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Apple Peanut Butter Dog Treats

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Homemade apple peanut butter dog treats are a healthy way to say “I love you” to your four-legged friends and family.

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It’s closing in on a FULL year since Cookie become my forever puppy, so I wanted to make her first Valentine’s Day with a mom something special.

Because Cookie makes every day for me special. (Did that sentence make you gag a little? I gagged but the sentiment is true.)

I mean, just look at my baby in her reindeer costume at Christmas!

She was so freaking cute in her little outfit that I forced her to wear it for a week straight, and in that time she didn’t complain or try to chew it off of herself even once. I started calling her the littlest reindeer and made up a story about a tiny dog from Mexico who didn’t have a home so she ran and she ran and she ran, finally ending up at the North Pole and becoming the littlest reindeer. If she tired of hearing me talk about reindeer from Mexico, she never let me know it. She’s sweet like that.

small terrier in a reindeer outfit | apple peanut butter dog treats

In the time I’ve known my little Cookers, she been the recipient of more belly rubs than I can count, gotten over her extreme fear of sprinklers (for the most part), and developed a love for peanut butter, which she didn’t like at all when I first brought her home. She now has a deep and abiding love for the stuff just like her mom does, to the point that she practically wags her tail off of her body whenever I pull the peanut butter jar out of the fridge. Seriously, it’s so cute.

Naturally, peanut butter dog treats were in order. And because Cookie also loves apple I thought apple peanut butter dog treats were the perfect thing for her.

And guys, I don’t claim to be an expert, but I think these are pretty healthy. With apples, natural peanut butter, flax, water, and flour being the only ingredients, they’re something I don’t feel guilty giving my darling little reindeer. I even packaged some up, tied a little bow on top, and gave them to my neighbors for their dogs.

apple peanut butter dog treats in a tart pan sitting on a pink doily

On a side note, it weird that I don’t know my human neighbors’ names but I know all of their dogs by name? Maybe.

A note about the recipe: I realized as these were baking that I don’t have any way to determine if the recipe needs tweaking for better flavor. I ate one after it baked and it was disgusting. Exactly as disgusting as a cookie would be when whole wheat flour is its predominant ingredient. But Cookie gobbled them down so they must be fine for the canine palate.

I tried to get a picture of her eating one but she’s so wiggly they all came out blurry. This is her just after finishing one.

small terrier licking her lips | apple peanut butter dog treats

Lip-licking means peanut butter dog treats are where it’s at.

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Apple Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
26 mins
Total Time
46 mins
 

Apple peanut butter dog treats are a fun homemade treat for all your furry friends!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 treats
Author: Kelsie
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup grated apple
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour plus more as necessary
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 3 tablespoons flax seeds finely ground
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place the grated apple onto a layer of paper towels and squeeze most of the liquid out of it. Set apple aside.
  3. Combine the flours and ground flax in a medium mixing bowl. Add the water and peanut butter, stirring until combined—the dough will be pretty dry so I recommend mixing with your hands instead of a spoon or spatula. Mix in the grated and squeezed-dry apple until evenly distributed. If it’s too dry add a bit more water; if it’s too wet add a bit more whole wheat flour. Knead until the dough becomes a cohesive mass.
  4. Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured work surface. Cut into 1-inch hearts (or other shapes) and bake 26 to 30 minutes, until treats are light golden brown. (Larger cookies will take longer to bake, smaller ones will take less time so adjust baking time accordingly.) Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

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Comments

  1. Wendy Stancel says

    August 24, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    Our pup loves these too!

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      August 25, 2020 at 2:49 pm

      That’s wonderful! Thank you for letting me know!

      Reply
  2. Peta` says

    July 5, 2020 at 1:54 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! How should these be stored? Specifically, if not freezing, how long can they be stored before having to discard?

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      July 5, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      They should last about a week at room temp in an airtight container.

      Reply
  3. Cherilynne Utton says

    June 4, 2020 at 11:28 am

    Thank you for posting this recipe. Cookie looks like our Jazz, whom we had to put down last year. I’m going to try and make these with Apple Sauce, as I have a glut of that right now. It’s unsweetened so I would think it’s ok.
    M(issing) I(n) A(ction) MIA should love them, and Gidgett too, our other two dogs.

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      June 8, 2020 at 7:11 am

      Awww I’m so sorry to hear about Jazz! It’s so hard to lose a fur baby. I hope your other puppies love these treats!

      Reply
  4. Anita says

    May 22, 2020 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    My dogs loved these cookies and they’re easy to make i didn’t have flax seed on hand so I used organic rolled oats . I will definitely make these again

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      May 23, 2020 at 7:00 am

      I’m so glad they liked them! And love the idea of using rolled oats too! Thanks for letting me know, Anita!

      Reply
  5. Emilie says

    May 11, 2020 at 8:53 am

    Hey! Tried these and the dogs LOVED them. Wondering if they can be frozen, and if so – for how long? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      May 11, 2020 at 10:31 am

      Oh yay! I’m glad they liked them! I think they’d be fine to freeze. Put them in an airtight container and they should last at least a month, probably two.

      Reply
  6. Darren says

    January 10, 2020 at 3:32 am

    5 stars
    The last dog picture; that’s what love looks like.

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      January 12, 2020 at 10:24 am

      It is!

      Reply
  7. Caitlyn says

    December 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    Can I substitute these for a different kind of flour? I have almond flour, coconut flour, and three kinds of white flour, and I don’t think I need anymore types of flour😂😂

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      December 16, 2018 at 6:18 pm

      Hi Caitlyn! You can substitute regular old all-purpose flour. I hear you on having WAY TOO MANY kinds of flour lying around!

      Reply
  8. CakePants says

    February 14, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    These treats look so good that *I* almost want to snag a few! What a sweet tribute to Cookie. I did a double take when I first read her name because that was my childhood dog’s name too! And I’m pretty sure it’s the normal progression to learn your neighbors’ dogs’ names several months before learning theirs. At least, that’s how it seems to go for us!

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    • Kelsie says

      February 14, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      Thank you! They probably taste better than some of the treats I give Cookie, that’s for sure! I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who disregards human neighbors’ names, at least to start. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Ella says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    My dogs love these — even the one who isn’t fond of peanut butter. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      February 6, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      I’m so glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply

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