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    Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats

    Published: May 4, 2021 · Modified: Nov 13, 2022 by Crystal Yentzen · This post may contain affiliate links · 72 Comments

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    Peanut Butter oat Dog Treats

    Dogs drool over these Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats! You won't believe how easy they are to make, and you only need three ingredients. So much better than store-bought!

    peanut butter oat dog treats

    Believe me when I say- your dog will love these treats! And when you see how easy they are to make, you won't go back to store bought again.

    And best of all, you probably already have the ingredients in your cupboard.

    Siberian husky

    Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treat Ingredients

    For peanut butter oat dog treats, you need the following ingredients:

    • Applesauce- Be sure it's unsweetened.
    • Peanut Butter- Any smooth peanut butter will work.
    • Oat Flour– Oat flour is sold in stores, but it’s also super easy to make at home. Simply blend old-fashioned oats in a high-speed blender until the oats become a fine powder (about 30 seconds to a minute). Store your oat flour in an air-tight container for up to three months. 

    How to make Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats

    dog treat dough

    As I said, these are so easy to make. You simply mix the dough, roll it out, cut out shapes, and bake. I use these dog treat cookie cutters, but any cookie cutter will work.

    It's that easy!

    dog treat cookie cutters

    Full instructions are in the recipe box down below.

    Tips and Storage

    • Silicone baking mats work great for this recipe and for most cookie recipes. They are worth the investment as you can use them over and over again instead of buying parchment paper.
    • I find it easier to mix the oat flour in by hand, although a large spoon works too if you prefer not to get your hands messy. You can also use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer.
    • Store your dog treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. These freeze well for up to 3 months.
    peanut butter oat dog treats

    Don't forget to treat yourself too!

    Check out these cookie recipes:

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

    Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

    Please let me know how you like the peanut butter oat dog treats in the comments. Your feedback means a lot to me! Also, check out the recipe for Dog Pumpkin Pie! Your baby is sure to love it.

    Thanks!

    Crystal

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    Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats
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    4.56 from 45 votes

    Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats

    Dogs drool over these Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats! You won't believe how easy they are to make, and you only need three ingredients. So much better than store-bought!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Servings: 15 medium size treats
    Calories: 120kcal
    Author: Crystal Yentzen

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup applesauce unsweetened
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 2 cups oat flour* (ground oats)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    • In a large bowl, mix the applesauce sauce and peanut butter until thoroughly combined using a large spoon or spatula.
    • Mix in the oat flour ½ cup at a time, stirring until combined (you can also mix with your hands), and it forms a slightly sticky ball. If you are using natural peanut butter (drippy), you may need to add a bit more oat flour.
    • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface ( I used oat flour) and knead it into a ball. Roll it out until almost ½ inch thick. Using your cookie cutter (dipped in oat flour), cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Collect the scraps, knead lightly, roll out again, and cut more dog treats. Repeat until you've used all the dough.
    • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for two weeks. These freeze well for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    1. Oat Flour– Oat flour is sold in stores, but it’s also super easy to make at home. Simply blend old-fashioned oats in a high-speed blender until the oats become a fine powder (about 30 seconds to a minute). Store your oat flour in an air-tight container for up to three months
    2. I find it easier to mix the oat flour in by hand. You can also use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer.
    3. For crunchier dog treats, bake for 10-15 minutes more. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Terri says

      January 25, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      4 stars
      My pup loves these

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        January 26, 2022 at 11:33 pm

        I’m so happy your dog loves them as much as mine!

        Reply
    2. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      January 26, 2022 at 9:07 pm

      5 stars
      How simple are these? I can't wait to make them for my nephew's doggo!

      Reply
    3. EMILY says

      January 27, 2022 at 2:11 am

      5 stars
      On behalf of my dog, Lily..."Thank you!!" I love how easy these are...and so did she 🦮

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        January 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm

        You are most welcome! I'm glad Lily Enjoyed them!

