Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Biscuits
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Walk into any kitchen with peanut butter open and a banana on the counter, and you’ll see tails start to wag. Dogs can’t resist the rich, nutty smell of peanut butter or the sweet scent of banana. These flavors aren’t just favorites – they’re gentle on most pups’ tummies.
Baking your own dog biscuits gives you peace of mind by skipping mystery additives and keeping the ingredients simple. When you make treats at home, you know exactly what’s going into every bite. With peanut butter and banana dog biscuits, you offer your best friend a reward that’s both wholesome and full of flavors they love.
Ingredients
- Banana: Peels away the need for extra sugar. Bananas are a gentler fruit, high in potassium and vitamin B6, giving natural sweetness and fiber that most dogs can handle with ease.
- All-Natural Peanut Butter: Thick, creamy flavor that dogs adore. Pure peanut butter delivers healthy fats and protein without added salt, sugar, or oils. Always check the label: it must be xylitol-free. Xylitol is toxic to dogs, even in tiny amounts.
- Honey: A touch of sweetness and a swirl of wellness. Raw or local honey can have trace nutrients and helps the biscuits stick together, without causing wild blood sugar swings.
- Rice Flour: A gentle alternative to wheat. It is easy on most stomachs, reduces allergy risk, and bakes up with a satisfying crunch.
- Oat Bran and Rolled Oats: Oats soothe the gut and offer slow-release energy. Oat bran is high in fiber, which keeps your dog’s digestive system moving.
Check out the printable recipe card below for the complete recipe and detailed instructions.
They LOVE these treats!!! They make up excuses to go outside, just so they can get another one. Arlo will run to the door and insist on going outside. He will then walk in a circle on the patio, and come back to the door. When I let him in, he will look at me, look at the treat box, look at me again, fidgeting back and forth until he gets another treat. Yeah, I’m a sucker. I fall for his cute little face every time. Oreo will just wait patiently for him to do all of the work, knowing that she will get one too!
In honor of National Love your Pet Day and the upcoming Dog Biscuit Day, I have included a recipe for a healthy treat for your beloved canines. They actually don’t taste that bad. Yes, I tried one. They taste like an unsweetened cookie that has been overcooked. But they are for our furry friends, not for us!
How to Make Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Biscuits
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the egg, peanut butter, banana, and honey. Stir in the flour, oat bran, and oats.
Roll out dough on a “rice” floured surface, to 1/4″ thickness.
Use a cookie cutter to cut into desired shapes. (I have this Dog Bone Cutter set)
Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with egg white.
Bake until golden brown and dry, 30 – 40 minutes depending on size of biscuit. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Arlo and Oreo waited very patiently for me to finish making their Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Biscuits.
Arlo just turned 3 in January, and Oreo will be 13 in July. I did not know until after we got Arlo, that dogs have allergies just like humans do. Oreo has been on thyroid medicine for years, and has really dry, flaky skin. The vet suggested changing her diet by eliminating wheat, dairy, soy, and corn. Her coat is doing much better, so I will continue down this same path with all future dogs – just in case.
How about a cool treat for your little buddy? Check out these dog approved Smoothie Pupsicles.
How to Store
For everyday freshness, place the cooled treats in an airtight container, like a glass jar with a sturdy seal or a BPA-free plastic tub. This helps keep the biscuits crisp and tasty at room temperature for up to two weeks. Store the container in a cool, dark spot to protect against light and heat that can shorten shelf life.
Want to bake a large batch? No problem. You can freeze extra biscuits in airtight freezer bags or containers for several months. Thaw a few at a time as needed—freezing keeps the texture and flavor locked in so treats taste as good as the day you baked them.
Keep these quick storage guidelines in mind:
- Cool completely: Warm treats create unwanted moisture.
- Use airtight containers: Essential for crispness and flavor.
- Avoid bright light or humid spots: Store in a cupboard or pantry.
- Freeze for longer storage: Perfect for big batches or gifts.
The dog food manufacturers are starting to make “all-natural foods”, but many of them still contain wheat. Finding dog treats is still a little harder. Sometimes I find it easier just to bake my own treats. Besides, we humans like variety, so why wouldn’t they?
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Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Biscuits Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 0.33 cup all-natural peanut butter
- 0.5 cup banana mashed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup brown rice flour
- 0.25 cup oat bran
- 0.25 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 large egg white beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the egg, peanut butter, banana, and honey. Stir in the flour, oat bran, and oats.
- Roll out dough on a "rice" floured surface, to quarter-inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut into desired shapes.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with egg white.
- Bake until golden brown and dry, 30 – 40 minutes depending on size of biscuit. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- My dog bone cutter is 1 1/2″ x 1″ at the widest end of the bone.
- Be careful when cleaning the cutters, they tend to break at the welds if you push too hard!
- Always check the label: it must be xylitol-free. Xylitol is toxic to dogs, even in tiny amounts.
- Place the cooled treats in an airtight container, like a glass jar with a sturdy seal or a BPA-free plastic tub. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks in a cool, dark spot to protect against light and heat.
- You can freeze extra biscuits in airtight freezer bags or containers for several months. Thaw a few at a time as needed – freezing keeps the texture and flavor locked in.