I got into making my own homemade dog treats because my girl, Remi, suffers from allergies. I believe her allergies are most likely environmental, so food may not affect her much at all. Still, my vet recommended keeping her diet simple and consistent to help manage flare-ups when they happen. That’s when I decided to start making dog treats at home. Not only does it give me full control over the ingredients, but my girls absolutely love them. Below are a few simple dog treat recipes that are easy to make and guaranteed to leave your dog wanting more.

Storage tip for the baked treats: if you do not completely dehydrate them, it is best to store in the fridge or freezer — they should be good for approximately 2-4 weeks. If you do not store them in the fridge/freezer, it is best to use them within 1 week before spoilage.

Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats (3 Ingredients)

These are soft, easy to make, and a huge hit in our house.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• ½ cup natural peanut butter (no xylitol!)
• 1 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mash the banana in a bowl.
3. Mix in peanut butter until smooth.
4. Add oat flour and stir until a dough forms.
5. Roll out and cut into shapes, or scoop small balls.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes.
7. Let cool completely before serving.

Pro Tip: cut up some blueberries and throw them in while mixing ingredients for some extra flavor and nutrients!

Pumpkin & Oat Dog Treats (Great for Digestion)

Pumpkin is excellent for digestive health and stool regulation.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pure pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 eggs
• 2½ cups rolled oats

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Blend oats into a coarse flour.
3. Mix all ingredients until combined.
4. Drop spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
6. Let cool completely.

Pro Tip: boil some carrots, grind them up and throw them in when mixing all ingredients to add some extra nutrients!

Sweet Potato Chews (Single Ingredient)

This one couldn’t be easier—and dogs love the chewiness.

Ingredients

• 1–2 sweet potatoes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
2. Wash and thinly slice sweet potatoes.
3. Place slices on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 2–3 hours, flipping halfway.
5. Let cool before serving.

Texture tip:

• Shorter bake = chewy
• Longer bake = crunchy

Frozen Yogurt & Blueberry Bites

Perfect for summer or dogs who love a cold treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

1. Mix yogurt and blueberries together.
2. Spoon into silicone molds or an ice cube tray.
3. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
4. Pop out and serve as a refreshing snack.

Why I love these: Great for lick mats, cooling down after walks, and gentle on sensitive tummies.