6 Easy Dog Treat Recipes for Valentine's Day

Follow these simple recipes and show your canine companion some extra love this Valentine’s Day!

Peanut Butter Star Treats

To make peanut butter star treats, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup dog-safe peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350º F.
2. Mix your eggs, peanut butter, and flour into a large bowl. This should result in a dough that feels thick and slightly crumbly. Slowly mix in the water until a smooth dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough to roughly 1/3″ thick. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut into the dough. Place the stars on a baking sheet and put them in the oven for 15 minutes.
4. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Photo Credit: Peanut Butter Star Treats

Chicken and Beet Treats

To make chicken and beet dog treats, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 1 – 1 ½ cup quick cook oatmeal
• 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1/2 cup cooked beets, diced
• 1 large egg

Instructions:

1. Start by heating your oven to 350º F.
2. In a blender or food processor, grind the oats until they reach a flour-like consistency.
3. Add the chopped chicken, beets, and egg to the oat flour. Blend until the mixture forms a dough. If the dough is too wet, add a bit more oats. If it’s too dry, incorporate a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
4. Scoop the dough with a spoon and place each portion onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball using a spatula or your hand.
5. Bake in pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.
6. Once baked, remove the treats and let them stand for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Photo Credit: Chicken and Beet Treats

Peanut Butter and Banana Treats

To make peanut butter and banana dog treats, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup dog-safe peanut butter
• 1 banana
• 3 cups rolled oats

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350º F.
2. Insert oats into a food processor. Mix for 2 minutes. This should result in a floury consistency.
3. Add peanut butter and beaten egg to the food processor and mix until the dough looks even. If your dough looks too try, try adding one tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
4. Place dough onto a floured worktop and roll it out to roughly 1/8″ thick.
5. Cut treats out with a cookie cutter or roll them into balls. Cook for 16 minutes.
6. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Photo Credit: Peanut Butter and Banana Treats

Chicken and Wild Rice Biscuits

To make chicken and wild rice dog biscuits, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces Cooked Boneless Chicken Breast
• ½ cup Cooked Wild Rice
• ½ cup Chicken Stock
• 2 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• 1 Egg

Instructions:

1. Start by heating your oven to 350º F.
2. In a small food processor or blender, combine the chicken, rice, and chicken stock. Blend until it forms a smooth paste.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken paste with flour, salt, and an egg. Stir everything until thoroughly mixed.
4. Place the dough on a clean, floured surface and knead until no longer sticky. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to about a half-inch thickness.
5. Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Place the biscuits in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they turn a light brown color.
7. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.

Photo Credit: Chicken and Wild Rice Biscuits

Peanut Butter and Carrot Treats

To make peanut butter and carrot dog treats, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup dog-safe peanut butter
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 1 cup water
• 1 egg white

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375º F
2. Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl until a dough starts to form.
3. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 3 minutes. Once fully combined, roll the dough out to 1/3″ thick.
4. Use a cookie cutter to to cut into the dough, creating treats of your choice.
5. Place on a lined baking sheet and brush with egg white. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Photo Credit: Peanut Butter and Carrot Treats

Sweet Potato Treats

To make sweet potato dog treats, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 3.5 oz container sweet potato baby food
• ¾ cup + 1 Tablespoon gluten-free flour
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1 large egg, beaten

Instructions:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, flour, oats, and honey. Mix thoroughly with a spatula. Once combined, transfer the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and knead the dough.
3. Flatten the dough to a thickness between ¼ and ½ inch. Choose your preferred cookie cutter shapes and cut out the biscuits.
4. Arrange the biscuit shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Apply an egg wash to the top of each biscuit.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
7. Once done, allow the treats to cool completely.

Photo Credit: Sweet Potato Treats

Feeling Lazy?

Looking for something easy for your pet without skimping on quality? Pet Releaf’s calming chews are a great, hassle-free way to spoil your pup. Edibites come in a variety of flavors, much like the recipes we’ve shared above, including favorites such as Sweet Potato and Peanut Butter Banana.