        Crystal

        Reply
    4. Gina says

      January 27, 2022 at 4:58 am

      5 stars
      We are dog lovers at my house--5 dogs! We just got 2 new puppies- 8 weeks old. I know I will be making these for my babies. They all love treats!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        January 27, 2022 at 4:02 pm

        Great! Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    5. Natalie says

      January 27, 2022 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Wow, lovely idea. I'll share this with my brother. He has a dog. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Kayla says

      January 27, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      Loving these peanut butter oat dog treats! Such a fun recipe and my pups absolutely loved them!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        January 27, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        That makes me so happy!

        Reply
    7. Sam says

      January 30, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe!! Love how simple and easy they are to make. The dogs will love these!

      Reply
    8. Patrick says

      April 09, 2022 at 11:24 am

      My dog is goin to love these such a simple recipe

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        April 12, 2022 at 5:23 pm

        That makes me so happy!

        Reply
    9. LYNETTE says

      August 30, 2022 at 6:48 pm

      Making them now for my doodle, Bella Rosa!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        August 30, 2022 at 8:28 pm

        Yay! Let me know how they turn out.

        Crystal

        Reply
    10. Patricia says

      September 01, 2022 at 8:36 pm

      I'm sure Shadow will enjoy these treats and I'm going to try them too. The ingredients are perfect for my intestinal problems.

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        September 02, 2022 at 2:18 pm

        Great! Let me know how you and Shadow like them. What kind of dog is Shadow? I have a Siberian Husky named Ranger and he loves them!

        Reply
    11. Patricia says

      September 01, 2022 at 8:38 pm

      Can't wait to try these.

      Reply
    12. Ava says

      September 07, 2022 at 11:39 pm

      5 stars
      My dog loved these more than he likes his actual food! Great easy dog treats!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        September 08, 2022 at 3:35 pm

        That makes me so happy!

        Reply
        • Joyce says

          April 13, 2023 at 1:47 pm

          Do these treats need refrigerated. I made a different recepie and my dog loved but they only kept a week and then our dog wouldn't tough them. I had them in a sealed contained but not in refrigerator.

          Reply
          • Crystal Yentzen says

            April 15, 2023 at 2:19 pm

            Store your dog treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. They freeze well for up to 3 months. Enjoy!

            Reply
    13. Faye says

      October 02, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      I need help ! When I go to roll them out my dough won’t stick together very well it’s making them crumble?

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        October 03, 2022 at 3:41 pm

        It sounds like your dough is a bit too dry. I would add a bit more applesauce and try to roll it out again. Are you measuring your oat flour correctly? For next time be sure to spoon your flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a butter knife. If you scoop your measuring cup into the flour, it's likely that you will get too much flour. I hope this helps!

        Crystal

        Reply
        • Faye says

          October 03, 2022 at 4:10 pm

          Thanks I will try your suggestions, I was just scooping my cup in the bag

          Reply
          • Crystal Yentzen says

            October 03, 2022 at 6:45 pm

            You aren't the only one to measure it that way. Click here for a very helpful article on how to measure flour correctly. Let me know how the treats turn out!

            Reply
            • Faye says

              October 29, 2022 at 7:03 pm

              Thank you so much your advice was spot on I’m making them perfect now and the dogs are loving them!!😊

            • Crystal Yentzen says

              October 30, 2022 at 1:44 pm

              That's great! I hope your dogs like pumpkin pie! I'll be posting a dog pumpkin pie recipe next month. Stay tuned!

