The dog in your life will love these 3-Ingredient Dog Treats. They’re made with sweet potatoes, whole wheat flour, and peanut butter, making them vegan, healthy, and easy to make!
3 ingredient dog treats
- Sweet potato. Peel and cook sweet potatoes until they are soft enough to mash.
- Flour. I like to use whole wheat flour to keep these treats wholesome. You can also use all-purpose white flour if you prefer or oats grounded in the food processor.
- Peanut butter. Use unsweetened, natural peanut butter. Make sure it doesn’t have any added sugar, salt, or oil—just peanuts.
How to make 3 ingredient peanut butter dog treats
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potato. Mix in the peanut butter and flour and mash everything together until well combined.
- Use your hands to work the mixture into a soft dough.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mat on your work surface. You can even do this directly on your cookie sheet.
- Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Transfer the cookies (still on the parchment paper or silicone mat) to a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage and freezing tips
Storage: These dog cookies should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for about a week. They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Freezing: Once the cookies have cooled, place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. You can also freeze the dough. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for 1-2 months. Let it defrost in the refrigerator before rolling it out and cutting it into cookies.
Additional recipe tips
- For this recipe, you can boil or roast the sweet potatoes. When I roast some for my family’s dinner, I usually roast extra so I can make these treats. You’ll want to make sure the cooked sweet potatoes you use in this recipe are plain and unseasoned.
- You can use any cookie cutter you have at home. I used a cute bunny cookie cutter, but if you have one shaped like a dog paw or bone, that would be super fun, too.
- To keep it simple, you can also just cut the rolled dough into squares. They don’t need to be cut into shapes.
- If you are unsure whether your dog will eat the ingredients in these treats, consult your vet before making them.
- If you want to flavor them, add a dash of cinnamon, turmeric, or a tablespoon of a natural sweetener. Avoid any artificial sweeteners or other ingredients that dogs can be allergic like xylitol or chocolate.
Why do I make DIY dog treats?
Pets really do become like our children and fill us with happiness just like the real ones (well … you know what I mean … there are times that maybe even a little more because they don’t talk back and they obey you the first time 😳).
Miko, our pup, is allergic to some foods. It took us a while to find dry dog food, and that gave him no reaction. That is also why we give him lots of oatmeal, vegetables, and fruits like apples, bananas, and cucumbers. Here are other reasons:
- Only 3 ingredients. Yes, you only need 3 ingredients, and they’re pretty much pantry staples.
- Easy to make. The dough comes together quickly and is easy to work with.
- Vegan and healthy. This recipe uses real, wholesome ingredients so these treats are great for dogs with allergies or sensitivities to certain foods.
- Freezer friendly. You can freeze the cookies or even the dough, so these treats can be ready in no time.
3 ingredient Dog treats
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup cooked and peeled sweet potato
- 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl put the sweet potato and mash with a fork. Add the peanut butter and flour. Mix with the fork so that everything is well integrated.
- Use your hands and mix to form a super soft dough.
- Roll the dough on top of parchment or a silicone mat and cut into squares or with a cookie cutter.
- Put the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 min.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
Notes
- Store them in a tightly closed jar in the pantry; they last about a week.
If you have any doubt about your dog eating these ingredients, consult your vet before making them. - The day I roast sweet potatoes for my family’s dinner is also the day I roast sweet potatoes for Miko’s dog biscuits.
- Use any cookie cutter that you have at home, but if you have a dog paw cookie cutter or a dog bone-shaped one, it would be extra cool.
- Store these vegan dog treats in a cool, dark place in a closed container.
- Substitute the sweet potatoes with pumpkin puree. If the dough does not hold together, blend in a bit more all-purpose flour, brown rice, and four or oats.
Nutrition
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Nutritional information of this recipe is only an estimate, the accuracy for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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