Description
Homemade banana and peanut butter chewy sticks bring tail-wagging happiness to canine companions. Crafted with wholesome ingredients, these nutritious treats offer a delicious reward that dogs adore and pet parents can feel good about serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) natural peanut butter
- 1 egg
Flour Ingredient:
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) oat flour
Additional Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 325F (165C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth mixture by thoroughly mashing the banana and incorporating peanut butter, egg, and coconut oil until the consistency is uniform and well-blended.
- Gradually fold oat flour into the wet ingredients, working carefully to develop a soft, pliable dough that holds its shape without excessive crumbliness.
- Transform the dough into slender cylindrical forms, crafting logs approximately 4-5 inches long and maintaining a consistent 1/2 inch thickness across each treat.
- Arrange the shaped dough logs onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each piece to promote even baking and golden coloration.
- Monitor the baking process, allowing the treats to develop a light golden hue and achieve a set texture, which typically requires 20-25 minutes of oven time.
- Remove the baking sheet and permit the treats to cool completely at room temperature, preventing potential crumbling and ensuring structural integrity.
- Store the cooled dog treats in an airtight container within the refrigerator for optimal freshness, maintaining quality for up to one week, or freeze for extended preservation.
Notes
- Customize the treats by adjusting flour type for dogs with specific grain sensitivities or allergies.
- Choose natural, unsweetened peanut butter without xylitol to ensure dog safety and prevent potential toxicity.
- Experiment with portion sizes based on your dog’s weight and dietary needs, breaking larger sticks into smaller training treats.
- Store in portion-controlled batches to maintain freshness and prevent potential spoilage, ensuring maximum nutritional value for your furry friend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg