My deliciously easy Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats recipe is made with just 4 simple ingredients and a few minutes of active prep. They’re way cheaper than store-bought, they’re packed with good-for-pup goodies like fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, and there’s no weird additives or artificial ingredients to worry about!
My hubby and I never procreated, so our doggies are like our children. And, just like I like to treat my friends and family to yummy snacks, I also like to shower our fur babies with homemade goodies like these peanut butter banana dog treats, my pumpkin peanut butter dog treats, and DIY dog food topper. Sure, they may be a bit spoiled, but my 14 year-old first born is still kickin’ (and still gets the zoomies!), so we must be doing something right!
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Why You’ll Love Banana Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Quick & Easy - So long as you have a food processor (or you buy oat flour instead of oats), making this doggie treat dough takes just a couple of minutes. You can go the easy route and make them like drop cookies, or roll them out and cut them into cute shapes if you like.
- All-Natural - If you’re not a fan of the artificial colors and preservatives they add to store-bought dog treats, going DIY is the way to go. These treats are made with just 4 human-grade ingredients—dried peanut butter, bananas, eggs, and whole grain oats.
- Budget-Friendly - Considering high-end human-grade peanut butter and banana dog treats can run $8-10+ for a small box, this homemade recipe is a gift to your wallet. You can make a big ol’ tray for just a fraction of the price—I spent just $4 in 2026 prices!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ripe Bananas - The spottier they are, the sweeter they’ll be. Even overripe bananas that are mostly brown are good here—if they'd be good in banana bread, they also work for dog treats.
- Old-Fashioned Oats - Using whole old-fashioned oats keeps prices even lower, but you’re welcome to swap in store-bought oat flour if you’d like. (If you do, you don’t need to use a food processor—just a regular electric mixer should do the trick!)
- Peanut Butter Powder - Make sure you’re grabbing a brand that is made with just peanuts, no salt, no sugar and DEFINITELY NO XYLITOL, which is toxic to pups.
- Eggs - The perfect high-protein binder for our dough. As a bonus, if you accidentally get eggshell in the mix, you can let it go. Crushed eggshells are high in calcium, which is good for your pups’ teeth and can even help with arthritis! Just make sure to use organic eggs to ensure the shells haven’t been treated with anything toxic.
How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
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. Mash banana with a fork in a large mixing bowl, then whisk in the eggs till smooth.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients. Using a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon, stir in peanut powder, then stir in oat flour. The dough will be very thick, but sticky.
Step 4: Shape. Using a small disher, scoop onto parchment-lined sheets. Dampen your fingers with a bit of water and lightly press them out to about ½-inch thickness. Feel free to let your buddies lick the bowl to help with cleanup! (You can also add extra oat flour to make it easy enough to roll out the dough and cut the treats into cute shapes. This isn't necessary, but it is fun. More details below!)
Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, then reduce heat to 300ºF. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes, then turn off the oven and allow the banana and peanut butter 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
- Rolled & Cut - If you want to get a little “extra” and make your homemade dog treats in cute shapes, add an extra ½-¾ cup oat flour for a drier, sturdier dough. Add enough oat flour to take away the tacky feeling. The dough can then be rolled out to ½-inch thickness with a rolling pin and cut with your preferred cookie cutter shapes. (I'm partial to the dog bone my photographer used, but feel free to try different shapes and different sizes to suit your pup.)
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats - Swap out the bananas for canned pumpkin purée. Butternut squash or sweet potato mash can also be used! Note that since pumpkin doesn’t have as much sugar as ripe bananas, you can bake them a bit longer before they burn. I recommend adding 10 minutes to the initial cook time, then an extra 5 minutes to the second cook time for drying them out.
- Soft Banana Peanut Butter Dog Treats - Got an old pup with tender teeth? Pull the dog cookies out of the oven after just 20-25 minutes in the oven at 350ºF. 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. (The fully dried-out version keeps at room temperature nearly indefinitely.)
- Banana Dog Treats Without Peanut Butter - If your babies can’t do peanuts, swap in whole wheat flour or ground flaxseed instead.
- Grain-Free 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. Alternatively, swap in natural peanut butter for the eggs, adding enough as needed to bring the dough together. The fat content will be a bit higher, though.
