Easy 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

These easy 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats will have your pups wagging their tails in no time! Made with simple ingredients and packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, these healthy, homemade pumpkin oatmeal dog treats are everything your good boys could ever want.

After cracking a large can of pumpkin for my homemade Starbucks Pumpkin sauce and pumpkin pie baked oatmeal, I still had a cup leftover. I knew exactly who needed to benefit from the extra yumminess: Mikey and Ozzy! And thus, these easy pumpkin dog treats were born. They’re a great way to put that last bit of purée to use!

Wondering if your picky pup will enjoy them? While Ozzy will happily hoover anything and everything you put in front of him, my furry little foodie Mikey has a far more discerning palate. He was my first taste tester for these homemade treats, and the results are in. Both of my good boys give them four enthusiastic paws up!

If you love spoiling your pups, check out my easy, inexpensive Homemade Dog Food Topper recipe next!

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• Why You’ll Love These 4-Ingredient Dog Treats
• Are Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats Healthy?
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How to Make Dog Treats with Pumpkin & Peanut Butter
• Optional Variations & Dietary Adaptations
• Expert Tips & Serving Suggestions
• Storage Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Dog-Friendly Recipes
• Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
• 💬 Reviews

Why You’ll Love These 4-Ingredient Dog Treats

• Just 4 Healthy Ingredients - If you’re looking for a nutritious snack for your four-legged friends, this recipe is for you. Made with just 4 wholesome ingredients—real pumpkin, whole grain oats, low-fat peanut butter powder, and eggs—they’re the epitome of clean eating.
• Bougie & Budget-Friendly - It’s easy to get sticker shock from the all-natural dog treats they sell at pet stores. Some tiny little bags go for upwards of $7—and they barely have enough in them to last us a week! Luckily, these homemade peanut butter dog treats can be made for pennies on the dollar, and are every bit as yummy and adorable as store-bought.
• Beyond Doggie Delicious - My sweet hubby Joe has a quirky habit of trying all the dog treats we give our boys, and he hilariously declared these DIYs his favorite. That’s right, folks—this homemade dog treat recipe is human grade! (As I mentioned earlier, my picky eater Mikey also wolfs them down with enthusiasm.)

Are Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats Healthy?

The short answer? YES! Unless your buddies have specific dietary needs, these DIY dog biscuits are packed to the brim with nutrient-dense goodness. Unlike store-bought milk bones that are loaded with artificial preservatives, colors, and even salt, these peanut butter pumpkin dog treats are all-natural. 

Let’s break it down:

• Pumpkin is filled with all kinds of stuff that’s good for dogs. It’s an excellent source of fiber, which can aid upset tummies and even naturally express their anal glands. (Yay for no boot scootin’ booties!) But that’s not all—carotenoids are great for their skin and eyes. Vitamin E is good for their hearts and has anti-inflammatory properties. Iron helps create hemoglobin in their blood, and potassium is good for their muscles.
• Not only is powdered peanut butter lower in fat than conventional, it also works as a great alternative to flour in these yummy, gluten-free treats. As a bonus, it still contains beneficial nutrients like protein, vitamin B6 and vitamin E!
• Oats are high in fiber and are great for doggos that have sensitivities to wheat or other grains. Oats are also high in vitamin B6, which helps keep their coats nice and shiny, and linoleic acid which helps with itchy skin.
• Eggs are high in protein and fatty acids that are good for your pooch. Oh, and don't toss those shells! While it may sound weird, egg shells mimic the calcium and phosphorous they would get from eating animal bones in the wild. These minerals are essential to supporting healthy teeth and bones, which is why I often add them to my homemade food topper.

