For dog owners, it is normal to buy store bought treats since they are always advertised as being healthy and packed with vitamins and nutrients. What most people are not aware of is the fact that these dog foods contain a lot of preservatives, chemicals, and fat. However, this does not necessarily make them bad for your dog. So, if you do not want to expose your dog to treats that may have harmful effects on them, transitioning to homemade treats for dogs may be your best bet. 

4 easy homemade dog treats 

1. Peanut butter and bacon dog treats 

As seen on television and basically anywhere online, peanut butter is a staple ingredient for homemade dog treats. Dogs love to devour these, so it is only right to include them in whipping up some delicious treats for your pooch. 

The peanut butter and bacon dog treats only take 10 minutes of preparation and 32 minutes of cooking. The yield would be 15 pieces of 4-inch treats. 

The ingredients you will need for this dog treat can mostly be found at your nearest grocery store, so there is a small chance that you will have a hard time looking for them. 

Here is the recipe. 

2. Frozen pumpkin yogurt dog treats 

For those of you who may not know, pumpkin is a popular ingredient in homemade dog treats. Plus, it is great to include these since they have essential fibers and micronutrients that your dog needs to be healthy. 

One way to spice things up with a pumpkin-infused dog treat is by adding yogurt. This provides your dog with a different flavor aside from just pumpkin, and on the plus side, yogurt will be beneficial for your furry companion since it will provide them with calcium!

The prep time will be 5 minutes, and the total time will be 4 hours and 5 minutes (with 4 hours of cooking time). 

So if you want to give this a go, you can access the recipe here. 

3. Pumpkin, peanut butter, and coconut oil dog treats 

To really amp things up and provide your dog with nothing but nutritious goodness in a bone-shaped dog treat, you can whip up a pumpkin, peanut butter, and coconut oil treat in one. 

Coconut oil is known to help overweight dogs shed the extra weight and aid sedentary dogs by providing them with more energy. Also, it has benefits for a dog’s skin by improving the condition of its coat, reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions, and improving their overall digestion. 

The total prep time for this treat is 10 minutes, and the total time is 4 hours and 10 minutes (4 hours of freezing time). Overall, you will end up with 28 treats. 

If you would like to try and make this frozen dog treat, here is the recipe. 

4. Apple, carrot, and peanut butter dog treats 

This treat contains apples and carrots, which both give your dog a wide range of vitamins. Apples are enriched with vitamin A, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. 

Apples are also known to maintain the cleanliness and freshness of your pooch’s teeth. Take note that when you are prepping apples for your homemade dog treats, you must remove the core and the seeds. 

Meanwhile, carrots also contain vitamin A, which keeps your dog’s eyes healthy, supports the immune system, and helps keep their coat healthy. 

The prep time for this treat would be 10 minutes, and the total time would be 30 minutes (cook time is 15 minutes). You will produce 20 dog treats using the recipe that is provided below. 

You can access the recipe here. 

Let’s face it — we love it when our dogs do a silly dance, begging for a treat! By making your own homemade treats for dogs, you can ensure that only fresh, healthy ingredients are part of the fun.