Homemade Dog Treats with Peanut Butter & Bacon
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Yield: Makes about 30 large dog treats
Looking for a fun way to spoil your pup? These Homemade Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats are soft-baked, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients you can trust. With pumpkin, peanut butter, and a bacon glaze, these treats are sure to have tails wagging.
Making dog treats at home lets you choose wholesome ingredients without fillers or additives, giving your dog a healthier snack option. Once baked, store them in a Mason jar with a flip lid for easy access during training or treat time.
This recipe was inspired by Pinch of Yum, known for simple and delicious homemade recipes.
Why Make Homemade Dog Treats?
Making treats for your dog is not only rewarding, it’s also healthier. Homemade treats allow you to:
✔ Control ingredient quality
✔ Avoid preservatives and fillers
✔ Customize flavors your dog loves
✔ Turn baking into a fun activity
Ingredients like peanut butter, pumpkin, and bacon make these treats both nutritious and irresistible.
Ingredients
-¾ cup peanut butter
-2 eggs
-¼ cup oil
-2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-2 tablespoons bacon grease, melted
-1 cup pumpkin
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, ½ cup peanut butter, eggs, and oil.
3. Add baking soda and whole wheat flour. Stir until a stiff dough forms.
4. Knead or mix lightly until the flour is fully incorporated.
5. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
6. Use a cookie cutter to cut dog bone shapes or make small circles like cookies.
7. Place treats on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Bacon Glaze
1. Whisk together the melted bacon grease and remaining ¼ cup peanut butter until smooth.
2. Drizzle the glaze over baked treats.
3. Allow the glaze to cool and harden before serving.
Tips for Perfect Dog Treats 🦴
✔ Use natural peanut butter without xylitol (which is toxic to dogs).
✔ Pumpkin adds moisture and fiber, helping create soft treats.
✔ For smaller dogs, cut the dough into smaller bite-size treats before baking.
✔ Let treats cool completely before serving to your dog.
Storage Tips
Store treats in an airtight container or Mason jar to keep them fresh.
A Mason jar with a Flip lid works great because you can easily shake a few treats into your hand during training or walks.
Treats typically stay fresh for:
-1 week at room temperature
-2 weeks in the refrigerator
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Helpful kitchen tools for making and storing homemade dog treats:
-Mason Jars
-Mixing Bowls
-Rolling Pins
A Flip lid Mason jar makes the perfect dog treat container for quick snack time.
Final Thoughts
These Homemade Peanut Butter and Bacon Dog Treats are an easy way to show your dog some extra love. With wholesome ingredients and a savory bacon glaze, they’re a snack your pup will get excited about every time.
Bake a batch, store them in a Mason jar, and enjoy the tail wags and happy moments that follow.
