Strawberry Banana Dog Treats
Strawberry Banana Dog Treats made with real fruit. These dog treats with strawberries are easy homemade dog treats without sugar.
Servings: 18 cookies
Equipment
- mixing bowl (large)
- Danish Dough Whisk or mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
- ½ cup quick oats
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter (IMPORTANT that it is xylitol-free
- ½ cup strawberries (5-6 strawberries), finely diced
- 1 mashed banana
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, large egg, peanut butter, diced strawberries, and mashed banana.1⅓ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup quick oats, 1 large egg, ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup strawberries, 1 mashed banana
- Mix until everything is fully incorporated and a dough forms. A Danish dough whisk works well, but a sturdy spoon also works. If needed, mix with clean hands to incorporate any dry flour.
- If the dough feels sticky, refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes. This step is optional but makes the dough easier to roll.
- Lightly flour a work surface with 1 tablespoon flour. Place the dough on top and sprinkle another 1 tablespoon flour over the dough.
- Roll the dough to ½-inch thickness.
- Cut shapes using a cookie cutter. Dip the cutter in flour if the dough sticks.
- Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet. These dog treats without sugar will not spread, so they can be placed fairly close together as long as they are not touching.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the treats are firm and lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Room temperature - Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Best for slightly drier or crunchier treats.
- Refrigerator - Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
- Frozen treats - Some dogs enjoy these treats served frozen in small pieces.
♨️ REHEATING
- Room temperature - These treats are typically served as-is and do not require reheating.
- Oven - If treats soften during storage, warm in a 250°F oven for 5-8 minutes to crisp them slightly.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freezer storage - Freeze treats in a sealed freezer bag or container for up to 3 months.
- Thawing - Thaw at room temperature before serving.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use xylitol-free peanut butter for dog safety.
- Finely dice strawberries so they distribute evenly in the dough.
- Chill the dough if it becomes sticky or difficult to roll.
- Roll slightly thinner than ½ inch for crunchier strawberry treats for dogs.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Dehydrator-style crunch: Bake for 20 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the treats inside with the door slightly open for 1-2 hours.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Break leftover dog treats with strawberries into smaller pieces for training treats.
- Crumble treats and sprinkle them over your dog's food for an occasional topper.
📝 NOTES
- These Strawberry Banana Dog Treats are naturally sweet from fruit and contain no added sugar.
- Because these are dog treats with fruit, the dough texture may vary depending on the ripeness of the banana and strawberries.
- If using a small cookie scoop instead of cutters, scoop about 2 teaspoons of dough per treat and bake 24-25 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
