Description
Wholesome banana and peanut butter chew sticks made for dogs, chewy and satisfying with simple pantry ingredients and easy baking steps.
Ingredients
- Bananas: 2 ripe, medium
- Peanut Butter: 1/2 cup (natural, no xylitol)
- Rolled Oats: 2 cups
- Egg: 1 large
- Whole Wheat Flour: 1 cup
- Water: 2-3 tablespoons (as needed to adjust dough)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, stir in the peanut butter, then add the egg, rolled oats, and whole wheat flour. Mix until a cohesive dough forms, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of water if needed to reach rollable consistency.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly flour a work surface and a rolling pin to prevent sticking; have the parchment-lined baking sheet ready.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness, then cut into stick shapes with a knife or pizza cutter and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake the sticks for 20 to 25 minutes until they are lightly golden and slightly firm to the touch. For a chewier texture remove closer to 20 minutes, for firmer chews bake a few minutes longer.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and let the sticks cool completely on a wire rack so they firm up and are safe for chewing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Offer one stick as a treat, break into smaller pieces for training, and always provide fresh water alongside treats.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without xylitol, do not use sweetened or artificially sweetened varieties.
- Allow treats to cool completely before serving to prevent crumbling and to ensure safe chewing.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to two months.
- Adjust portion sizes based on your dog’s size, age, and dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 3.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.5 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg