Peanut butter is a great addition to homemade dog treats. It tastes good and is also a great source of healthy fats and protein. It's also high in niacin and Vitamins B and E!
No doubt that canines love it (at least in my household!)
Whatever brand you use, be sure to look closely at the ingredients in the peanut butter you choose. Make sure it does not contain xylitol.
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol found in certain plants that's extremely toxic to dogs. Xylitol = big NO!
You can check out our comprehensive guide on peanut butter in this article: Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter?
On the other hand, parsley dog treats are great for freshening your pet's breath. They also add some nutritional value to his diet.
Parsley contains Vitamins A and C and is a good source of folic acid and antioxidants.
Today's homemade dog treats recipe is not only healthy and delicious for pets; they're also easy to make and very budget-friendly!
Peanut Butter and Parsley Dog Treats Recipe
I love making homemade treats for all of my pets. It's my love language!
Commercial treats are well known for being full of unhealthy, unnecessary ingredients; that's why some often get recalled.
If you purchase high-quality pet treats made with natural, organic ingredients, that's great! But those types of treats come with a high price tag.
Homemade dog treats are healthier than most commercial options and much cheaper than top-quality commercial products.
PrintRecipe: Peanut Butter and Parsley Dog Treats
This dog treat recipe is made with almond and whole wheat flour. You could substitute coconut, oat or chickpea flour instead.
The best part of making homemade treats for your pets is that you can cater them to your dog's specific nutritional and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 72 treats 1x
- Category: Baked Treats
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup quick oats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup parsley (diced)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, quick oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground flaxseed, and diced parsley. Mix until well blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, egg and water until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until it forms a dough.
As you can see, I just use my hands to pack the dough into small balls and place them on a cookie sheet.
If you’d prefer to roll the dough out and use cookie cutters to make cute shapes, you can do that too. You'll need to roll the dough out until it’s about 1/4″ thick.
If you want to make small treats for a tiny dog or small treats to use during training, you can roll the dough out and use a pizza cutter or butter knife to score it into tiny squares.
No matter what shape you make them, bake these homemade dog treats for about 15 minutes, until they turn golden brown.
Once the treats have cooled completely, you can serve them to your dog.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 22
- Sugar: .2 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
- Fiber: .3 g
- Protein: .9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
How to store: Store leftover parsley dog treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 12-14 days. Remember, homemade dog treat recipes don't have the preservatives found in store-bought products.
They will not last as long. If you'd like, you can freeze these treats in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
For More Information
We publish many homemade dog food and treat recipes every month. For more recipes, pet food cooking tips, and advice, see our “Recipes” section. If you're new to the home-cooked dog food world, I recommend you read more about “How Much To Feed” to understand serving sizes, “What Supplements To Use” to create well-balanced meals, and “How To Store” for tips on simple and easy homemade dog food storage in a fridge or a freezer.
