18 Simple Spring Dog Treats Recipes You Can Make Today

Spring is just around the corner, and your pup definitely loves it. There’s nothing better than seeing your dog basking in the sun, splashing through puddles, and rolling in fresh grass.

For this Spring, we have made this guide to show you how to make some tasty treats that your pup will love to celebrate the warmer weather.

Read on to discover our favorite 18 Spring dog treat recipes. The best part is, you can make all of these treats at home with basic kitchen tools and simple ingredients.

Once you start making these homemade goodies, it’s difficult to go back to store-bought dog treats.

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Since fresh fruits and vegetables are now in season, you can clean out that treat jar and prep some healthy snacks using your pup’s favorite seasonal produce.

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18 Spring Dog Treats Recipes

1. Homemade Easter Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 3 cups oat flour
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 – 3 eggs
• 1/3 to 1 cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup water
• 2 teaspoons honey
• Natural food coloring
• Pastry bags
• Bunny-shaped cookie cutter

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place oat flour, mashed banana, 1 egg, and approximately 1/3 cup peanut butter into a large mixing bowl.
3. Mix until combined. Continue adding 1 egg and 1/3 cup peanut butter, mixing well between each addition, until you have cookie dough that will hold its shape.
4. Roll out dough to approximately 2 cm thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut out as many bunnies as possible with your bunny cookie cutter.
5. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow biscuits to cool completely. Yes, you have to wait…
6. While biscuits are cooling, combine cornstarch, water, honey and several drops of food coloring of your choice in a small bowl.
7. The icing will appear runny while you are mixing it up, but it will thicken as it sits. Repeat for each color of icing you would like to make.
8. Spoon each color into separate piping bags. Snip tip of bag and drizzle over cooled biscuits.
9. Allow icing to harden before serving. You can keep biscuits stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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2. No-Bake Peanut Butter and Carrot Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• ½ cup finely grated carrots
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons water

Procedure:

1. Grate carrots so they are super fine and will mix evenly into the dough. Pulse oats in food processor if they are on the thicker side.
2. Mix peanut butter, grated carrots, honey, flaxseed, and coconut in a bowl.
3. Add oats slowly while mixing. Drizzle water in until the mixture becomes dough-like without being sticky.
4. Form tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll into egg shapes in your hands. If your hands are sticky while rolling, wet them slightly.
5. Transfer eggs to parchment lined tray and refrigerate for at least one hour. This is a great way to learn how to make homemade dog treats with carrots.
6. When hardened, serve to your pup! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.

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3. Easter Egg Shaped Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup natural peanut butter
• Natural food dye

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add 1 cup flour, eggs and peanut butter to a stand mixer or large bowl. Mix until combined to form a shaggy dough.
3. Add remaining ½ cup flour and mix until smooth dough that can easily be worked with.
4. Separate dough into three equal parts. Make a small well into the center of each ball and place a drop of a different food dye into each well.
5. Knead each portion until color is uniform. Roll each colored dough out onto a floured surface about 1/4-inch thick.
6. Cut out egg shapes using an oval or egg-shaped cookie cutter. Decorate each biscuit using a toothpick or small knife by carving lines, stripes and zig-zags on the biscuit to resemble a decorated Easter egg.
7. Place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Cool on rack for 20 minutes. These Easter egg shaped dog treats are great for adding to your dog’s Easter basket!

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4. Frozen Dog Treats with Yogurt

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup fresh strawberries
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• Bunny-shaped silicone molds

Procedure:

1. Place Greek yogurt and diced strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth and pink. This mixture will be used for the bunny’s body.
2. Divide half of the strawberry yogurt mixture evenly between the cavities of the bunny molds. Fill each mold halfway.
3. Freeze mold for 30 minutes.
4. Stir yogurt and turmeric together until the yogurt turns a nice, bright yellow color. Turmeric will give these yogurt treats a fun burst of spring color.
5. Spoon the yogurt mixture over the strawberry yogurt layer in the mold. Drop one small spoonful of peanut butter in each bunny cavity.
6. Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours. Remove from the mold and serve. Who knew Greek yogurt dog treats could be so fun?
7. Extras can be stored in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to three days. Allow to thaw slightly if frozen solid.

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5. Easter Egg Dog Treats Homemade

Ingredients:

• 2 cups wholemeal flour
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup water 
• Yoghurt drops 
• Natural food coloring 

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix flour, egg, olive oil, and water in a bowl until doughy and smooth. Add more water if necessary.
3. Roll the dough out on a floured surface until 1/4-inch thick.
4. Cut biscuits with an egg-shaped cookie cutter. If you don’t have one of these, you can use an oval cutter or even cut around the rim of a small glass.
5. To decorate simply and quickly, press a toothpick or knife against raw dough to create lines and patterns.
6. Place cookies in the freezer for 10 minutes so they will keep their shape, then place on a cookie sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes.
7. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. For full effect, melt some yoghurt drops in a bowl over simmering water. Add food coloring and pipe or dip cookies.
8. Allow these cute dog Easter treats to dry before serving.

