could. I haven’t made it that way, so I’m not sure, but the honey isn’t part of why it all holds together so it shouldn’t be an issue. Let me know how it works out and I hope your baby loves them as much as ours do!