Does your dog go bananas for homemade dog treats? Bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs since they’re high in potassium, magnesium, vitamins C and B6, biotin, and fiber. They’re also low in cholesterol and sodium. Because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as an occasional treat, and not be part of your dog’s main diet.
For some easy, no-bake banana dog treat options – offer them to your dog sliced, mashed, or in frozen chunks. Another great way to serve them to your pup is to put them into a chew toy or food puzzle and then freeze it. This approach provides your dog with mental stimulation and some cool relief during warmer months. Any way you serve them, be sure to peel the bananas for your dog before consumption.
If you’re feeling ambitious in the kitchen, then give our homemade banana dog treat recipe a go.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups water
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter (make sure it doesn’t contain artificial sweeteners like xylitol)
- 3 cups oats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 ℉.
- Prep a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or muffin liners.
- Mash peeled bananas in a large bowl and add water, egg, and peanut butter.
- In a food processor, pulse together the oats and baking powder until you have a fine texture.
- Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture.
- Pour mixture into a mini muffin tin(s) until 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20 minutes, rotating at 10 minutes if using multiple tins.
Recipe inspired by Food.com. This article contains recipe information that is considered suitable for pets. However, not all pets can tolerate different foods — it depends on their age, health history, and health conditions. It is important to consult with your veterinarian before feeding your pet any new foods or offering your pet any of the ingredients contained in this recipe.
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