10 Easter Dog Treat Recipes You Can Make Today

Chocolate bunnies and colorful candies might be our favorite snacks for Easter, but not for our furry friends, who also deserve the joy of indulgence during the holiday season.  

Here are 10 easy-to-make Easter dog treat recipes that are safe, delicious, nutritious, and guaranteed to make your dog’s tail wag with a smile.

So, gather your ingredients, don that chef’s hat, slip on your apron, and let’s whip up some yummy springtime treats for our canine best friends.

10 Easter Dog Treat Recipes

1. Peanut Butter Easter Egg Treats for Dogs

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy xylitol-free peanut butter
• 1 cup organic virgin coconut oil
• Your favorite egg-shaped silicone mold

Instructions:

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
2. Carefully pour the melted mixture into your egg-shaped silicone molds, filling them almost to the top.
3. Place the filled molds in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours, or until the treats are completely solid.
4. Once frozen, pop the peanut butter Easter eggs out of the molds and serve to your happy pup.

2. DIY Irresistible Easter Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup xylitol-free peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups coconut flour
• 3/4 cup water
• Unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, eggs, and water. If you’re adding applesauce or pumpkin puree for extra moisture, include it at this step.
3. Gradually add the coconut flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add a little more water, a tablespoon at a time.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use an Easter-themed cookie cutter to cut out fun shapes.
5. Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
6. Let the treats cool completely on the baking sheet before serving them to your lovely doggo.

3. Homemade Easter Dog Treat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups multi-purpose flour
• ¼ cup natural sweetener (honey or agave nectar)
• ¼ cup baking fat alternative (shortening or mashed banana)
• 1 large egg (or substitute like applesauce or egg whites)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Natural or vegan-friendly food coloring

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the honey (or agave), vegetable shortening (or mashed banana), egg (or applesauce or egg whites), and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
4. If you’d like to add some fun Easter colors, divide the dough into portions and knead in a few drops of vegan or natural food coloring to each portion.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough (each color separately if you’ve colored it) to about ¼ inch thickness. Use Easter-themed cookie cutters to create festive shapes.
6. Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 – 12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
7. Let the treats cool completely on a wire rack before giving them to your furry friend.

4. Peanut Butter Pumpkin Easter Dog Treats

Ingredients for Dog Biscuits:

• 3 cups whole-wheat flour
• ¾ cup ground oats
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup unsweetened peanut butter
• 2 large eggs

Ingredients for Icing:

• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 3 teaspoons chicken broth, or water
• Natural & dog-safe food coloring

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ground oats, flaxseed, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ – inch thickness. Cut out shapes using your Easter-themed cookie cutters.
6. Bake the treats for 40 – 60 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
7. Let the treats cool completely on wire racks.

Icing:

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the cornstarch, honey, and chicken broth (or water) until the mixture thickens slightly.
2. Divide the icing into several portions and add a few drops of food coloring to each. Drizzle or pipe the icing onto the cooled dog biscuits.
3. Let the icing set before serving your pup their delicious Easter treats.

5. Easter Egg Dog Lick Mat Idea

Ingredients:

• Pure canned pumpkin
• ½ grated carrot
• Plain Greek yogurt
• A handful of blueberries

Equipment:

• A textured lick mat
• Piping bag (or a reusable alternative)
• Blender

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the pumpkin, carrot, and a dollop of Greek yogurt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Transfer the blended mixture to a piping bag (or reusable alternative, like a squeeze bottle).
3. Turn your textured lick mat sideways to make decorating easier.
4. Pipe an outline of an Easter egg onto the mat using the pumpkin mixture.
5. Fill in the entire egg shape with the blended mixture.
6. Decorate the ‘egg’ by placing blueberries throughout the design.
7. Place the lick mat in the freezer for a few hours, until the mixture is completely frozen.
8. Offer the frozen Easter egg lick mat to your pup for a refreshing, enriching treat!

