Pumpkin Peanut Butter Treats
A soft-centred baked treat that most dogs find far more interesting than a biscuit.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Bake time
- 20–25 minutes at 180°C / 350°F
- Makes
- About 20 treats
- Storage
- Airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Check your peanut butter label before you start: it must not contain xylitol (sometimes listed as birch sugar or E967), which is extremely dangerous to dogs. Use plain peanut butter with no added sweeteners, salt or chocolate.
Ingredients
- 120g plain pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons plain xylitol-free peanut butter
- 150g plain oat flour
- 1 egg
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a tray.
- 2
Mix the pumpkin, peanut butter and egg until smooth.
- 3
Fold in the oat flour to make a soft dough.
- 4
Roll into small balls and flatten slightly on the tray.
- 5
Bake 20–25 minutes, then cool completely.
Serving guidance
One treat a day for most dogs; half for a small dog.
Safety notes
- Peanut butter must be xylitol-free — check the label before every batch.
- Use plain pumpkin, never spiced pie filling.
- Higher in fat than the other recipes here; avoid for dogs prone to pancreatitis.
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