15 Homemade Healthy Dog Treat Recipes Your Pup Will Love

FOUND: 15 homemade healthy dog treat recipes your dog will love. And so will you!

And the good news just keeps on coming, because not only are these dog treat recipes delicious and healthy, they’re easy to make too.

As you’ll already know from my dog treat recipe eBooks and popular hard cover book, Healthy Homemade Dog Treats – I’m clearly obsessed with making yummy dog treats!

Why? Well, apart from the fact it’s super fun dreaming up creative dog treat recipe ideas, one of the main reasons is that store-bought treats often contain salt, sugars, and unhealthy preservatives. Ultimately this can lead to your pup having poor nutrition, and even make them quite sick (see this useful list of ingredients to avoid in store-bought dog treats).

So that’s a no from me! Oh, and not to mention how expensive store-bought treats can be.

What it really comes down to is this: my dog deserves the best, and so does yours. 

That’s why I’ve found these healthy dog treat recipes that are packed with healthy, nutritious ingredients. And they’re fun to make too!

RELATED: 20 Grain Free Dog Treat Recipes Your Dog Will Love

15 Homemade Healthy Dog Treat Recipes

From simple no bake dog treats to healthy dog cookies, doggie ice-cream to easy chicken jerky for dogs – even healthy dog treats that are grain-free – here you’ll find a wide range of fun and healthy dog treat recipes to spoil your fur baby.

We hope you and your pup love them!

1. No Bake Peanut Butter Balls by Pretty Fluffy

No-bake peanut butter dog treats are a popular choice because they are so easy, and so delicious.

These simple no bake dog treats can be made in under 15 minutes, have under 5 ingredients, and there’s ONLY 5 STEPS to follow.

Really, we’ve practically made them for you…!

2. Grain-Free PB & Ginger Snaps by Pretty Fluffy

Peanut butter dog treats are hands-down every pup’s favourite. Add a little ginger to the mix and voilà – you have a spicy twist on a yummy doggie classic.

Plus, did you know ginger is a healthy herb for dogs? Not only is this dog treat recipe easy and extra yum – it comes with health benefits too (when given in moderation of course!)

3. Three-Ingredient Homemade Dog Ice Cream by Curbly

Need a fun and tasty treat to keep your pup cool during the summer months?

This healthy homemade dog ice cream has only 3 simple and natural ingredients, and is sure to be a hit with your fur baby on hot days. 

4. Spinach & Green Apple Dog Biscuits by Pretty Fluffy

Spinach is a healthy addition to your dog’s diet and contains a host of vitamins, iron and antioxidants.

This fresh and healthy grain free dog treat recipe is a fun way to work some extra vitamins into your dog’s diet!

5. The Best Gingerbread Dog Treats by Pretty Fluffy

Is there anything better than the smell of warm gingerbread fresh from the oven?

Healthy and easy to make, these homemade gingerbread cookies for dogs are utterly scrumptious and human-friendly too!

Whether it’s the warm spice or molasses flavour – or how cute the little gingerbread men shapes are – gingerbread for dogs is always a seasonal hit.

6. Paw-Print Dog Treats by Martha Stewart

Um…yum! These healthy homemade dog treats look like they should be sweet, but actually, they taste like chicken!

And who could resist the adorable paw print on top? These easy oven-baked dog treats are sure to charm you and your best friend.

7. No Bake Coconut Dog Treats by Pretty Fluffy

There’s a reason these no-bake dog treats are one of our most popular recipes ever on Pretty Fluffy.

With just 4 ingredients and 4 easy to follow steps, your dog will be chowing down in coconut town in no time.

Oh and they’re 100% human-friendly too (and delicious)!

8. Pumpkin and Ginger Dog Treats by Pretty Fluffy

Ideal for Halloween but perfect any time of year, these ultra moorish, easy homemade dog treats contain pumpkin, ginger and cinnamon.

Each of these ingredients offer their own health benefits for dogs, and together make an irresistibly tasty combination!

9. Homemade Chicken Jerky for Dogs by Annika Mieling

If your pup is obsessed with chicken, then go ahead and make their day with this delicious chicken jerky dog treats recipe.

This recipe features just ONE ingredient only – no prizes for guessing what that is!

10. Grain Free Cranberry Heart Dog Treats by Pretty Fluffy

Show your furry sweetheart just how much you love them with none other than this healthy dog cookie recipe, made in the shape of, well, sweet hearts!

A superfood fruit for dogs, crunchy cranberries offer great health benefits for dogs, and are packed with antioxidants and vitamins E, C, and K.

11. Sweet Potato Pretzels by Pretty Fluffy

Pretzels? For your pup? Yes please! This sweet potato dog treats recipe is the perfect healthy snack for your furry family member.

Another top superfood for dogs, sweet potato will be your pup’s go-to vegetable after gobbling down these scrummy pretzels.

12. Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits by Pink Pistachio

Filled with nutritious ingredients for dogs such as oats, shredded coconut, peanut butter and applesauce, these peanut butter dog treats come packed with goodness and flavour.

Be sure to feed in moderation only, because after just one bite they will be begging for more!

13. Banana Almond Puppy Treats by Pretty Fluffy

This delicious and healthy dog biscuit recipe is soft, chewy and perfect for puppy teefs!

Made using banana, almond butter and cinnamon, your furry friend is sure to devour these in no time (and we won’t judge if you decide to steal a few bites!)

14. DIY Doggy Breath Mints by Pretty Fluffy

Not only are these tasty frozen dog treats jam-packed with nutrients, healthy herbs and super foods…they’ll leave your dog’s breath smelling minty fresh too!

When you need a quick fix after your pup has been chowing down on stinky foods like sardines or shark fins, these healthy dog treats for fresh breath will be a hit. 

15. Calming Chamomile Cookies for Dogs by Master Bowie

Calming cookies for dogs that help to soothe your pup’s anxiety and are human-friendly too? Yes, such a magical dog treat recipe actually exists! 

Made with calming ingredients such as oats (a superfood for senior dogs), almonds, honey and chamomile, these cookies are as soothing as they are scrumptious.

 

Find more homemade healthy dog treat recipes

Check out our eBook 52 Weeks of Treats – Simple & Healthy Dog Treat Recipes for Every Season!

52 Weeks of Treats has over 30 healthy DIY dog treat recipes – including everything from summer ‘Blueberry Pupsicles’ to hearty winter ‘Beef Bites’.

With a handy allergies guide, quick references for grain and dairy free recipes AND a whole section just for special occasions (Doggie Birthday Cake anyone?) 52 Weeks of Treats is the ultimate dog treat recipe book.