              Crystal

    14. berry says

      December 18, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Crystal, these are fantastic our dog loves them and she is about to go bring some to her neighbors. Love that they are very healthy, limited ingredient, vegan option. One suggestion is to grind a little extra oats for the flour as it will be needed when rolling - at least for an amateur like me as it took longer than 15 minutes to prepare :). I tried them too and they are not at all bad! PS I printed your web address on the baggies - credit is well earned. Thanks again for posting this - and warmest wishes to you and your family. Berry

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        December 18, 2022 at 8:09 pm

        I'm so happy that your pup loves them, and that's sweet of you to share with neighbors! Thanks so much for sharing my blog address. Great tip about having the extra flour on hand. Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    15. Janet Green says

      December 23, 2022 at 5:58 pm

      Both my dog and my brothers dog love these treats. So, therefore all 7 dogs in our family are getting these treats for Christmas😋

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        December 23, 2022 at 6:00 pm

        Wonderful! Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    16. Laurie says

      February 13, 2023 at 1:21 am

      5 stars
      My four babies loved these. Excellent recipe!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        February 13, 2023 at 1:25 am

        That makes me so happy! Thank you for the kind comment.

        Reply
    17. Lora B says

      February 17, 2023 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      My dog can be finicky about her food. I have now made these twice and she will come when the container is opened and beg for them. I love that there are only 3 simple healthy ingredients. Very easy to make and store.
      Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        February 19, 2023 at 6:52 pm

        You are welcome! I'm so happy she likes them!

        Reply
    18. Alysha says

      March 24, 2023 at 6:32 pm

      I have a silicon mat for dog treats. we have 3 dogs and are training them all so we need a lot of treats. My mat makes treats about 1cm by 1cm by 1cm or so - maybe sliiightly smaller. Should I still bake for 30 minutes? It makes about 250 treats per the size of a normal cookie tray.

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        March 24, 2023 at 6:49 pm

        Hi Alysha. I've never baked treats that small, so I can't say for sure how long they will need. I would start with 5-10 minutes. Keep an Eye on them so they don't burn. They're ready when they start to firm up. Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    19. Vic says

      April 19, 2023 at 4:24 pm

      I tasted these before giving to my dog😁. We are both very happy with them. I baked mine for 40 minutes, they came out great. Lovely recipe😁

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        April 22, 2023 at 3:43 pm

        They are pretty good, aren't they! I'm so happy you like the recipe!

        Reply
    20. Veronica says

      July 14, 2023 at 2:06 am

      5 stars
      My furbaby loves these!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        July 14, 2023 at 11:22 pm

        Thank you so much! That makes me so happy!

        Reply
    21. Zully L. says

      July 17, 2023 at 6:21 am

      I just made these for both my pooches tonight, my 11-year-old Shepherd/Boxer and my 15-year-old Maltipoo.
      THEY LOVED THEM!
      They hardly ever like the same treats but they both agreed that these were delicious.
      Thank you for this yummy and easy to make recipe!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        July 18, 2023 at 3:23 pm

        Your welcome! That makes me so happy!

        Reply
    22. Cindy Ferguson says

      September 13, 2023 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is Wonderful! I have 2 chiweenies & a lab puppy, they love them & I love them cause they were so easy, & healthy for them. I even froze some for the pup (that chews through everything) to help with his teething, I put the cut outs in between parchment paper & put in the freezer he loves them!
      Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        September 13, 2023 at 3:02 pm

        You are welcome! I'm so happy you like the recipe. My husky loves them too!

        Reply
    23. Bonnie Gustafson says

      February 09, 2024 at 3:52 am

      I have made these several times and my 2 golden retrievers love them! I have made them to give as gifts for my dog loving friends as well. One trick that makes rolling out really easy and non-stick, is rolling the dough out between 2 pieces of wax paper, adjusting the wax paper if it gets wrinkled.
      Thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        February 15, 2024 at 8:44 pm

        That's a great tip! I'm so happy your babies love them as much as mine!

        Reply
    24. Chris Turcot says

      February 15, 2024 at 3:03 pm

      Can you use natural peanut butter?

      Chris Turcot

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        February 15, 2024 at 8:40 pm

        Yes, but you may need to add more oat flour if your peanut butter is extra drippy. You should be able to roll the dough into a ball with your hands. Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    25. Renee Fugitt says

      March 27, 2024 at 1:09 am

      Can I make the dough before hand and keep it in the fridge until I’m ready to cut out the cookies a day.

