Homemade Banana and Peanut Butter Chew Sticks for Dogs Recipe
These homemade banana and peanut butter chew sticks are a natural and healthy treat for your dog. Made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, unsweetened peanut butter, oat flour, and coconut oil, these chews provide a tasty, nutritious snack that supports your dog’s dental health and satisfies their chewing instincts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes (soft) or 1.5-2 hours (firm)
- Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened, xylitol-free)
- 1½ cups oat flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until they are completely smooth to create the base for your dough.
- Add Peanut Butter and Coconut Oil: Mix the natural peanut butter and coconut oil into the mashed bananas until well combined, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Incorporate Oat Flour: Gradually add the oat flour to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously until a firm, pliable dough forms that can be shaped easily.
- Shape Chew Sticks: Roll the dough into logs or use a piping bag to form chew sticks of your desired size for your dog.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the shaped chew sticks evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to ensure proper baking.
- Bake: For softer chews, bake at 300°F (150°C) for 25-30 minutes. For firmer chews, lower the oven temperature to 200°F (90°C) and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours to achieve the desired texture.
- Cool: Allow the chew sticks to cool completely on a wire rack; this helps them firm up and prevents sticking.
- Store: Store the cooled chew sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 3 months for longer shelf life.
Notes
- Ensure peanut butter is xylitol-free, as xylitol is toxic to dogs.
- Oat flour can be made by grinding oats at home if unavailable in stores.
- Adjust baking time depending on the desired chewiness of the sticks.
- Always supervise your dog when giving treats to avoid choking hazards.
- These treats are intended as occasional snacks and should not replace a balanced diet.
