17 Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Most dogs go nuts for peanut butter. If your pup is one of them, then making peanut butter dog treats is a dream come true for them.

All you need is natural peanut butter and a few pantry staples. Most recipes featured in our list have simple preparation methods, such as baking.

To make it interesting for your dog, we’ve included a variety of recipes. Some are crunchy bites, others are soft training treats, and everything in between.

You’ll also get some with seasonal variation ingredients such as pumpkin, apple, carrot, and much more!

Before we go any further, let’s just remind you to always use natural peanut butter without artificial sweeteners.

Xylitol is a widely used artificial sweetener in peanut butter. They are okay for humans but toxic for our dogs.

Here is our carefully selected list of 17 peanut butter dog treats that you can make for your furry friend today!

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17 Peanut Butter Dog Treats

1. Dog Treat Recipes using Peanut Butter

Ingredients

For the Dog Treats

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp honey

For the Frosting

• 2 Tbsp peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp honey
• ⅓ cup cornstarch (or potato starch/arrowroot)
• 3 – 4 Tbsp hot water

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so that you can remove the treats easily when done.
2. Whisk the flour and egg together in a large bowl. Add the peanut butter, water, and honey, stirring until a stiff dough begins to form.
3. The dough will be thick and sticky; use your hands or a paddle attachment on a stand mixer if necessary.
4. Generously flour a work surface and roll the dough to a ½ inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
5. Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake 18 – 20 minutes or until the edges have browned and the centers feel firm.
6. Cool the biscuits on a wire rack completely before frosting to help the frosting set.
7. Warm the peanut butter and honey in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
8. Whisk in the cornstarch, then slowly whisk in the hot water until a pipeable or spreadable frosting forms.
9. Transfer the shaped biscuits onto the lined baking sheet and bake for 18 – 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers feel firm.
10. Once baked, move the biscuits to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before applying any frosting, which helps it set properly.
11. For the frosting, microwave the peanut butter and honey together in short intervals, stirring each time until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
12. Combine this warm mixture with the cornstarch, then slowly whisk in the hot water until the frosting reaches a consistency you can pipe or spread.

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2. Simple Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat or white whole wheat flour
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps them bake evenly and release from the pan without sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, eggs, and peanut butter until you have a thick, crumbly dough. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it forms one large ball of dough.
3. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick, cut into shapes using a cookie cutter or knife, and place on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and firm to the touch. Allow the treats to cool completely before serving to your pup.

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3. Easy Dog Treat Recipes Peanut Butter

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots, scrubbed and cut into chunks
• 2 cups oats (old-fashioned, quick, or instant)
• ½ cup peanut butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep the treats from sticking while baking.
2. Put the carrot pieces into a medium pot, add water to cover the carrots by about an inch, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the carrots until they’re tender enough to easily poke through with a fork, usually about 5 – 10 minutes, then drain the carrots well.
4. Transfer the cooked carrots, oats, and peanut butter to a food processor and blend until the mixture is broken down into a soft, sticky dough.
5. Add more oats if the dough seems too wet, or a little more peanut butter or carrot if the mixture seems dry.
6. Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper to a thickness of ½ inch. Roll it out evenly in all directions.
7. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters or a knife, then reroll scraps to use up the dough.
8. Place the treats on your baking sheet and bake for 35 – 40 minutes, until the bottoms of the treats are lightly browned and feel dry when touched.
9. Cool the treats completely on a rack before serving to your dog. The treats will continue to firm up as they cool.

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4. Dog Biscuit Recipes Peanut Butter

Ingredients

For the Dog Treats

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ¾ cup water

For the Drizzle

• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 1 ½ Tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. This will ensure that the treats bake evenly and won’t stick.
2. Beat the peanut butter and eggs together in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth and well incorporated.
3. Slowly mix in the flour and water with a spoon, and knead the dough together until it forms a firm ball that can be worked with.
4. Flour a clean surface and roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into shapes using a cookie cutter.
5. Place treats about an inch apart on the prepared sheet and press small holes into each with a fork or skewer.
6. Bake for 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The time may vary depending on whether you use larger or smaller cutters.
7. Allow treats to cool before adding the drizzle. The topping adheres better and won’t melt.
8. Microwave peanut butter and coconut oil together for about 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and runny, and then drizzle or pour over the treats.
9. Lay the treats on wax paper and use a spoon, or a bag with a snipped corner, to drizzle on the peanut butter mixture.

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5. Easy Dog Treats with Peanut Butter

Ingredients

• ½ cup pure pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
• 3 Tbsp peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups oat flour or whole wheat flour

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F, and put silicone dog treat molds on a baking sheet to stabilize.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, peanut butter, and eggs until smooth and combined.
3. Add in flour, mixing until a very thick dough forms that holds together without falling apart.
4. Roll dough into small balls about 1″ wide, and gently press into molds so that the top is flat.
5. Bake filled molds for about 30 minutes, or until the treats are dry and firm to the touch.
6. Take them out of the oven and put the molds on a rack, allowing them to cool for 10–15 minutes before unmolding.
7. After they are removed, let them cool completely on the rack so that the treats will harden before feeding them to your dog.

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6. Dog Treats Homemade Banana Peanut Butter

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 large ripe banana, cut into chunks
• 2 Tbsp oat flour

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.
2. Place the rolled oats in a food processor and pulse 6 times to coarsely chop the oats.
3. Add the peanut butter, ground flaxseed, and banana to the oats and process, pulsing until everything sticks together in a uniform, thick, dough-like consistency.
4. Lightly dust your work surface with oat flour. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick and cut into shapes with a cutter.
5. Arrange the treats on the baking sheet and bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the edges have firmed up and dried. (They will harden more as they cool.)
6. Let cool in the pan for five minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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7. Peanut Butter and Oats Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 2 cups oats (old-fashioned)
• 2 medium ripe bananas
• ½ cup peanut butter

Instructions

1. Start by preheating your oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the treats from sticking to the baking sheet while cooking.
2. Place the oats in a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until they form a flour, about 10 seconds. Add the bananas and peanut butter and blend until a sticky dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, adding more ground oats or another dog-safe flour if the dough is too sticky to work with.
4. Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes until the bottoms are darkened and the treats appear dry and puffed, then allow to cool completely before serving.

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8. Homemade Dog Treats with Peanut Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• ¾ cup plain yogurt
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour, plus more if needed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the treats don’t stick and bake evenly.
2. Mix the peanut butter, yogurt, applesauce, and honey in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
3. Mix in the flour until a stiff dough forms, adding a little extra flour if the dough is too soft and sticky.
4. Lightly flour the working surface and roll the dough to about ¼ inch thick, and cut with a dog-bone cutter or a knife.
5. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the treats and bake another 15 minutes until firm.

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9. Peanut Butter Treats for Dogs DIY

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup canned pumpkin
• 2 Tbsp peanut butter
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp water, or more if needed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F as you line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the treats from sticking to the pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon. Make sure to mix well.
3. Move the dough onto a working surface and knead it with your clean hands. Continue kneading until you have a stiff dough ball.
4. Roll the dough to ½ inch thickness, then cut into small pieces or whatever shape you like, and put them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and firm. Allow to cool completely before feeding to your dog.

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10. DIY Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
• ¼ cup dog-friendly vegetable, chicken, or beef broth

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, which will help the treats bake evenly and prevent sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, peanut butter, and applesauce just until partially combined.
3. Then add the broth and continue mixing until the dough comes together in a thick, shaggy ball that you can press into a ball with your hands.
4. Transfer the dough to a surface dusted with a bit of flour and roll it out until it’s about ¼ inch thick. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for about 18 minutes or until the treats are a deep golden brown and feel dry to the touch. If you made larger or thicker treats, the baking time will be longer.

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11. Soft Dog Treats Homemade Peanut Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• ¾ cup skim milk
• 1 large egg (or ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce)
• 1 large carrot, shredded (about ⅔ cup)
• 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• ⅓ cup oats (rolled or quick oats)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners to make clean up easy and to ensure the treats bake evenly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, milk, egg, and shredded carrot and stir until the mixture is smooth and combined.
3. Mix in the flour and baking powder until a dough begins to form, and then knead in the oats by hand if the dough becomes too thick to stir.
4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the bottom of the treats is just starting to brown. Remove from the oven, flip each treat, and bake for an additional 10 minutes to dry out.
6. To make the treats extra crunchy, increase the bake time by another 5 minutes or so.
7. Remove the treats from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a rack before serving to your dog.

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12. Frozen Coconut Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Melt the coconut oil, peanut butter, and cinnamon together over a double boiler or in a microwave until completely smooth.
2. Drop a tablespoon of the melted mixture into silicone molds or ice cube trays. Repeat until all the mixture has been portioned.
3. Place the trays in the freezer until the treats are frozen solid, about 1 hour.
4. Remove the ice cubes from the trays and store them in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use them.

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13. 3 Ingredient Dog Treats Peanut Butter

Ingredients

• ¾ cup oat flour
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even baking and easy removal of the treats.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the oat flour, peanut butter, and egg and stir with a spoon or spatula until a soft, cohesive dough comes together.
3. Roll the dough into small balls with your hands and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each ball.
4. Use the tines of a fork to press down on each ball, making a crosshatch pattern on the top of the treats.
5. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the bottoms of the treats are lightly browned, and allow to cool completely before serving. The treats will remain soft and chewy, not crisp.

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14. Crunchy Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ⅛ – ¼ cup water
• 1 Tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper so the treats won’t burn or stick to the pan while baking.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, and honey (if using) until well combined.
3. Stir in the flour until the mixture is crumbly, then begin to knead the water into the dough a little bit at a time, using your hands.
4. Knead in a bit more water, if necessary, until the dough sticks together and you can roll it without it falling apart.
5. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness and use a cookie cutter to cut into shapes, or use a knife to cut the dough into squares.
6. Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, then flip the treats and bake for another 10 minutes, until firm.
7. Allow to cool completely before serving, and keep any leftovers in the refrigerator.

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15. Grain Free Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups coconut flour
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 cup pumpkin purée

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the treats don’t stick while they bake.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the coconut flour, peanut butter, eggs, coconut oil, and pumpkin purée until a thick dough forms.
3. Lightly dust a cutting board or surface with coconut flour. Roll out the dough to about ¼ – ½ inch thick.
4. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and then transfer to the baking sheet. Bake for 13 – 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the treats are set.
5. Allow the treats to cool on the baking sheet, then store them in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

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16. Vegan Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp peanut butter
• ⅓ cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 360°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so that the treats will bake evenly and won’t stick to the pan.
2. Mix the oat flour and cinnamon in a bowl, then stir in the peanut butter and water, kneading with your hands until the dough comes together in a mass.
3. If it seems too dry and crumbly, add a little more water, a teaspoon at a time. If it’s sticky, add a little more flour.
4. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, then cut out with a cookie cutter, or use a pizza wheel to cut into squares.
5. Place the treats on your prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 – 12 minutes, or until crisp and cooked through. Allow to cool completely before serving.

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17. Peanut Butter Dog Training Treats DIY

Ingredients

• 2 cups oat flour (or finely ground oats)
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup chicken or beef broth

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, which will help the treats bake evenly and not stick.
2. Stir together the oat flour, peanut butter, applesauce, and broth with a sturdy spoon or spatula until a stiff dough comes together.
3. Roll the dough out on a surface between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangular shape.
4. Cut the dough into one-inch squares with a pizza cutter or sharp knife. If any scraps remain, simply ball them up together and press them into more squares.
5. Place the pieces in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 14 – 16 minutes, until the edges are firm to the touch and have a slightly golden color.
6. Cool completely in the pan, then serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Conclusion

Peanut butter dog treats are easy to make. They are tasty, nutritious, and most importantly, our furry friends love them.

All recipes featured in our list use dog-friendly ingredients. If your pup is allergic to a specific ingredient, feel free to swap it with something safer.

You’ll want to make a small serving to see if your dog loves the treat before proceeding to make more.

Keep your dog’s treat consumption to about 10% of their daily caloric intake. We’d love to know your favorites. Make some and tell us in the comments how your dog liked them!

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