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6. Bunny Face Easter Dog Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups whole meal flour (or almond/coconut flour)
• 1/3 cup carob powder
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 egg
• ½ cup water
• Yoghurt drops

Procedure:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix flour and carob powder in a large bowl. Note: Carob powder is what makes these treats look like chocolate. It’s completely safe for dogs and full of vitamins!
3. Stir in olive oil, egg, and water until you have a workable dough. Add water by the teaspoon if your dough is too crumbly. If it is too wet, add a touch more flour.
4. Roll outthe dough to about ¼ – inch thickness. Stamp out biscuits with a bunny cookie cutter.
5. Bake for 15 – 18 minutes until firm. Cool completely. To decorate, melt the yoghurt drops over low heat. Use the melted yoghurt to pipe on bunny faces, the little eyes, a nose, and whiskers.
6. Let set, and store in an airtight container for up to three weeks. You can also freeze for up to three months.

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7. Peanut Butter Easter Egg Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• Egg-shaped silicone molds

Procedure:

1. Combine peanut butter and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave about 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until melted and smooth.
2. Spoon or pour the mixture into egg-shaped silicone molds, filling each mold.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm. Remove from molds and give one to your dog.
4. Store in the refrigerator because they melt quickly at room temperature. Use sparingly- once or twice a week should be sufficient.

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8. Easter Dog Treats Homemade

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free), divided
• 1 ripe banana (optional)
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Procedure:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg, applesauce, and half of the peanut butter in a bowl using a hand mixer until well combined. Add in the banana now if using, tossing to coat.
3. In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well combined into a firm dough. If the dough is too warm/sticky, place it in the fridge for 30 minutes to cool and firm up.
5. Roll dough onto a floured surface to about ¼ – inch thickness. Stamp out fun shapes with cookie cutters! Think eggs, bunnies, carrots, and flowers!
6. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes until solid to the touch and slightly golden around the edges.
7. Allow the Easter dog treats recipe to cool on a wire rack, then spread the remaining peanut butter onto each cooled biscuit.

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9. Spring Flowers and Berries Frozen Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain kefir
• 4 fresh strawberries
• 4 fresh raspberries
• 2 – 3 edible flower petals (rose, African violet, or marigold)

Procedure:

1. Prepare berries by washing and chopping them into small pieces. If using edible flowers, rinse petals and tear them into smaller pieces.
2. Put a few pieces of berries and petals into each well of the silicone dog treat mold. Top with kefir, filling molds all the way to the top.
3. Tap the mold gently on the counter to release air bubbles and distribute kefir.
4. Squeeze the mold into the freezer and freeze for at least 3 – 4 hours, or overnight.
5. Pop out of the mold by flexing the silicone or running the bottom of the mold under warm water for a second.
6. These gorgeous Spring dog treats will wow your friends. Your pup gets to enjoy a little taste of Spring with every bite.
7. Store frozen in an airtight container for up to 90 days.

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10. Oat Carrot Cake Easter Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats (divided, 1 cup ground, 1 cup whole)
• 1/3 cup shredded carrot
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 – 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (optional)

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Place 1 cup oats in a food processor and pulse until the oats resemble flour.
3. Add the flour oats, remaining oats, carrot, egg, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, ginger and flax seeds to a large mixing bowl.
4. Stir in yogurt one tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together. It should be firm but not sticky.
5. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface until it’s about ¼ – inch thick. Cut into treats using a small cookie cutter (bone shapes, eggs, or anything else spring-themed will work).
6. Place treats on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. If you like extra-crunchy treats, turn off the oven and leave the treats inside to dry out for two more hours.
7. Allow treats to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to two months.

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11.  Easter Carrot Cake Pupcakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup shredded carrots (hand-grated for best moisture)
• ¼ cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup water
• 1 egg
• For frosting: 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt + 1 tablespoon peanut butter

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix pumpkin puree, applesauce, coconut oil, water and egg in a mixing bowl. No need to whip with an electric mixer, just stir everything until mixed.
3. Add flour and baking powder. Stir until just combined then fold in shredded carrots.
4. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling them each about 2/3 of the way full.
5. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes or until tops are set and toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center of pupcakes.
6. Mix yogurt and peanut butter together to make a simple frosting. Frost or pipe a small amount onto each pupcakes once cool.
7. Store frosted pupcakes in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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12. Easter Carrot Cake for Dogs

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour
• ½ cup freshly shredded carrots
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon honey
• For frosting: plain Greek yogurt

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a small round cake pan or line a muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the applesauce, yogurt, egg, melted coconut oil, and honey. Stir in the oat flour until combined. Fold in shredded carrots.
3. Transfer the batter to your prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
4. Cool completely before frosting with a thin layer of plain Greek yogurt. Refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze unfrosted layers for up to 3 months.