Ingredients & Substitutions

This peanut butter pumpkin dog treats recipe requires just a handful of simple, all-natural ingredients. Here’s what to grab:

• Pure Pumpkin Purée - Make sure you’re reaching for pure pumpkin, NOT canned pumpkin pie filling which has ingredients that are toxic to dogs. You can also use pure sweet potato purée or pure butternut squash purée instead.
• Powdered Peanut Butter - I wanted to make these homemade pumpkin dog treats without flour, so I figured powdered peanuts would be a great alternative. Make sure you pick a brand that is sugar free, and definitely avoid any with harmful ingredients like the artificial sweetener xylitol or cocoa powder(which are highly toxic to dogs). If you don’t have any on hand, you’re welcome to swap in whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, or ground flax meal.
• Rolled Oats - I used old-fashioned rolled oats, but you’re welcome to use quick-cooking oats or pre-ground oat flour instead.
• Eggs - For binding the batter together. If your doggies can’t handle eggs, try using aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) or flax eggs instead.

How to Make Dog Treats with Pumpkin & Peanut Butter

These easy homemade dog biscuits come together in a flash. You don't even need to use a rolling pin! Here’s how it’s done:

Step 1: Prep. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using your food processor (or high-speed blender), blitz your oats into a flour.

Step 2: Whisk Wet Ingredients (pumpkin and egg) in a large bowl till smooth.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients. Using a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon, stir in peanut powder, then stir in oats. The dough will be very thick.

Step 4: Shape. Using a small disher, scoop onto parchment-lined sheets. Flatten with slightly wet fingers to about ½-inch thickness. (You're also welcome to use cute cookie cutters! If you want to make little jack-o-lanterns like I did, use a toothpick to draw holes in the face and use a pinch of dough to make the stem.) Feel free to let your buddies lick the bowl to help with cleanup!

Step 5: Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown, then reduce heat to 300ºF. Bake an additional 15 minutes, then turn off the oven and allow the pumpkin oat dog treats to fully dry out. Allow to cool completely to room temperature, then store in a mason jar or another airtight container.

Optional Variations & Dietary Adaptations

Just because my boys love this peanut butter pumpkin dog treat recipe doesn’t mean they’re perfect for your pups. Here are some easy variations to try for your fur baby:

• Soft Pumpkin Oat Dog Treats - Got an old pup with tender teeth? Pull the pumpkin dog cookies out of the oven after just 25 minutes in the oven at 350ºF. Just note that these soft and chewy treats will need to be refrigerated to maintain freshness and they’ll only last for about 7-10 days.
• Pumpkin Dog Treats Without Peanut Butter - If your pups can’t do peanuts, swap in whole wheat flour or ground flaxseed instead.
• Other Fruit Peanut Butter Dog Treats - Bake or steam a sweet potato until super soft, then blitz into a purée to use in place of pumpkin. You can also use a mashed banana or unsweetened, unflavored apple sauce if you like!
• Grain-Free Pumpkin Dog Treats - Use ground flaxseed or your favorite quasi-grain flour (e.g. quinoa or buckwheat) in place of ground oats.
• Vegan Dog Treats - If your fur baby is on a vegan diet, swap in any of your preferred vegan egg substitutes like flax eggs or aquafaba.
• Personalized Treats - Homemade dog treats make a great gift, especially if you decorate them for the occasion. I cut them into pumpkins for fall, but they’re a treat you can make year-round. Try cutting them in different shapes (e.g. paw prints or dog bone shapes using a small bone cookie cutter), or make small squares with their initials pressed in. Or, for Christmas gifts, cut them to look like stars and candy canes!

Expert Tips & Serving Suggestions

• No food processor? No problem. Save a step and just buy pre-ground oat flour instead!
• Make sure you only serve these as treats, not as a full meal replacement. Doggies have specific nutritional needs, and while these pumpkin peanut butter dog treats are made with ingredients that are good for dogs, they’re not built to fully sustain them. In total, any supplementary foods outside of their kibble shouldn’t exceed more than 10% of their daily calories. (This means large dogs can eat more than small dogs.)

Storage Instructions

• Room Temperature: Store your pumpkin peanut butter dog biscuits in an airtight container, preferably with a leftover silica packet to keep them dry and crunchy. They should easily keep for a couple of weeks at room temperature.
• Refrigerator/Freezer: If you make a soft version that isn’t fully dried out, make sure to store your homemade treats in the fridge or freezer. They’ll keep for up to 10 days in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer. 

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