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        April 10, 2024 at 8:36 pm

        Hi Renee! Yes, you can make the dough a few days before you plan to bake the treats. Let the dough sit out at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before you roll it out. Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    26. Jackie says

      September 06, 2024 at 5:46 pm

      I doubled the recipe and rolled them out on a super large stainless baking sheet. I then used a pizza cutter to cut into 1inch and 2inch squares for big and small dog. So much easier since I take these with me on hikes to occasionally treat for trail sustenance (lol). The bone shape is cute for display in a jar but I find small treats to be more the size for calorie control. I put them in the freezer and move some to the frig as needed. My question is: has anyone one put these in a dehydrator instead of an oven? If so, what temp and how long? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        September 06, 2024 at 5:58 pm

        I haven't tried this myself, but if you give it a shot please let me know how they turn out. Thanks!

        Crystal

        Reply
    27. John P says

      September 25, 2024 at 12:19 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely the best and super easy dog treat recipe I've seen, and the pups love them too. Thank you 😊

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        September 25, 2024 at 4:28 pm

        Thank you so much for the lovely comment!

        Reply
    28. Nikki says

      November 10, 2024 at 10:49 pm

      I am going to try this with their doggy peanut butter I get them... This looks super easy and like something they will enjoy.. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        November 11, 2024 at 4:50 pm

        You're welcome! Please let me know how they like them!

        Reply
    29. Joanne says

      December 02, 2024 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Made these this morning for my Chihuahua. They were super easy, with things I always have on hand, and she loved them. Thanks so much for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        December 03, 2024 at 4:46 pm

        Hi Joanne! Thank you so much for letting me know how much you liked the recipe. It made my day!

        Crystal

        Reply
    30. Shani J. says

      January 01, 2025 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      I’m making these (they’re currently in the oven) for my dog and my cousin’s dog - with an added bonus (I crumbled in some bacon)… the recipe is super easy and I can’t wait for the doggos to try them - I’ll report back!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        January 03, 2025 at 8:20 pm

        That sounds amazing!

        Reply
    31. Shani J. says

      January 01, 2025 at 11:20 pm

      1000% dog approved - thanks!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        January 03, 2025 at 8:20 pm

        Yay! That makes me so happy!

        Reply
    32. Gina N says

      January 11, 2025 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      Just popped a warm batch out of the oven! The house smells like warm peanut butter cookies! I got the bulk oat flour from WinCo and also the 100 percent peanut butter and of course the unsweetened applesauce. Warm out of the oven I had to take a taste and of course I gave my girls a little pinch of one as well. I am so thankful for this recipe. They loved their taste and have been following me around and wanting more! Waiting for them to cool then will break apart and put in a hide and seek puzzle food mat. I used a small bone and it made 26 bones and a little round treat. I baked them for 25 min since they were smaller and not a half inch thick. These are going to be so good and easy on the tummy too!! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        January 14, 2025 at 4:17 pm

        You are welcome! And thank you so much for the lovely comment!

        Reply
    33. Johnna says

      March 18, 2025 at 6:56 pm

      Hello!
      Can I sub the peanutbutter for sunbutter? nut allergies in this house! 🙁

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        March 20, 2025 at 2:40 pm

        Sure! Sunbutter should work fine for the recipe. Let me know how they turn out.

        Reply
    34. Missy says

      April 10, 2025 at 3:46 pm

      can you replace the Apple sauce for canned pumpkin? I'm out of apple sauce 😔

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        April 12, 2025 at 6:11 pm

        Pumpkin should work for the recipe. If the dough is too dry, just add a little more pumpkin or a couple tablespoons of water. Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    35. Juile says

      June 09, 2025 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy my dogs loved them

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        June 10, 2025 at 12:31 pm

        Yay! Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
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