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Bake dog treats

We enjoy treating our dogs, so let’s make sure treats are both tasty and healthy. Use our quick and simple recipe to reward dogs.

Last edited: 24/10/2024

Before you get started

What you will need

An occasional treat is great for dogs!

Making your own at home is a healthy way to control what goes into their food.

No dog? You can also bake treats for friends and family dogs!

Supporting documents

Duke of Edinburgh Worksheet [2 hours]

Close up of assorted dog treats stacked on a wooden table.

Instructions

Baking dog treats

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What you will need

Utensils

  • Oven
  • Large bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter
  • Baking tray


Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240g) of whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup (120g) of smooth peanut butter (check it does not contain xylitol as an ingredient)
  • 1/4 cup (60g) of mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup (60g) of vegetable stock

A young child opening a kitchen draw alongside a black dog.
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Pre-heat oven and mix

Pre-heat the oven to 180oC.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until it forms a dough (remember to check that your peanut butter does not contain xylitol as it is harmful to dogs).

A young child in a kitchen combining ingredients in a bowl., surrounded by baking ingredients.
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Roll and cut

Dust your work surface with flour and roll out the dough until it is 0.6cm (1/4 inch) thick.

Cut out biscuits using a cookie cutter (or cut into strips) and place on an ungreased baking tray.

A woman and two children baking dog treats together in the kitchen.
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Bake and let cool

Bake your biscuits for 18 minutes or until golden brown.

Leave the biscuits to cool down.

Only give them one treat per day to help them stay a healthy weight.

A woman placing star-shaped dog treats in the oven to bake.

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