Woffies Bacon and Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Your pooch will beg for more of these Bacon and Peanut Butter Dog treats after just one bite. No need for dog bones when you can have bacon!

It’s no secret that dogs love bacon. But what about peanut butter? Is that a treat your dog will also love?

We can’t speak for every dog, but we can tell you that our dog’s, Ruby and Callie, loved this bacon and peanut butter homemade dog treats.

The bacon supplies a healthy dose of protein, while the peanut butter provides healthy fat and helps keep her teeth clean as she gnaws at the treats.

Homemade Dog Treats Recipes

Honestly, there’s nothing better for a dog than homemade dog treats.

Homemade dog treats are much healthier than commercially produced treats, and it really strengthens your bond with your dog. And, of course, it is a lot more economical.

You can make your own peanut butter dog treats at home, too, and they don’t have to be boring.

Today, we’re going to show you how to make some adorable bacon and peanut butter homemade dog treats.

They’re perfect for a special occasion, like the Fourth of July or Halloween, a party or as an everyday snack.

How to Make Bacon and Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Ingredients

• Dog Safe Peanut Butter
• Whole Wheat Flour
• Powdered Nonfat Milk
• 1 Egg or ¼ cup applesauce, unsweetened
• Baking powder
• Oats
• Bacon

Supplies Needed

• Mixer
• Mixing bowl
• Cookie Cutters
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper or Silpat Mat
• Rolling Pin

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Best Way to store my Dog Treats?

These treats can be stored for up to a week in an air-tight container.

Storing them in the refrigerator is best.

Can I use Regular Flour?

Whole wheat flour is higher in fiber for your dogs, but you can use unbleached all purpose flour, if preferred.

What Kind of Oats Do I Need?

For this recipe you can use rolled, whole or even quick oats. We use rolled oats often.

Printable Dog Treats Recipe: Bacon and Peanut Butter

Yield: Depends on cookie Cutter Size

Bacon and Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 32 minutes

Additional Time: 42 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 24 minutes

Your pooch will be begging for more of these treats after just one bite. No need for dog bones when you can have bacon! Check with your Veterinarian if you have any concerns about the ingredients.

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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

1. Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit.
2. Line your baking sheets with 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
3. Chop bacon into small pieces and fry in a frying pan. Place the bacon onto some paper towels to drain the fat off the bacon pieces. Set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl mix peanut butter, egg, non-fat milk, and egg ( or substitute applesauce for an egg).
5. 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.
6. Next, add your oats and chopped bacon pieces, mixing until you’ve formed a dough ball.
7. Using a rolling pin, roll out your dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
8. With your cookie, cutters cut out your shapes and place onto a baking sheet.
9. Bake your dog treats for 18-20 minutes, then flip the dog biscuits and continue baking for another 10-12 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and allow the dog treats to cool on a cooling rack.
11. 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.

Bacon and Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe