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Give your adorable puppy as much love as they deserved while treating them to a special homemade meal or tasty snack with this fantastic list of dog treats that are cheap, easy to make, and a much better alternative to store-bought pet food.
These recipes are also packed with nutritional benefits that will make sure your lovable puppy stays healthy and happy. Which is why we love to opt for a good homemade meal for those cuties.
From seeds rice, and lentils, to even peanut butter, we’ve got the best and easiest DIY dog treats to get you started!
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15 Special DIY Homemade Dog Treats
1.Spinach, Carrot And Zucchini Dog Treats
Recipe viadamndelicious
Looking for a healthy and cheap treat that will satisfy your dog? Then you have to try this amazing treat that combines three things you might already have in your kitchen; spinach, carrot, and zucchini.
This treat is indeed a little time-consuming but it’ll be worth it when you see your dog devour it in seconds.
If you’re too busy to make this dog treat on demand, you could even make them in batches since they’ll keep in the freezer for any time you want to bust them out.
2. Two-Ingredient DIY Dog Treats
Recipe viadog-milk
This dog treat is amazing if you’re short of time and ingredients. You’ll be able to whip up these biscuits quickly and almost anyone can make them. Curious to know what that is? It’s whole wheat flour and pureed baby food.
The great thing about this treat; you can go along with any flavor your dog loves, be it chicken, beef, sweet potato, or other flavors. The only thing you should watch out for is to make sure none of the baby food contains any possible toxic food!
On the bright side, it’s good to note you’ll end up with a lot of biscuits and this treat will store for quite a few weeks.
3.Grain-Free Dog Biscuits
Recipe viaskinnym
Don’t you just love it when you can control what goes into your dog’s food, knowing it’s packed with nutrients?
With this dog treat, you won’t ever have to worry about allergies since it’s made from black beans instead of the usual flour or oats.
These biscuits are kind of soft but they’re ideal for freezing. Also, the great thing is you only need to give yourdog one treat a day, so they’ll last for a long time.
4.Grain Free Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Recipe viathehealthymaven
Here’s another healthy alternative to wheat flour that’s perfect for dogs prone to allergies.
With this sweet potato biscuit that combines 5 healthy ingredients (almond meal, coconut flour, and poultry seasoning) your dog will feel happy and energized.
If you keep this treat in a mason jar (with or without a lid), it’s bound to last for up to 2 weeks!
5.Apple Carrot Dog Treats
Recipe viamybakingaddiction
It had never occurred to me to use this apple and carrot combo before but after stumbling across this recipe, it’s safe to say it’s worth making this treat.
6.Homemade Dog Biscuits
Recipe viakitchenconfidante
This recipe takes homemade dog treats to a whole new level with a thrilling combination of peanut butter, oats, flaxseeds, and beef broth that truly deserves the title ‘treat’.
You’ll need a total time of 19 minutes for this dog treat. But your prep will only require 5 minutes since the other minutes will be spent baking in the oven.
7.Peanut Butter And Almond Cookies
Recipe via CleanandDeliciousDani
You’re bound to have these ingredients already in your home but if you don’t, grab almond flour and peanut butter for this simple and easy-to-make treat for your dog.
In no time, your dog will make this their favorite go-to treat that is both wholesome and healthy!
8.Fresh Breath DIY Dog Treats
Recipe viaskinnyms
Does your dog’s breath stink bad when he runs up to you and attempts to lick your face? Here’s a simple and effective solution you can try that might just work for you.
This treat is made from oats, fresh parsley, carrot, and a few other ingredients.
One thing’s for sure: it will be a big hit with your dog 😉
9.Sweet Potato Fries for Dogs
Recipe viabeaglesandbargains
Ever since being on a gluten-free lifestyle change, sweet potato fries are definitely on my menu at least two times a week.
It’s really easy to make so if you’re looking for a treat for yourself too, then trust me when I say it’s seriously good. Surprisingly, your dog will go crazy for it too!
You’ll need coconut oil and turmeric for this one but you could try other spices if you’d like.
10.Chicken DIY Dog Treats
Recipe viakolchakpuggle
Looking for an easy treat that contains chicken? Then these frozen chicken treats (or warm if you’d like) will make your dog’s heart melt for them.
Make sure you have a silicone mold of any shape to fill it with a healthy mixture of rice flour, diced chicken, rice, and parsley, pop that into the oven and let it bake for 20 minutes or so.
11.Homemade Woof Loaf
Recipe viapopsugar
For a delicious and wholesome meal that is super healthy for your dog, this homemade loaf that combines lean ground turkey, egg, and vegetables is a treat you should make.
The great thing about this treat – it only takes a total of 45 minutes to make, cooking included!
So, if you’re a busy bee, this loaf will have your dog (or cat!) full for the night.
12.Pumpkin Carrot Bites
Recipe viamypawsitivelypets
I’ve been looking for ways to make use of the pumpkins instead of letting them go bad and becoming a waste of money. Luckily, this recipe helps to solve both problems.
During the holiday season, it’s a fun way to include your dog in the craziness and fun with this pumpkin treat that will surely be a hit on Thanksgiving too.
However, do note that this treat yields 4 dozen bites – make sure to store them in the fridge to last longer.
13.Ginger Apple DIY Dog Treats
Recipe vialolathepitty
Does your dog love anything with apples in it? Mine sure does. It’s so cute to see how fast he gobbles apple treats within no time and this recipe is pretty good!
Plus, I tend to have a lot of rice flour in my home since I am on a gluten-free diet and this is a great way to make use of it.
It’s also a really tasty treat if your dog has allergies too.
14.Cheesy Bone Treats
Recipe viasugarthegoldenretriever
Just in case you’re wondering, after making this cheesy treat, you won’t be able to control your craving for something cheesy! Just be warned.
This yummy dog treat only requires about 4 ingredients; flour, cheddar cheese, oil, and water.
15.Carrot And Banana Natural Dog Treat
Recipe via17apart
Last but not least, one of the best treats are these carrot and banana biscuits that are ultimately healthy and wholesome for your lovely dog.
A great tip to make the process faster is to use a food processor since this will save so much time and make the mixture smoother. So, if you already own one, you’re in luck. For those who don’t, you could give a hand blender to see if that works too.
