Easy Homemade Peanut Butter And Pumpkin Dog Treats (Grain-Free)

These Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats are fun, delicious, and super easy to make. This simple recipe uses healthy, and natural ingredients like pumpkin puree, oat flour, and peanut butter that your pup will love.

These homemade treats for your furry friend don’t even require cookie cutters or a rolling pin making them the easiest homemade dog treats. And they’re easily made gluten and grain free for dogs who have digestive issues when eating gluten.

Easy Homemade Peanut Butter And Pumpkin Dog Treats (Grain-Free)

Homemade peanut butter pumpkin dog treats are a great recipe to use any leftover pumpkin puree you may have while making treats for human consumption during Fall or Thanksgiving. Although, your dog will love these cute pumpkin treats better than store-bought treats any time of year, not just Fall.

Can Dogs Have Pumpkin Puree?

Dogs can eat canned pumpkin puree but NOT pumpkin pie filling which contains ingredients toxic to dogs.

Pumpkin is a superfood packed with fiber, Vitamins A, C, and E, and minerals like iron and potassium. Not only is it nutritious, but it’s also tasty when added to your dog’s meals and treats. Pet owners can use pumpkin to add bulk to their dog’s stool in case of diarrhea. 

Feed your dog a small quantity of pumpkin puree to avoid adding too much fiber to your dog’s diet.

Can Dogs Have Raw Green Beans/Canned Green Beans

Yes, dogs can have plain raw and canned green beans. They are full of fiber and a great low-calorie treat for dogs. Avoid feeding green beans that contain salt, oils, spices, or garlic and onion.

Green beans are a healthy snack for your dog. Containing iron, calcium, and Vitamins B6, A, C, and K. The Health benefits of green beans for dogs include weight loss and bulking stool in case of diarrhea.

Benefits of Oat Flour

Oat flour [Avena Sativa] is simply the grounded version of rolled oats. It’s become popular due to its high dietary fiber and grams of protein nutritional value. The health benefits of oat flour are regulating blood sugar levels, weight loss, and lowering bad cholesterol levels.

More humans and dogs suffer from celiac disease and have a gluten sensitivity to all-purpose flour. Many are turning from regular white flour to alternative flours such as almond flour, whole wheat flour, and oat flour.

Many grocery stores carry oat flour or you can easily make your own. Simply blending instant oats/whole grain oats/quick dry oats/steel-cut oats in a food processor into a fine powder.

You can use oat flour as an alternative in many recipes such as sweet treats and baking recipes. 

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats Ingredients

To make these homemade dog biscuits, you won’t require many ingredients. It’s also a great way to use any leftover pumpkin puree or green beans you may have after making your pumpkin treats in the Fall or your Thanksgiving meal.

Notes On Ingredients and Substitutions

• Peanut butter that is safe for dogs doesn’t contain the toxic ingredient xylitol which can kill your dog. In fact, your peanut butter should only include one ingredient, peanuts. Read this blog post to learn about 7 dog-safe peanut butter companies.
• Even if you use peanut butter without xylitol or artificial sweeteners, it’s best to give small quantities as peanut butter is full of fat.
• Use other nut butters instead of peanut butter.
• If desired, you can make your own pumpkin puree using a whole pumpkin.
• Use any type of flour that is currently in your pantry, such as white wheat flour or other gluten-free flour like coconut flour, or brown rice flour. 

Equipment Needed

This peanut butter pumpkin dog treat recipe is pretty simple and doesn’t require much equipment other than:

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Baking sheet (optionally with a cookie sheet)
• Fork

How To Make Easy Grain-free Homemade Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats

1. Turn oven on to 350 degrees F
2. Place your wet ingredients (egg, peanut butter, and cup pumpkin puree) in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
3. Add the oat flour and mix until the dough is combined well. Add more flour if your dough is wet.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the mixture into small 1-inch round balls. 
5. Place them on a baking tray (parchment paper is encouraged.)
6. Use a fork to gently push down on the round balls to form your pumpkin shape.
7. Add a green bean on the top of your pumpkin dog cookies as a stem. 
8. Bake pumpkin and peanut butter dog cookies. Baking time is 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. 
9. Let cool on a wire rack at room temperature before serving your dog.
10. Store in an airtight container.

Can Humans Eat These Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookies?

Yes, you can! All the ingredients are human-grade. But you may not enjoy it as much as your pup.

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