Celebrate Adopt A Shelter Dog Month With Homemade Dog Treats

Confidant, running buddy, napping partner in crime… our pets play many roles in our lives, it’s only fair they should be celebrated; what better time to do just that than October, which is National Adopt A Shelter Dog Month?

We love our animal companions here at BLDG 25, and many of the pups that accompany their owners to the Navy Yard were adopted right here in Philly. But no matter where your canine companion comes from, we think all good dogs are deserving of a reward every now and then, don’t you agree? Today I’m sharing a simple recipe for dog treats that you can whip up in a matter of minutes, you might already have everything you need! Bring a batch to your pals at the dog park and you’ll be sure to gain a few new canine admirers.

Peanut Butter Pup Treats

Ingredients:

2/3 cup oats

1 cup oat flour (see directions on how to make this below)

1 ripe banana, mashed

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup dried parsley (for fresh breath!)

3 tbsp peanut butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. To make the oat flour, pour 1 cup of oats into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor (or a large mixing bowl) and mix until combined and formed into a soft dough. Remove the dough from the processor and place it on a lightly floured surface.

To create circular cookies, ball up pieces of the dough and flatten in your palm. To create cut-outs, roll out the dough using a rolling pin until 1/4″ thick and use a cookie cutter to cut out the shapes. Place treats on the cookie sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Store in an airtight container or in the freezer, being sure to defrost before giving to well-deserving dogs.