Have you ever met a dog who doesn’t love peanut butter? And are you always looking for ways to use up ripe bananas? These 3-ingredient dog treats are simple to make and leverage some of our most basic pantry staples: oats (oat flour), natural peanut butter, and bananas. That’s it! They come together in about an hour, most of which is hands-off while the biscuit dough chills and then bakes. These Pantry Pup Biscuits are wholesome little delights for your furry pal and make thoughtful gifts for new pup-parents or your dog-loving friends and family.
Pantry Pup Biscuits
Yields: 24 biscuits | Prep + Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
2 cups oats + 2 tablespoons, divided
2 ripe bananas, fresh or thawed from frozen
½ cup natural, unsweetened, unsalted peanut butter
Equipment:
Measuring cups
Food processor with blade attachment
Rubber spatula
Medium mixing bowl
Plastic wrap
Rolling pin
Cookie cutter(s) or butter knife
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Metal spatula
Large jar with a lid
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to320°F and prep the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the base of your food processor,grind the oats into a coarse flour. You can also use oat flour to start with if you’d like to skip this step.
- Add the ripe bananas and peanut butter to the oat flour and pulse until well incorporated and a sticky dough has formed. If you’re using frozen bananas, thaw them first and drain the excess liquid before adding them to the mixture.
- Use the rubber spatula to move the dough into your mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the dough to become firm, less sticky to handle. You can chill the dough overnight if you are making it ahead.
- Use 2 tablespoons of the oat flour to dust your work surface to further keep the dough from sticking. Using the rubber spatula, scrape the chilled dough onto the floured surface. Roll the dough to about ¼ to ½ inch thickness. You can cut the dough into treat-sized squares based on the size you need for your particular dog or use cookie cutters to make any size and shape you like. Kids love this part!
- Bake 12 per sheet, evenly spaced apart. They do not spread much during the bake.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then use a metal spatula to flip them. Return to the 300 degree oven for another 15 minutes or until they are firm to the touch and golden on both sides. See notes for bake time and crunchiness adjustments.
- Allow the biscuits to cool for 20 minutes before serving them to your pet, just to be safe.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container. They will last for about 1 week on the counter top, 2 weeks in the fridge, and up to 3 months in the freezer.
Recipe Notes:
- Freeze the dough for future use! You can choose to bake half of the biscuits now and use the rest of the dough when you run out or want to make a hostess gift for your dog-loving friends.
- If your pup requires a chewier treat, reduce the bake time by 3 minutes per side. If you want them a bit crunchier, you can also increase the bake time until they reach your desired texture.
- Thawed, previously frozen bananas work just as well as ripe bananas. Just be sure to drain the excess liquid before adding them to your oats to keep the dough from becoming too moist and sticky.
- Be sure to check with your veterinarian on your pet’s specific dietary needs!
These 3-ingredient dog treats are simple to make and leverage some of our most basic pantry staples.