Introduction

These homemade blueberry dog treats are a healthy and delicious snack for your furry friend. Packed with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter and dried blueberries, they’re easy to make and sure to be a hit with your pup.

A stack of eight light brown bone-shaped treats embedded with dark blueberries sits on a white marbled surface. One treat leans in front of the stack, showing its shape and blueberry details. Behind the stack is a white bowl with handles, filled with more of the blueberry treats. To the right, there is a small pile of loose blueberries and a wooden spoon filled with oats. To the left, a golden spoon holds a scoop of peanut butter, next to a folded blue and white striped cloth and a bone-shaped cookie cutter. The background is a clean white tiled wall. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (no sugar or sweetener)
2 eggs
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup water
1 cup dried blueberries unsweetened

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and peanut butter until smooth.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and quick-cooking oats.
Step 4: Add the peanut butter and egg mixture into the flour and oats mixture.
Step 5: Pour in half of the water. Use your hands or a large spoon to mix the ingredients. Add more water little by little until the dough comes together well.
Step 6: Add the dried blueberries to the dough. Press the dough down onto the blueberries and knead gently to evenly incorporate them throughout.
Step 7: Place the dough on a clean work surface and roll it out with a rolling pin to about ¼ to ½-inch thickness, depending on your preference.
Step 8: Use a cookie cutter to cut out individual dog treats from the rolled dough.
Step 9: Arrange the cut treats on a non-stick baking sheet or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Step 10: Bake the treats in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until firm and lightly golden.
Step 11: Remove the tray from the oven and transfer the dog treats to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt to keep the treats healthy for your dog.
You can substitute dried blueberries with dried cranberries or chopped fresh blueberries if preferred.
Try cutting the treats into fun shapes to make snack time more playful.
If the dough feels too dry, add water gradually to avoid it becoming too sticky.

Storage

Store the cooled dog treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to a month or freeze for up to three months. When ready to use, thaw frozen treats completely before offering them to your dog.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with multiple heart-shaped cookies that are golden brown with dark blue spots, placed on a white marbled surface. The cookies are stacked upright inside the bowl, showing their textured surface with visible oats and berries. In front of the bowl is a silver dog-bone shaped cookie cutter resting flat on the surface. To the left, a striped blue and white cloth sits next to a copper spoon filled with brown powder, while on the right, a wooden spoon holds light oats with some oats scattered nearby. There is also a small pile of dark blue dried berries placed neatly on the white marbled surface. The background shows white subway tiles in soft focus. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Are these treats safe for all dogs?

These treats use dog-friendly ingredients like peanut butter and blueberries. However, always check for any allergies your dog may have and introduce new treats gradually.

Can I use fresh blueberries instead of dried?

Fresh blueberries can be used, but they contain more moisture which may affect the dough texture. You might need to reduce the added water slightly and bake for a few extra minutes to compensate.