![]() Like the peanut butter, I use whatever type of oats I have on hand, which is usually either old-fashioned oats or quick oats.īoth old-fashioned and quick oats work well in this treat, though I do prefer the quick oats as they seem to mix a little better. I recently switched to 100% Peanuts peanut butter from Walmart for use in dog treats but I’ve used whatever I have in my cupboard in the past. When choosing a peanut butter to use it’s best to use all-natural peanut butter with no added sweeteners.īut you can use any brand you want as long as it does NOT contain xylitol. It also provides an added flavor that most dogs enjoy. Peanut butter helps to hold these treats together. You can also use homemade pumpkin puree if you have some. Unfortunately, it can be confusing as they both have a picture of pumpkin pie on the can. When shopping for pumpkin puree make sure you get the can that says 100% pumpkin and NOT pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin has many benefits for dogs and is a great source of fiber and vitamins A, C, and E. More information about the ingredients Pumpkin puree Or store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Store in the fridge and use within a week. Place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper and place them in the fridge for about an hour.Īfter they have chilled for an hour, they should hold their shape enough to be able to be placed in an airtight container for storage. I made smaller balls for Morgan (since she’s only 23 pounds). I made the larger balls around ping pong ball size for Luna (as she’s a 100-pound German Shepherd). Bite size will vary based on the size of your dog. Once combined, take a small amount of the pumpkin mixture and roll it into a bite-sized ball. You can start with a spoon, but eventually, it becomes easier to just mix with your hands. ½ cup creamy peanut butter (make sure it doesn’t contain xylitol)Ģ ½ cups oats, Old-fashioned or Quick Oats DirectionsĬombine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Ingredient listġ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) fresh or canned is fine These homemade dog treats are made with just three ingredients: pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and oats.Īlways consult your veterinarian before giving your dog new foods. How to make no-bake pumpkin and peanut butter dog treats That means if you click on them and buy something, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. No-Bake Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats have only three ingredients and are easy to make, no oven needed. While we shouldn’t share our pumpkin or pumpkin spice flavored foods with our dogs, we can make them their own pumpkin treat. Including pumpkin spice (the nutmeg in it is toxic to dogs). Pumpkin cake, pumpkin bread, pumpkin bars… all are good.īut none of these can be shared with our dogs as most baked goods (including pumpkin baked goods) have too much sugar and other things that dogs shouldn’t have. While I’m not a big pumpkin spice fan, I do enjoy baking with pumpkin. I’ve heard so much about pumpkin spice this or that on the radio for the last week or so already. Fall is here (well almost here but the weather sure feels like it is fall) and that means pumpkin spice time.
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