Peanut butter dog treats are adorable and wheat-free.  The base is brown rice flour.  Eggs and coconut oil help keep skin and fur soft!

homemade wheat-free peanut butter dog biscuits with turkey bacon bits

This weekend we welcomed a new addition to our family.  Today’s recipe share is for pup-healthy, peanut butter dog treats.  We brought home a Cavalier King Spaniel in the pocket size variety and named her Penny.  She is the sweetest little thing ever.  Her granny is a long-haired chihuahua and her genes are heavy on that side so she is pint-sized.  After losing our dear Oscar last summer we didn’t anticipate ever being ready for another dog.  We had our 2nd dog, spunky little Buddy, left behind and lonely.  That gave us the motivation to find another sweetheart pup.  That we did!  Our new pup is cute as a button.  Although we have not settled on a name, we are over the moon for our tiny gal.

My mom-in-law gifted me with this plate. It’s adorable and perfect for treats.

Most pet people would agree having a dog is a lot of work.  At the same time having pets and caring for them fills the heart in almost the same way as having children.  They bring daily joy, comfort, and laughter to our lives.  I can’t imagine a world without animals.

Today I am sharing a recipe for healthy peanut butter doggy biscuits.  If your dog is not your best friend, he will be after getting these treats!

We shy away from consuming white flours for ourselves.  Our pets deserve the same attention.  These homemade dog treats are wheat-free.  The base is brown rice flour.  Eggs and coconut oil help keep skin and fur soft.  To get a good crunch for healthy teeth cook them a couple of minutes longer.  I chop up leftover turkey bacon into little bits and mix them into the biscuit dough.

Dogs like sweet tastes as we humans do.  I give these treats natural sweetness by adding unsweetened apple sauce and honey.  I admit that I have tasted a few of these dog biscuits myself ;).  Aside from feeling oily, they are honestly not bad.  If you’re in a bind you can give a couple to your hungry human kids as a snack.  How’s that for a versatile recipe?

Here is the recipe:

Recipe notes:  Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the cookie cutter and desired crunchiness.  I have a mini bone cookie cutter I ordered online a few years back.  It is about an inch long and maybe a quarter inch down the middle.  It’s perfect for our petite-sized pooches.  The recipe makes quite a bit of dough.  For the small cookie cutters, it makes more than enough for our two dogs.  We have plenty to share with friends or freeze for later.  The dough can be finicky.  Add more flour as needed.  Refrigerate to help keep the dough firm in between baking batches to keep it firm and easy to work with.

Now for a photo share.  Get ready for a cuteness overload!!

she loves my slippers! so iconic 😉

little sweetie in a t-shirt dress – ha!

The girls can’t get enough of her!

I’m not unhappy either 😉

Hope this email finds you smiling, enjoying the sunshine, and eager for a healthy snack!

If you are as obsessed with dogs as we are, click over to read about my adventures with Dog Portraits.

Yield: 24

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

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Home made dog treats are best because you know exactly what what's in them. These dog biscuits are wheat free and a favorite among our dogs and their furry friends.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 1/2 cups brown rice flour
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, warmed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 Tablespoons honey, liquified
• 2 to 3 strips cooked turkey bacon, cut into small bits

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper
3. Beat eggs
4. Heat the ingredients that require warming
5. Combine all ingredients and stir until well combined
6. Line counter with a large sheet of parchment paper
7. Knead the dough with your hands
8. Flatten and spread dough out with your fingers to about 1/4 inch thick - you can cover with a 2nd sheet of parchment paper and press it down or roll it down with a pin
9. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters
10. Cook 8 to 10 minutes for small shapes; 20-25 minutes for larger shapes
11. Store in airtight container for up to 10 days or up to 2 months in the freezer

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 151Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 56mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g