And now one for the pooches, Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats. For some reason, it still feels like I just got my dog Chickpea, but I realize now, that I wrote the post introducing her almost 4 months ago! My how time flies when you have an adorable little pooch in your life.
She pretty much instantly became the cutest and bestest little dog ever! I know, I know, you may be thinking that your pooch is the cutest and bestest ever, but that's why dog caregivers are awesome, we all love our dogs the most, no questions asked.
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My dogs LOVE LOVE LOVE these, along with every dog that I have given them to! I have passed your recipe on so many times. It's a dog treat revolution 🙂 - Dona
I'm thrilled to update you, that Chickpea is thriving on her vegan diet. Her fur has grown in thick, soft, and shiny (she had some bald spots when I first got her, and those have grown in too). Her coat has even gotten brighter and whiter (I'm not making this stuff up!)
She is bouncing around with energy and is the fastest and most playful dog in the park (for reals). Her eyes which had big tear stains when I first got her have cleared right up. She is so super smart and basically seems to understand what I'm saying at all times. I couldn't be happier! I don't think she could be either, as she is always smiling and wagging her tail at me.
Focus... focus...don't blink or it may disappear....
Chickpea has really been living it up these last four months. She learned how to play with toys (she was scared of the ones that squeaked at first). She has even learned how to play fetch! So sad that she clearly had no one to play with for her first mystery year of life. She follows me everywhere I go, and eagerly watches me while I cook, waiting for food scraps to drop to the floor. Aside from playing with other dogs, squirrel chasing is her favourite outdoor hobby, she even tries to climb the trees! She's a monkey dog, I'm telling you. (Luckily she never catches the squirrels).
She also learned to bark. Yep, for the first 2 months she didn't make a peep, but now proudly has one bark and a short growl at the mailman... before she runs and hides upstairs. Guard dog skills, amIright?
There are some vegan dog treats for purchase in the pet stores, but these Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats are so easy to make and so much cheaper. On top of that, Chickpea goes crazy for the homemade treats. Isn't homemade food always better?
She was seriously losing her mind when I had these on the floor setting up a photoshoot. I'm really not sure how she knew they were for her, but she kept peeking around my light reflectors like this, so very tempted to be a bad dog. Too cute.
To make Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats:
So let's get to making some dog treats for our furry friends!
Begin by adding the oats to a food processor.
Grind them until you reach a fine powder.
Now add the pumpkin and peanut butter.
And blend to combine until you make a sticky dough.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. I used brown rice flour as Chickpea is sensitive to wheat, but if your dog isn't you can use wheat flour. You could alternatively set aside some of the ground oats to use for this as well.
Use a small cookie cutter, (I used a small bone cookie cutter), but any shape will do, or just use a knife to cut small squares.
Lay them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake until dry and firm.
Once cool, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They would make a great gift for any of your furry friends! They should keep at least a week at room temperature, two weeks in the fridge, or you can freeze them.
Bon puppategan!
Sam.
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Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Dog Treats (just 3 ingredients!)
Servings: small treats
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Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (old fashioned, 1-minute oats, or instant), , plus more if needed- see instructions
- â…“ cup pure pumpkin, (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300F (150C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a fine powder.
- Add in the pumpkin and peanut butter and blend until a sticky dough is formed.
- Remove from the processor and roll out on a lightly floured surface. (Use whole wheat flour, more ground oats, or another flour that you have on hand). Cut out cookies using a small cookie cutter of any shape, or alternatively just cut into squares with a knife.
- Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the treats are dry and hard. Let cool before giving to your pup and then store in an airtight container. They should keep at least a week at room temperature, two weeks in the fridge, or you can freeze them.
Ane says
The oats are a life saver in my house. We needed treats ... STAT! We're training a new puppy and he didn't like the other treats we bought. I had all these ingredients in my pantry and appreciate the oats because I don't buy whole wheat flour ever. So, it was great to be able to use what I have vs buying simply to make.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy your pup loves them 🙂
Monica Sullivan says
I have an extremly picky toy schnauzer. He loves them more than anything i have bought. I videoed him spinning and dancing for a second one.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay! I love that 🙂
Debra says
I make these on a very regular basis for my friend's two chocolate labradors - Georgie and Murphy Brown . They absolutely love them. I cook up a big batch of pumpkin and keep it frozen in 1/3 cup portions so I always have the ingredients on hand. I make them in the cute dog bone shapes, and despite this my friend's husband and mother have been known to accidentally sample my "cookies" and found them tasty - ha! If I turn up without Aunty Debra's treats, I am in big trouble with the girls. Wonderful, healthy recipe, and super easy to make. I'm sure they have a good shelf life, but they never last that long in my experience.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Haha! I'm so happy you enjoy them!
Dianne says
Do these have to be baked? I have an older dog with no front teeth. Was wondering if she could eat the mixture as is since it would be soft?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Dianne, no these do not have to be baked. The recipe will make a soft dough, so if your dog enjoys that, great! I would roll into small balls, and store in the fridge for up to 6 days. Enjoy!
Linda says
Thanks for this very easy recipe, I have made it twice and my dogs love it. I had a whole pumpkin to use up, so apart from soup I roasted the rest in coconut oil and added turmeric to add to the goodness. I froze the leftover mashed pumpkin in muffin trays of the correct amount for a batch, so we're sorted for the next few batches. I also freeze the raw dough as I only need one tray at a time, I seem to get at least 2 trays out of a batch. Works fantastic.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you love it!
Diane says
These treats are great. My dog loves them, but why do they need to be refrigerated or frozen after a week? I have bought treats made locally with the exact same ingredients, no preservatives or anything else and they are dated on the package to last six months without refrigeration.