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13. Easter Carrot Cake Dog Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup finely shredded carrots
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• For frosting: whipped cream cheese

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil.
2. Whisk in egg and vanilla extract. Fold in carrots that have been finely shredded. Stir in flour until a thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
3. Pour batter into a greased small cake pan or mini loaf pan. You could even use muffin cups.
4. Bake for around 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before giving to your pup. 

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14. Easter Carrot Cake Muffins for Dogs

Ingredients:

• 3 medium carrots, grated
• 1 small apple, grated
• 200g spelt flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• For dog topping: a spoonful of cream cheese and carrot shavings

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Shred the carrots and apple on a box grater. The apple will help keep these moist and give just the right amount of sweetness without using sugar.
3. In a large bowl whisk together eggs and melted coconut oil, then stir in carrots and apple.
4. Add flour and stir until batter is smooth and thick. Fill muffin cups evenly with batter, about halfway full.
5. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and bounce back lightly when touched.

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15. Blueberry Dog Treats Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F, then add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a near-flour consistency.
2. Add the all-purpose flour and ground flaxseed to the food processor. Run it for 15 to 30 seconds to combine.
3. Pour the melted coconut oil and water over the flour mixture. Pulse 10 to 15 times until it starts to come together.
4. Add the blueberries and pulse until they’re mixed in and the dough holds together.
5. Lightly flour your countertop and turn the dough out onto it. Flour a rolling pin and gently roll the dough to about ⅛ inch thick.
6. Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut again until you’ve used all the dough.
7. Place the cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden.
8. Let the treats cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

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16. Blueberry Carrot Dog Treats Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup cooked carrots
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• A splash of water as needed

Instructions

1. Cook your carrots until soft and mash them smooth, then puree your blueberries separately.
2. Make two doughs by mixing ½ cup oat flour, half the beaten egg, and carrot puree in one bowl, then do the same in another bowl using blueberry puree instead.
3. Roll small pieces of each dough into 6-inch strips, then gently twist one orange strip with one purple strip and press the ends to hold.
4. Preheat your oven to 350°F, place the twists on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until firm and slightly golden.
5. Let them cool completely before serving.

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17. Watermelon Blueberry Yogurt Dog Treats Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh watermelon
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

1. Blend the watermelon until completely smooth.
2. Spoon a small amount of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each cavity of a silicone dog treat mold, then drop in a blueberry or two.
3. Pour the blended watermelon over the top and give the tray a gentle tap on the counter to settle everything.
4. Set the tray on a baking sheet and freeze for two to three hours, or until solid all the way through.
5. Pop the bites out and transfer them to an airtight container in the freezer.

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18. Homemade Strawberry Yogurt Treats Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 fresh strawberries
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut them in half.
2. Add the strawberries, yogurt, and honey to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. Place silicone molds on a cutting board or small baking sheet, then pour the mixture into each cavity right to the top.
4. Carefully transfer to the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours, or until completely solid.
5. Pop the treats out and serve frozen, and store any extras in a freezer-safe container or resealable bag.

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Ensuring Complete Nutrition

Before you start making your spring dog treat recipes, we recommend consulting a vet before introducing homemade treats as a large part of your dog’s diet.

The issue with homemade treats is that while they’re nice for controlling what your dog eats, they aren’t balanced to provide complete nutrition. And that’s okay.

However, if you’re feeding a lot of homemade foods, your vet or a veterinary nutritionist can help you identify any deficits and advise you on supplementation.

There are a few supplements that come to mind when considering complete nutrition in dogs. Fish oil, for example, helps support heart, brain, and coat health for your dog.

Calcium is great to supplement with if you don’t feed your dog raw meaty bones to ensure they’re getting enough to support healthy bones and teeth.

Some vitamin and mineral powders for dogs can help fill in the gaps by boosting their immune system and digestion.

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Conclusion

That’s your 18 spring dog treat recipes guaranteed to make your furry family member happy, healthy, and very spoiled this season.

As you already know, there’s nothing more satisfying than making your own dog treats.

Not only will you know every ingredient that goes into them, but your pup will also show you how much they appreciate your effort.

We hope you have chosen a few recipes you love. Now it’s time to get creative with them and, most importantly, have fun fluffing up some new flavors your dog will go nuts for.