Description
Canine companions will wag tails for homemade banana and peanut butter chewy sticks, packed with nutritious ingredients dogs adore. Wholesome treats made with love provide tail-wagging happiness for furry friends seeking delicious, healthy snacks.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) creamy, unsalted peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 1 large egg
Flour and Oats:
- 1 cup (120 grams) oat flour (or finely blended rolled oats)
- 1/4 cup (22 grams) rolled oats
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water (if needed to bind the dough)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (165C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal dog treat preparation.
- Thoroughly mash the ripe banana in a mixing bowl until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate peanut butter and egg into the mashed banana, stirring until the mixture becomes uniformly blended.
- Gradually fold in oat flour and rolled oats, mixing carefully to create a thick, cohesive dough.
- Adjust the dough’s moisture by adding water one tablespoon at a time if the mixture appears too dry and crumbly.
- Carefully portion the dough and roll into elongated stick shapes, approximately 4-5 inches in length.
- Arrange the dog treat sticks on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the exterior becomes firm while maintaining a soft, chewy center.
- Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before offering to your canine companion.
Notes
- Adjust banana ripeness for optimal sweetness, using overripe bananas will enhance natural sugars and make treats more appealing to dogs.
- Replace peanut butter with alternative nut butters like almond or sunflower seed butter for dogs with peanut allergies or sensitivities.
- Keep treats uniform in size to ensure consistent baking and prevent uneven texture between sticks.
- Store in airtight container for up to one week at room temperature or refrigerate for extended freshness, maintaining chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 73 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg