Make your own homemade pumpkin peanut butter dog treats with this one-bowl 4-ingredient recipe! Create cute-shaped biscuits with silicone molds or cookie cutters. These gluten-free DIY dog treats make a welcome gift for your dog-loving friends. Download the free printable gift tags!
Maggie, my Havanese, is obsessed with these dog cookies! She is a "velcro" dog and is rarely more than ten feet away from me. One day, shortly after I made these pumpkin dog treats, I suddenly realized she wasn't anywhere to be seen.
After searching everywhere, I found her at the other end of the house, sitting and focusing intently up at the table where I had left them earlier.
Apparently, her loving devotion had shifted from me to those treats. . .
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe for homemade pumpkin dog treats
- Dogs love them! If you celebrate your dog's birthday, here's a healthy snack.
- They're made with simple, healthy ingredients. Only four ingredients!
- They're gluten-free for your pup who may have a gluten sensitivity.
- They're quick and easy to make.
- They smell good, unlike some of the commercial meat or salmon treats.
- These make a cute gift for your dog-loving friends when packed in a jar with a ribbon and a tag. Download the gift tag below!
- The recipe calls for pumpkin purée, so it's a good one to use when you have a little leftover pumpkin. After making Pumpkin Spice Bread, Warm Cranberry Apple Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal, Pumpkin Cheesecake or Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake you often have ½ a cup or more pumpkin left in a can. Perfect for your pup!
🛒 Ingredients for peanut butter pumpkin dog treats
- pumpkin purée: not pumpkin pie filling.
- peanut butter: natural, no sugar added. Read the label carefully and check that it does not contain xylitol--an artificial sweetener that is highly toxic to dogs.
- eggs: you'll need two large eggs.
- oat flour: you can substitute whole wheat flour. Certified gluten-free oat flour is a good choice if your dog has a gluten sensitivity.
🥄 How to make dog treats for silicone molds
While you certainly don't have to have silicone molds, they do make cute dog biscuits! The ones I use have paw prints and dog bone shapes.
- Combine pumpkin purée, peanut butter and eggs, then stir in the oat flour. The dough will be quite stiff.
- Roll the dough into small balls, less than 1-inch in diameter, then gently press them into the molds. Don't overfill them. The dough will puff up a little while it's baking.
- Place the filled molds on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F. or until they have hardened.
- Remove from the oven and place the molds on a cooling rack for 10 - 15 minutes, then invert them. Let the treats cool completely. They will harden a little more while they cool.
How to make dog treats without a mold
While these silicone molds are very easy to use and clean, they're not essential. You can either pat or roll out the dough to ⅓ to ½ inch thickness, then use a cookie cutter to cut shapes.
Since this recipe fills about three and a half of these molds, I have simply patted out the dough and cut small ½ inch cubes with the remainder. If they're ½ inch thick, they will take 30- 35 minutes to bake.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! If you have concerns about feeding your dog peanut butter or certain grains like wheat, it's always a good idea to consult your veterinarian first.
To make gluten-free dog biscuits, be sure to use certified gluten-free oat flour. Oats are naturally gluten-free but are sometimes processed in a facility that also processes wheat. If your dog has a serious gluten sensitivity, you may want to use oats that are certified gluten-free.
Oat flour is very easy to make at home. Simply grind rolled oats or quick oats in a high-speed blender until they have the consistency of flour.
🐾 How to store dog treats
These gluten-free pumpkin peanut butter dog treats will last for a week or two at room temperature in a sealed container. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them in a freezer-safe bag or container with all the air removed.
Note: These are dog treats, not a replacement for your dog's regular kibble.
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📖 Recipe
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup pure pumpkin purée, not pie filling
- 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter, with no added sugar or xylitol
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups oat flour, or whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the pumpkin purée, peanut butter and eggs in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the flour until well combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls less than 1-inch in diameter. Press them into the molds just until they're level. Don't overfill as the treats will puff up a little as they bake.