- Optional Mix-Ins - Dog treats are essentially cookies for your pups, so feel free to get creative here! Try using sugar-free dried fruit like blueberries or apples (NO RAISINS/SULTANAS), unsalted nuts like peanuts, or dog-friendly carob chips.
Expert Tips
- No food processor? No problem. Save a step and just buy pre-ground oat flour instead!
- Add extra dry ingredients for rolling and cutting. While I most often make these banana and peanut butter dog treats without going the extra mile of cutting them into cute shapes, I totally understand the impulse. If you want to go this route,
- 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 banana 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.
FAQs
Yes—peanut butter and banana can be a great treat for dogs when served appropriately. Bananas are naturally sweet, soft, and easy to digest, making them a dog-friendly fruit packed with potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber. Peanut butter is also a favorite, thanks to its rich flavor and protein content. However, it’s important to choose a natural peanut butter that does not contain added sugar, salt, or the artificial sweetener xylitol—which is toxic to dogs. I like to use dried peanut butter powder to make these treats, as it keeps the fat content lower. Together, peanut butter and banana make a safe and tasty combo that works well as an occasional treat, training reward, or even stuffed into a toy. Just keep portions small, since both are calorie-dense and should complement—not replace—a balanced dog diet.
The only baking chips that are dog-friendly (that I know of) are carob chips. If possible, reach for unsweetened ones to keep your pup from getting added sugar.
The “90/10 rule” for dogs is a simple guideline for feeding treats: It means 90% of your dog’s daily calories should come from a complete, balanced dog food, and no more than 10% should come from treats.This helps ensure your dog gets all the nutrients they need while still enjoying extras like these homemade peanut butter banana treats. Going over that 10% regularly can lead to weight gain or nutritional imbalances.
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Banana Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 C Ripe Banana about 1 large
- 2 Eggs
- 1.5 C Peanut Powder
- 1.5 C Old Fashioned Oats blitzed into flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Using your food processor (or high speed blender), blitz your oats into a flour.1.5 C Old Fashioned Oats
- Mash the banana in a large bowl. Whisk together banana and egg till smooth.1 C Ripe Banana, 2 Eggs
- Using a spatula, stir in peanut powder. Finally stir in oats. This will be a very thick, tacky dough.1.5 C Peanut Powder
- Using a small disher, scoop onto parchment lined sheets. Flatten with slightly wet fingers.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until they're starting to brown, then reduce heat to 300. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes, then turn off oven and allow treats to fully dry out. (Alternately, you can keep them as soft, chewy treats for older doggies by pulling them out after the initial 30 minutes. Just know that these soft treats will need to be refrigerated for freshness.)
Notes
- Rolled & Cut - If you want to get a little “extra” and make your homemade dog treats in cute shapes, add an extra ½-¾ cup oat flour for a drier, sturdier dough. Add enough oat flour to take away the tacky feeling. The dough can then be rolled out to ½-inch thickness with a rolling pin and cut with your preferred cookie cutter shapes. (I'm partial to the dog bone my photographer used, but feel free to try different shapes and different sizes to suit your pup.)
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats - Swap out the bananas for canned pumpkin purée. Butternut squash or sweet potato mash can also be used! Note that since pumpkin doesn’t have as much sugar as ripe bananas, you can bake them a bit longer before they burn. I recommend adding 10 minutes to the initial cook time, then an extra 5 minutes to the second cook time for drying them out.
- Soft Banana Peanut Butter Dog Treats - Got an old pup with tender teeth? Pull the dog cookies out of the oven after just 20-25 minutes in the oven at 350ºF. 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. (The fully dried-out version keeps at room temperature nearly indefinitely.)
- Banana Dog Treats Without Peanut Butter - If your babies can’t do peanuts, swap in whole wheat flour or ground flaxseed instead.
- Grain-Free 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. Alternatively, swap in natural peanut butter for the eggs, adding enough as needed to bring the dough together. The fat content will be a bit higher, though.
- Optional Mix-Ins - Dog treats are essentially cookies for your pups, so feel free to get creative here! Try using sugar-free dried fruit like blueberries or apples (NO RAISINS/SULTANAS), unsalted nuts like peanuts, or dog-friendly carob chips.
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