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My two fur baby Morkies literally go bananas when I peel a banana in the mornings for my oatmeal. They love it when I cut off a slice to share with them. Bella and Edward also love it when I make them these homemade banana dog treats. This easy recipe includes bananas and oats, so they can have their own version of my yummy breakfast.
Pinterest is a great place to find dog treat recipes. This homemade banana dog treats recipe was originally a 2-ingredient recipe with bananas and oats. I tweaked it to add a little more flavor and nutritive value.
Extra Two Ingredients – Cinnamon and Olive Oil
You can’t go wrong adding cinnamon and olive oil to any dog treat recipe. For instance, cinnamon can regulate blood sugar and raise insulin resistance, therefore preventing diabetes. Plus, it tastes yummy!
In addition, olive oil is known as brain food for dogs helping prevent the cognitive decline in aging dogs. Bella and Edward are 10 and 8, so I try to add a little olive oil to their diet whenever I can.
Original Two Ingredients – Oats and Bananas
Oats and bananas are found in a lot of homemade dog treat recipes.
Oats, in particular, are a good choice of grain for pets, according to Dr. Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD.
Why add oats to dog treats?
- quick-cooking
- contain more protein per calorie than any other common grain
- anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties
- calming effect on the nervous system
- helps strengthen the spleen, pancreas, immune system, and the heart
- rich in silicon, which helps make bones strong (you might be interested in reading more about silicon and bone health)
- acidic, so not likely to cause allergies
- tolerated by the largest number of dogs
Bananas are a great source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, biotin, and copper. However, they should be given in moderation, because too much of this good thing can cause constipation.
Why add bananas to dog treats?
- boosts the immune system
- replenishes electrolytes
- promotes skin and coat health.
How to Make Homemade Banana Dog Treats
Ingredients for Go Bananas! Biscuits
- 3 bananas
- 4 cups oats
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Steps to Make Go Bananas! Biscuits
First, preheat your oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Then, mash the bananas. I use a potato masher, but a fork will work just as well.
Next, mix in the oats, cinnamon, and olive oil with a spoon. Stir until it starts to pull away from the bowl and is well blended.
After that, cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 5 minutes, allowing the oats to expand.
I lined my counter with wax paper. Then, I took a small amount of dough and mashed with my fingers until I got them the thickness I wanted.
I used these adorable little cookie cutters I found at my local Michael’s craft store. However, I ended up using only the bone, dog, and paw shapes.
On a side note, the next time I make these, I am going to roll the dough out to get it a little thinner than what my fingers could do.
I added a little extra touch to the paw print shape, because I wanted it to have the impression of the bottom of a paw pad. With a small straw I added the top four sections and with a larger straw, I added the larger section.
In addition, I put the shapes on a flat cookie sheet. I used my Pampered Chef pizza stone. Bake at 225 degrees for 25 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 20 minutes.
Lastly, let the biscuits thoroughly cool before sharing with your fur baby.
Bella and Edward Gave Their Approval All Week Long
This is always the best part of making homemade dog treats. It’s time to share with your favorite fur babies.
I also shared by taking biscuits in zip-lock baggies to my work to all of the dog moms. They said their fur babies love these homemade banana dog treats. Then, I put the remainder in the freezer, so I can spoil Bella and Edward later with them.
If your fur baby loves these homemade banana dog treats, then he or she might love our other Dog Chef recipes with bananas.
Banana Apple PB Cookies
Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
How do you share bananas with your dogs? We would love to read about it in the comments below.
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Go Bananas! Biscuits
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Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 4 cups oats
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mash the bananas.
Mix in the oats, cinnamon, and olive oil with a spoon. Stir until it starts to pull away from the bowl and is well blended.
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 5 minutes, allowing the oats to expand.
Roll out the dough and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
Put the shapes on a flat cookie sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 20 minutes.
Let them thoroughly cool before sharing with your fur baby.
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