Name: Christmas Dog Treats Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-489665H42M4S
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Pet Food
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; ⅓ cup water; 1 medium ripe banana, mashed; 1 extra large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons honey; ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt; ¼ cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 ½ tablespoons honey; Red and green gel food coloring

Introduction

These Christmas Dog Treats are a festive and healthy way to spoil your furry friend during the holidays. Made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, peanut butter, and banana, they’re naturally tasty and easy to make at home. The colorful Greek yogurt frosting adds a fun decorative touch that’s safe for dogs to enjoy.

The image shows multiple dog Christmas treats arranged on a wooden board covered with white parchment paper, placed on a white marbled surface. The treats come in three main shapes: paw prints, snowflakes, and bones. The paw print treats have a light brown base with a thick white icing layer on top, decorated with bright red or green icing shaped like a paw pad and toes. The snowflake treats have a light brown base and are decorated with simple white icing patterns resembling snowflake arms and dots. The bone-shaped treats also have a light brown base and are decorated with zigzag lines of red or dark green icing. A white and red striped cloth is visible in the background. The text “Dog Christmas TREATS” is printed above the treats. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour.

Step 3: Heat the peanut butter for 20 seconds if it’s thick, then stir it into the flour along with water, mashed banana, beaten egg, and honey until the dough is well combined.

Step 4: Dust a work surface with some remaining flour. Turn the dough out and roll it to ¼ inch thickness.

Step 5: Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake for 18–20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes; look for a golden brown bottom.

Step 7: Transfer treats to a cooling rack to cool completely while you prepare the frosting.

Step 8: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cornstarch, and honey until smooth.

Step 9: Divide the frosting into three bowls. Add red food coloring to one, green to another, and leave one plain. Stir until colors are even.

Step 10: Fill piping bags with each color. Snip the tips and decorate treats with paw pads or snowflakes. The frosting will be thin, so pipe carefully to avoid drips.

Step 11: Let the frosting harden before serving the treats to your dog.

Tips & Variations

Substitute oat flour for whole wheat flour for a gluten-free option.

Use beet root powder and spirulina powder instead of gel food coloring for natural color; avoid any ingredients containing green tea, which is harmful to dogs.

You can replace honey with molasses, but this will darken the dough and frosting.

Ensure the peanut butter contains no xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.

FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?

It’s best to use creamy peanut butter to help the dough come together smoothly and avoid pieces that might be hard to mix or cut.

Are these treats safe for all dogs?

These treats use dog-friendly ingredients, but always check for allergies or sensitivities specific to your dog, especially to peanuts or bananas.