If you love spoiling your dog with treats (and honestly, who doesn't?), this recipe is for you. These banana cookies are made with just a few natural ingredients - no preservatives, no additives, just pure goodness your dog will go crazy for.
Why Homemade?
Store-bought treats often contain ingredients you can't pronounce. Making treats at home means you know exactly what's going in, and you can tailor them to your dog's size and taste. Plus, it's a fun little project that ends with your dog staring at the oven.
What You'll Need
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup oat flour (or blend rolled oats)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (make sure it's xylitol-free!)
How to Make Them
- Preheat your oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F).
- Mash the bananas well in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the egg and peanut butter and mix together.
- Stir in the oat flour until a soft dough forms. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Roll the dough to about 1cm thickness and cut into shapes - bones, stars, paws, whatever makes you smile.
- Place on a lined baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and firm.
- Let them cool completely before giving them to your dog. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
A Few Tips
- Freeze them: These cookies freeze really well. Make a big batch and pull them out as needed.
- Size matters: Make smaller cookies for small dogs and larger ones for big pups.
- No peanut butter? Swap it for a teaspoon of coconut oil instead.
Your dog deserves the best - from the treats they eat to the accessories they wear.