6. Easy Easter Dog Treats Recipe for Fido’s Basket

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unbleached flour
• ½ cup cornmeal
• 1/3 cup oil (vegetable, olive, or coconut)
• 2/3 cup low-sodium beef broth

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, oil, and beef broth. Mix until a dough forms.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using your Easter-themed cookie cutters.
4. Bake the treats for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm.
5. Let the treats cool completely before adding them to the dog’s Easter basket.

7. Healthy Easter Peeps for Dogs

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
• ¼ cup plain unsweetened yogurt
• 2/3 cup water
• Blackberry jam (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the frozen berries, nut butter, yogurt, and water. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
2. Pour the blended mixture into your small Easter egg molds or ice cube trays.
3. Freeze for at least 3-4 hours, or until the Peeps are completely solid.
4. If desired, add tiny dots of dark berry jam as eyes for the Peeps.
5. Pop the frozen Peeps out of the molds and offer them to your pup for a refreshing and healthy Easter delicacy.

8. Homemade Carob Easter Dog Treats

Ingredients for simple carob treat:

• Unsweetened carob chips
• Coconut oil

Instructions:

1. In a double boiler over simmering water or microwave using short bursts, melt the carob chips and coconut oil together. Aim for a smooth, pourable consistency that’s not too thin.
2. Carefully pour the melted mixture into your favorite Easter-themed silicone molds.
3. Place the molds in the refrigerator until the treats are completely solid.
4. Pop the carob treats out of the molds and offer them to your excited pup!

Ingredients for carob-peanut butter treats:

• Unsweetened carob chips
• Natural creamy peanut butter

Instructions:

1. Melt the carob chips and peanut butter together in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Stir until combined.
2. Pour the mixture into Easter-themed molds and place them in the refrigerator to set.
3. Once hardened, pop the treats out and let your dog indulge in the carob and peanut butter goodness.

9. Easter Carrot Cake Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• ½ cup softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and molasses. Then, beat the eggs one at a time.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the water, and mix until a dough forms. Finally, stir in the grated carrots.
5. If desired, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ – inch thickness. Cut out shapes using Easter-themed cookie cutters.
6. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cookies are browned.
7. Let the treats cool completely on wire racks before serving. These treats can be refrigerated for 3 days.

10. Classic Easter Bunny Treats for Dogs

Ingredients for Yellow Bunny Treats:

• 1 ½ teaspoons of turmeric
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 ½ tablespoons of natural creamy peanut butter

Ingredients for Pink Bunny Treats:

• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ½ cup frozen strawberries

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the turmeric with a half cup of chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 3 – 5 minutes, and allow the mixture to cool completely.
2. While the turmeric mixture cools, blend the strawberries, 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, and the remaining chicken broth until smooth and evenly colored. Set this mixture aside.
3. Clean your blender, then add the peanut butter, the rest of the Greek yogurt, and the cooled turmeric mixture. Blend until you have a smooth, creamy consistency.
4. Using spoons, carefully put both the yellow and pink mixtures into your bunny molds. You can also combine the two mixtures in one mold to create a fun, striped effect.
5. Place the filled molds in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours, or until the treats are completely solid.
6. Gently pop the frozen bunny treats out of the molds and share some with your lovely pup.

Conclusion

These 10 ‘furbulous’ Easter dog treat recipes offer a lovely variety of shapes, colors, and wholesome ingredients to spoil your pup this holiday season.

Remember to always choose dog-safe ingredients when going the homemade route. Always introduce new foods slowly as you observe your dog’s reaction.

For tailored advice, especially if your dog has pre-existing health conditions, we strongly recommend you consult a veterinarian. Happy Easter!

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Written By

Laura Nassoura

Laura is the founder of Furs'n'Paws. She is a also a pet writer and expert with more than 20 years of experience of working with dogs and cats. She developed a very strong love for animals at a young age. Her passion led her to establish a thriving pet sitting and dog walking business in Dubai. As an expert in pet training, behavior, and nutrition, Laura is committed to helping pet owners and pet lovers by offering high-quality information on a wide range of topics.