Peanut butter and bacon dog biscuits are a match made in heaven. It is a fact well known that peanut butter and bacon are two of the most perfect foods on the planet.
So why not combine them into one mouth watering, tail wagging, drool inducing treat?
When you think of the words “dog treats,” you probably think of something that is made with a few simple ingredients like peanut butter, flour, water, and maybe some flavoring.
Bacon is always a good idea, so I’m sure that your dog will love these homemade dog treats!
Dogs are carnivores, so it makes sense that many of the best dog treats recipes include meat.
But peanut butter and bacon? That is a whole other tail wagging story.
Peanut butter is loaded with protein and is a great choice for a healthy dog treat, while bacon is high in fat and is also a great choice for a healthy dog treat.
My dog's Ruby and Callie love these yummy and easy to make homemade dog biscuits! Of course they love their homemade meatballs, veggie casserole and pumpkin dog treats!
Most of the time, their food isn't even out of the oven yet, and she's patiently waiting for one to drop off the counter.
Give them a try and let me know how your puppy likes them.
Benefits of Peanut Butter for Dogs
Peanut butter is special for dogs in that it’s high in protein and fat, yet extremely digestible for pooches of all ages.
It also contains potassium and niacin, both of which aid in reducing anxiety and promoting restful sleep.
On top of this, peanut butter is rich in antioxidants, which protect against cell damage and even lower the risk of cancer.
And of course, it’s delicious. What more could a dog want?
How to Make Bacon Dog Biscuits
Ingredients
- Dog Safe Peanut Butter
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Powdered Non-fat Milk
- 1 egg or ¼ cup applesauce, unsweetened
- Baking Powder
- Oats
- Bacons
Supplies Needed
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling pin
- Cookie Cutter
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixer
Directions
Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit.
With your baking sheets, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Chop bacon into small pieces and fry. Place the bacon onto some paper towels to drain the fat off the bacon pieces. Set aside.
In a bowl mix peanut butter, egg, non-fat milk, and egg ( or substitute applesauce for an egg).
Add flour and baking powder. If it's difficult to mix in the bowl, spread it out onto a floured surface and mix with your hands. Next, add your oats and chopped bacon pieces, mixing until you've formed a dough ball.
Using a rolling pin, roll out your dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
With your cookie cutters cut out your shapes and place onto a baking sheet.
Bake your dog treats for 18-20 minutes, then flip the dog biscuits and continue baking for another 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow the dog treats to cool on a cooling rack.
Cover in an air-tight container. These treats last up to about a week.
Printable Homemade Dog Treat Recipe:
Callie's Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Biscuits
📖 Recipe
Callie's Peanut Butter Bacon Dog Biscuits
Peanut butter is special for dogs in that it’s high in protein and fat, yet extremely digestible for pooches of all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ( 255g) dog safe creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (244 g) whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup (180 ml) nonfat milk
- 1 large egg or ¼ cup applesauce
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup (30g) oats
- 2-3 strips cooked bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit.
- With your baking sheets, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Chop bacon into small pieces and fry. Place the bacon onto some paper towels to drain the fat off the bacon pieces. Set aside.
- In a bowl mix peanut butter, egg, non-fat milk, and egg ( or substitute applesauce for an egg).
- Add flour and baking powder. If it’s difficult to mix in the bowl, spread it out onto a floured surface and mix with your hands. Next, add your oats and chopped bacon pieces, mixing until you’ve formed a dough ball.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out your dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
- With your cookie, cutters cut out your shapes and place onto a baking sheet.
- Bake your dog treats for 18-20 minutes, then flip the dog biscuits and continue baking for another 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow the dog treats to cool on a cooling rack.
- Cover in an air-tight container. These treats last up to about a week.
Notes
Storage Notes: These treats can be stored for up to a week in an air-tight container. I usually store them in the refrigerator.
Flour: Whole wheat flour is higher in fiber for your dogs, but you can use unbleached all purpose flour, if preferred.
Oats: You can use rolled, whole or even quick oats for this recipe.
Pat says
What are some nutritional supplements?
Pat Harsha says
Unless the cookies are a gift to someone,I use a pizza cutter to cut the pizza, my oversized boxer doesn't seem to care what shape they're in. 😉 I roll the dough out on parchment paper, score with the pizza cutter, slide it onto a cookie sheet, and I'm done! Also, my dog is allergic to wheat, so I just grind up quick oats in my food processor and use .it as the flour. When done, you can just break up the pieces.I also keep mine in the freezer, they keep longer.
Ruby Doodle Dog says
Great idea! I like to use oats and grind them into a flour like consistency as well....
Carol says
I'm having trouble locating powdered non-fat milk. Can I just use regular liquid non-fat milk instead? Or is there another substitute?