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
For utmost food safety, we provide directions to refrigerate or freeze. 🙂
Jeffrey Price says
What about dehydration? Bake, cool and then into the dehydrator. Shouldn’t that make them stable?
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Jeffrey, yes if they are properly dehydrated they should be shelf stable. Enjoy!
Jamie says
I used pumpkin and sweet potato in my batch...
JAMIE says
Tried this recipe. Gunner likes them.
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
We're happy to hear that Gunner likes them! 🙂
Christa Leyendecker says
I would think twice before I gave these to my dogs. Pumpkin is great for dogs, but pumpkin pie filling is a different thing.
"Pumpkin pie filling often includes ingredients like sugar, spices (such as cinnamon and nutmeg), and other additives. While plain pumpkin can be beneficial for dogs in moderation, added sugars and spices might not be well-tolerated and can potentially cause gastrointestinal upset."Majid (PetPulse.xyz)
Donna Grady says
It clearly says pure pumpkin NOT pie filling?
Christa Leyendecker says
You are so right. I don’t know what I was looking at. Clearly something confused me. I must’ve been worried about a different recipe. Thanks for catching me on this. Regular pumpkin is perfect for dogs.
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Christa, yes, pumpkin pie filling is not good for dogs, that is why the recipe specifically says to use pure pumpkin, and NOT pumpkin pie filling 😉
Christa Leyendecker says
See above
Shari says
Sam,
Just to make you aware, when I googled recipes for dog treats with pumpkin and peanut butter, your recipe popped up. Before I clicked the link for the recipe, Pumpkin Pie Filling was listed as an ingredient! That is why I clicked the link, because I was surprised that a recipe with Pumpkin Pie Filling would be a 5 star recipe. After clicking the link to take me to your recipe, it no longer says filling, but as you state Pure Pumpkin. Just thought you should know. Thanks for the recipe!
Shari says
Im not sure why my comment was deleted? I was just letting you know that there was a mistake made, so it could be fixed. Christa was not wrong when she said she saw Pumpkin Pie filling as an ingredient. I wish I could post pictures, as I have taken a screen shot with Pumpkin Pie Filling listed as an ingredient.
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Hi Shari - Your previous comment is still there and hasn't been deleted. We're sorry to hear there was any kind of confusion. You can always reach out via e-mail with any photos: https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/contact-me/
R Daigle says
Doesn’t say to use pumpkin pie filling.
Specifically it states pumpkin purée
Elle says
It LITERALLY said NOT pumpkin pie filling, LOL.
Lilly says
Could there be made with sweet potatoes purée instead of pumpkin?
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Lilly! Yes absolutely, that would work very well. Enjoy!
elysia says
I love this recipe, 1 cup oats is only about 90 grams, not 250!
Alicia says
how thick should I roll the dough?
Marylou says
These are so easy to make and every dog that's eaten them LOVES them. I've been making them for several years now for our own dog, Attie. My granddaughter and I make them and put them in holiday bags and deliver them to the neighbors dogs.
Our youngest just got married and they have four dogs between the two of them. I made these cookies and ordered personalized doggie wedding bags with a picture of their dogs on it. I used dog bone cookie cutters, bow ties, high heel shoes, etc. and was able to imprint little messages on the cookies. They were a huge hit!!!!!
I just made a triple batch but I'm going to try to freeze the dough and see what happens. I've only baked them as soon as I mixed it so I'm going to experiment and see if I can actually freeze dough and then use it later. I'll keep you posted.
Seasons01 says
Did it freeze well??
Billee says
My husband and I just got two puppies. I was a breeder a very long time ago but made treats for my babies back then. I love baking and seen a couple of your treat recipes and I am going to give them a go and see how they do with our fur babies Peaches and Spike. What I do like about these just looking at the how to make them part is that I don't have to worry should my granddaughter who is 4 or the neighborhood little ones who know I keep cookies year round get hold of and eat one as they are all natural and is all foods that can be consumed by humans. I will have to return here and let you know how successful they are with my fur babies.
Susan says
I have made these at least twice before today. Have a batch in the oven right now. My dog loves them and now my boyfriend's dog loves them as well. They are very discriminating but do not turn up their noses at these at all. Usually they go for jerky style treats but they love these at least just as much. Thanks! : )
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
That's great news!
Megan says
I just made a batch of these for our 6-year old rescue pup. They were a huge hit!! I will definitely be making these again!
Thank you!!
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Hooray!
Katie Valdetero says
Super easy to make! I made four batches. I have three dogs, and one batch wasn’t enough! But so much fun to make I’ll never buy treats again! Great recipe!
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Fantastic! Lucky dogs you have!
Tina says
well maybe I won't try this recipe. thanks for the information!
Gwen says
Great recipe! Super easy to make, rolling out was easy and clean, and instead of cookie cutters, I took a pizza cutter and quickly cut out squares in the raw dough! My dogs love it and clean up is a breeze. For those that had stickier dough, I stirred up my natural PB A LOT so that there wasn't the separation of oil and the dough was not at all sticky. Thanks!
Tina says
going to try making these treats for my dog to save money buying them I'll let you know how they turn out
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
That's a great tip! Pizza roller sounds extra easy!
Jade says
It wasn't the worst dog treat recipe I've used, but I wouldn't recommend it and won't use it again. It was somehow sticky and dry at the same time. It stuck to the rolling pin terribly and cracked apart while being rolled out. It took way more time and effort than the normal recipes I use, but in the end it at least came out ok.
Melissa says
jade, I roll out the dough between 2 sheets of wax paper.
also you can add more oats if needed.
I also.add about 2 Tbs honey.
My dogs love these. Including my mixed cardigan corgie. She is PICKY!