6 Homemade Dog Treats your Dog Will Love

When buying a dog treat in the store, there are often times so many ingredients on the label it’s hard to know what you’re actually feeding your dog. A fun alternative to store-bought dog treats is making some yourself! We found 6 different dog treat recipes that you can make in your own home. The peace of mind that comes with knowing what you’re feeding your dog is well worth the extra effort.

6. Double Banana Dog Treats

Here’s another use for those overripe bananas besides banana bread. The dried banana decoration on top is just adorable! With only 3 ingredients, it’s a super simple recipe for your banana loving dog.

You can try your hand at cooking this tasty treat by following the recipe   here .

5. Frozen Strawberry Banana Smoothie Treats

This is the perfect treat for those hot summer days where your pup needs to cool off. If you substitute any fruits in this recipe, remember that not all fruits are safe for dogs to consume. You can check a list of fruits and vegetables that are safe or harmful to dogs  here .

Create your own frozen treats using the recipe   here .

4. Homemade Dog Chews

If you’re looking for simple, then look no further. This recipe has only one ingredient! Sweet potatoes are extremely beneficial to your dog, as well as delicious! They’ll have fun chewing on these, and you can rest easy knowing that there’s no harmful preservatives in them.

3. Peanut Butter + Coconut Oil Dog Treats

Coconut oil is a super yummy treat for dogs that also has many health benefits. On top of that, this recipe also uses a   vitamin supplement powder   which adds many more benefits.

2. Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats

A yummy fall-themed treat, this recipe has pumpkin, an apple, oats, and an egg. How simple is that? Make sure that any time you are feeding your dog apples that the core and seeds are removed.

Do it yourself using the recipe here.

1. Peanut Butter Dog Treats with Blueberries

Blueberries are wonderful snacks for dogs that are high in antioxidants,  fiber, and vitamin C. These treats can be made in any size or shape you’d like! Parsley is listed as an optional ingredient, which would add some fresh breath power!

Bake up your own blueberry dog treats using the recipe here.

Make sure to always thoroughly research anything you want to feed to your dog. Not all dogs are capable of eating the same things and allergies should always be taken into consideration. If you are unsure about feeding your dog something new, you can always ask your vet!