Peanut butter is a dog’s chocolate. Homemade peanut butter dog treats are not only delicious, but they’re also a fun way to show your furry friend some extra love. Below you’ll find some tasty recipes you can make to make your pup extra happy.

WARNING: Make sure you get xylitol-free peanut butter; this ingredient is highly poisonous to canines and is found in some peanut butters!

Classic Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

These chewy peanut butter biscuits are ideal for training, spoiling, or celebrating your pup on any day of the year. Easy to make and customizable, they’ll quickly become a favorite!

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 cup peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Stir together flour, egg, peanut butter, water, and honey until you have a stiff, sticky dough.
3. Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough about ½″ thick. Use fun cookie cutters (bones, paws, hearts!) to shape.
4. Place shapes on the baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
5. Let treats cool completely, then optionally pipe dog-safe peanut butter icing on top for extra yumminess.

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Holiday Treats

Want a seasonal twist? These adorable peanut butter pumpkin cookies are vet-approved and perfect for holidays, special occasions, or just because your dog deserves festive treats.

Ingredients:

• About 1½ cups of flour
• ½ cup peanut butter

• 1 cup plain canned pumpkin puree

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F
2. Combine peanut butter and pumpkin in a bowl. Add flour until a dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to make fun shapes.
4. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined sheet and bake for about 5–10 minutes until firm. Let cool completely before serving.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Bites

If you don’t feel like turning on the oven, these soft, no-bake peanut butter banana bites are quick, simple, and perfect for warm days!

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• ½ cup of peanut butter
• 1 cup rolled oats

Instructions:

1. Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
2. Stir in peanut butter until fully combined.
3. Add oats and mix until a thick dough forms.
4. Roll into small balls (about 1 inch wide).
5. Chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes until firm.

Whether you stick with a classic chewy biscuit or go all out with festive pumpkin shapes, homemade peanut butter dog treats are a delightful way to bond with your pup, and they’ll probably give you extra love after the treats are out of the oven!