- Place the molds on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F. or until the dog treats are dry and hard.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the molds to a cooling rack for 10 - 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, invert onto the rack and let the treats cool completely before feeding to your dog.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for a week or more. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze.
Judy
Our dog, Molly, loves when it's baking day. She loves these treats. They include two of her favorite foods, pumpkin and peanut butter. Thank you for posting this recipe.!
Esther
Made these at home with my husband for our 10pound yorkie mix and he LOVED them! I baked it a little longer; 35-40 minutes because the first batch came out a little soft in the middle.
Lori
They are pupper approved!!! They are so easy to make and my dogs love them. I was just surprised that they taste more like the oat flour (oatmeal) than peanut butter. They sure smell like peanut butter though. It takes work to put in the molds but it’s worth it for my babies to have healthier treats! 🐶❤️🐾
Dog Paw
My dog loves these! I have made them in the silicone molds, and they come out great. Nice and crunchy. I've only used all purpose flour, as I haven't been able to find Oat flour yet, and found the batter to be quite sticky when pushing into the molds. I may have to make my own oat flour to try next.
Lori
Don’t use regular flour… It is not good for our fur babies!! Yes, use a food processor to make your own oat flour. I don’t even know if they sell oat flour but I sure didn’t find it either. I just purchased organic old fashioned rolled oats and ground it myself. My dogs love these treats and it makes you feel good to give them this healthy alternative that you made yourself with a lot of love. ❤️
Heather
I used wheat flour but next time will ground the oats . They are baking now 💕🐶
Teresa Long
Made these earlier this week for my girl Ivy and her besties for Thanksgiving. Of course she's been snacking making sure they were good enough for her friends 🤣 she loves these so much! And we used our cute molds to make them!
Maxine
Very easy to make, and both Poutine and Rundle love them. I wish I had found this for my little Havanese, Gandalf before he passed away, because he would have love them too.
russell sumner
Baking some now, my Hazel & Willow yellow labs are anxiously waiting for them to get done.😃
PRISCILLA BURRAGE
I made these using silicone molds. I love the bone and paw shapes and it avoids rolling out the dough. Our 4 month old lab pup went nuts. He LOVES them ! They froze well also. I will be making another batch this weekend !
Demi
Has anyone tried these in the air fryer? Wondering what temp and time works best. Excited to try since I make all his food from scratch so this is the next piece!
Lisa
Pretzel loves them. Sits staring at the table waiting for the next one. I did however substitute the peanut butter with carrot in one batch and sweet potatoe in the other. I noticed they aren't fully hard 😔 All the same she loves them and can't wait to get her next year!
Jenny Hobbs
My oven has broken. Can I cook them in an air fryer? If so, what temperature and for how long?
Laurie
I just made these doggy treats!! OMG! My pup, Creed loves them. I am making another batch right now and plan on giving some to my friends fur babies. The recipe couldn't be more easy. Love how quickly the dough came together. I used the same molds you have. So cute! Thanks so much for the recipe.
Elaine
Thanks so much for your great review, Laurie! Much appreciated. Happy to hear Creed loves them as much as Maggie does!
Cindy
Can regular all purpose flour be used?
Elaine
Yes, you can. It won't have as many nutrients, but it will still work. Thanks for your question! Hope your pup loves them!
Nina
Can I add yogurt to these? Will they still turn out well?
CC
Super easy recipe. My dog loves them and so too her buddy. I like the fact that they don’t turn so hard so as to be inedible.
Missy
So excited to try these! Would you go against adding blueberries to them? Trying to get my pups to eat more blueberries! Thanks!!!
Elaine
Hi Missy, I'd be concerned that the blueberries might add moisture to the biscuits and allow mold to grow. Maggie loves frozen blueberries, especially when I skid them across the floor for her to chase!
Katherine
My dogs love these - surprise surprise! - but I had to break up for my 12 week old lab as he couldn’t break it down with his puppy teeth and I was worried he could choke. (Just a head’s up not a criticism!)
I used these same molds and the paw print didn’t stand out. Did I not press them in hard enough? Or is a batter consistency thing? Will try again as I think they’d make great gifts for my dog friends.
Elaine
Hi Katherine, It's disappointing when recipes don't turn out exactly as planned! I'm sorry this happened. I think you may have diagnosed the problem, though. I press the batter into the molds firmly. Hope your next batch turns out as in the photo and you can use the gift tags to make some for your furry friends. Thanks for commenting!
Kasey L White
Can you use sourdough starter in this, in replace of something or an addition? How would you incorporate it?
Patti
Would almond flour work?
Elaine
Hi Patti, I'm not sure if almond flour would be sturdy enough for these dog treats. Almond flour can carry more moisture that oat flour or whole wheat flour. Hope that helps!
Christina Burns
Can I use coconut flour? I know it has the consistency of meal. I use it for my dogs pill pockets. I can only use 2/3 a cup instead of a cup...
Elaine
Coconut flour is super absorbent so you might want to use even less. I'd whisk together the eggs, peanut butter and pumpkin, then start adding the coconut flour just a little at a time until the batter comes together firmly. I haven't tried this, so I can't guarantee the results, but I'd love to hear how they turn out. Please let me know!
Bobbie Cooper
I made these using whole wheat flour. My 4 rescues loved them but they are super sticky...lol...I will be making these again.
Heidi
This recipe worked amazing in my silicone molds. What is even better my dog absolutely loved them and he is very picky. Thanks for sharing this.
Christine
I just made these dog treats. I followed the recipe to a T and I did not overfill the molds but the treats are hollow after baking. Any idea why?
Elaine
Hi Christine, This happened to one batch I made once, too! I've made these many times and they always turn out beautifully, except for that one time. I'm not sure why--I'm guessing I left them in the oven a little too long. I know that the temperature of my oven is correct as I recently checked it with a thermometer. I wish I could give you a definitive answer! Maggie still loved them, however. PS: Another time I made a batch, got distracted and forgot to add the eggs. They turned out much harder in texture, but she still happily gobbled them up.
Katie
First time making dog treats and it was so fun and easy ! Thank you for recipe ! I will be adding a peanut butter drizzle also
Elaine
Hi Katie, Happy to hear you had fun making these for your pooch! I made a batch yesterday for Maggie. The peanut butter drizzle is a fun idea! Thanks so much for the 5 stars.
Donna
What is a good natural peanut butter ?
Elaine
Hi Donna, I'm glad you asked! It will depend on what's available where you live. I look for a brand that has no additives, just 100% peanuts. Some brands add sugar or a sugar-substitute called xylitol which can be poisonous to dogs. There are lots of "natural" additive-free peanut butters available. Hope this helps and that your pup likes these treats!
Autuhm
Could you use chia seeds instead of eggs if a dog has a chicken allergy?
Celeste penwell
I made this recipe but,after 3 days it got really moldy and I had them in the refrigerator is there any other suggestions on how to keep these from molding.
Elaine
Hi Celeste, Thanks for your question. Moisture grows mold, so I'd suggest either baking them a little longer, making them a little thinner, and making sure they're completely dry and hardened before refrigerating them. Once they're dry, I store Maggie's in an airtight container. I hope this helps!
Sam
These freeze really well! Frozen treats take longer to eat 😉
Elaine
Oh, that's such a good idea! Thanks for sharing.
Karla
Bailey loves these treats, too. I have the exact same molds and they work well. Super easy to make!
Lindsey
I have these molds. How do you make them the two different layers of color?
Elaine
Hi Lindsey, They're all one color. I think it's the lighting that makes them look like they have two colors. Hope your pup likes these. Maggie loves them!
Robin Girven
The raised part of the mold is slightly darker after baking. I use this exact mold for my dogs treats also.
Elaine
Thanks for explaining that Robin! Appreciated!
Laura
Our dog LOVES these! Didn't have a silcone mold, so just formed them into penny sized flat discs and cooked for about 12 mins. Worked great!
Elaine
Great idea! Happy to hear they were a hit with your pup!