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Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe

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This Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe is a treat that Kylie has been dying to make for our dog Bentley! She and Bentley are like BFFs and are always together, so much so that Kylie has been known to taste his treats for him. (No joke)  

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Kylie is my pumpkin fanatic, so when she found out, Bentley could have dog treats made with pumpkin, she was on a mission to make him happy. That she did, she was so excited when we found some cute little cookie cutters shaped just like the little dog biscuit treats. I am sure we will make more special treats in the future since the dog devoured these!

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Easy 4-ingredient Pumpkin Dog Treat Ingredients:

  • All-Purpose Flour– You can use all-purpose, whole wheat flour, oat flour, almond flour, and chickpea flour. I use all-purpose flour most often. Watch for reactions if it’s your first time baking a special treat for your dog.
  • Large Egg– You can use store-bought or fresh eggs in this recipe.
  • Canned Pumpkin – Use pumpkin with no additives; see below for a canned vs fresh pumpkin comparison.
  • Peanut Butter– I used creamy peanut butter, be sure your peanut butter doesn’t have Xylitol in it.
 

Can Dogs Have Pumpkin?

Before giving your dog any new foods, you can consult with a vet to ensure they are safe for your dog and its breed. As well as being a healthy snack for dogs, these are tasty human treats. According to the American Kennel Club’s list of Safe Fruits and Vegetables, pumpkin is safe and has health benefits for the digestive system and their skin and coat.

Plain canned pumpkin is good to have on hand for your dog. According to the American Kennel Club, the soluble fiber can add bulk to a dog’s stool and absorb water when a dog has diarrhea or an upset stomach. In addition, pumpkin offers skin and coat benefits for your furry friend and an aid to digestive issues. Plain canned pumpkin is the healthiest choice for your dog. But like all things in moderation, too much pumpkin in a dog’s diet can cause more stomach issues.

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 Should I Use Canned Pumpkin Or Fresh Pumpkin:

Plain canned pumpkin is the healthiest choice and is a great ingredient for these pumpkin peanut butter dog treats. You will want to make sure any canned pumpkin has no added salt, sugar, spices, or other additives. (Pets.Webmd gives a great breakdown of the best advice on this topic)

Fresh pumpkins will have a higher water content than canned pumpkins. If you make fresh homemade pumpkin puree, you will de-seed your pumpkin and then boil the pumpkin until soft. Remove and drain from water to mash, then store the puree in the fridge for three to four days in the fridge, or six months in the freezer.

Never use canned pumpkin pie or peanut butter that contains Xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is toxic to dogs.

How To Make Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f!

Bowl with egg, pumpkin, and peanut butter before mixing

In a large mixing bowl, combine your wet ingredients, the egg, peanut butter, and pureed pumpkin. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step or mix with a whisk or wooden spoon.

Eggs, peanut butter, and pumpkin mixed together in a bowl

Once your wet ingredients are mixed, slowly mix in the dry ingredient of flour. We put in a cup, then added in 1/4 cup each time until we got to the 2 cups of flour, and the dough’s thickness increased.

Egg, pumpkin, peanut butter, and flour mixed together.

Flour your counter and roll your dough into a ball onto the floured surface.

Rolled out pumpkin dog treats with dog bone cookie cutters next to it

Roll your dough out flat with a rolling pin onto your floured counter.

Cut out your cookies to the thickness you like your homemade dog treats to be.

dog bone cookie cutter being pushed into pumpkin dog treat dough

Next, lay out your dog treats on a baking sheet, aka cookie sheet, you can use a piece of parchment paper as well.

Bake for about 20 to 30 minutes until they are done or golden brown

Allow to cool off and share the treats with your dog! Kylie tried a bite of one and liked them as well as Bentley did

Kylie a girl giving a dog a homemade pumpkin dog treat

How To Store Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats:

Place these in an airtight container and store them at room temperature. You could store these in a refrigerator if you want to for up to a week. 

Our Other Homemade Dog Treat Recipes: 

  •  Easy Homemade Coconut Oil Peanut Butter Dog Treats– These frozen treats are our dogs’ favorite in the summertime! 
  • Homemade Dog Breath Treats– Use fresh mint to make these tasty dog treats to help your furry friend’s breath fresher! 
  • Homemade Apple Pumpkin Dog Treats-Dogs can enjoy all the fall goodies of apples and pumpkin in these tasty treats with oats! 
  • Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats-> With only four ingredients, these are easy-to-make and tasty treats for your four-legged friend!

Have you made dog treats before for your dog?? What did you make?? 

This easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe is perfect to make for your dog! With only four ingredients they are also super quick to whip up a batch.
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Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe

This easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe is perfect to make for your dog! With only four ingredients they are also super quick to whip up a batch.
Course Dog Treat
Cuisine Pet
Keyword Dog treat, homemade dog treats, Pumpkin dog treats
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 14 Cookies
Calories 111 kcal
Author Jenny

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 1 Egg
  • 3/4 Cup Canned Pumpkin
  • 1/3 Cup Peanut Butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f!

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine your wet ingredients the egg, peanut butter, and pureed pumpkin. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step or mix with just a whisk or wooden spoon to do this.

  3. Once your wet ingredients are mixed slowly mix in the dry ingredient of flour. We put in a cup then added in 1/4 cup each time until you get to the 2 cups of flour, and the thickness of the dough does increase.

  4. Flour your counter and roll your dough into a ball onto the floured surface.

  5. Roll your dough out flat with a rolling pin onto your floured counter.

  6. Cut out your cookies to the thickness you like your homemade dog treats to be.

  7. Next layout your dog treats on a baking sheet aka cookie sheet, you can use a piece of parchment paper as well, and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes until they are done or golden brown

  8. Allow to cool off and share the treats with your dog!

Nutrition Facts
Easy Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.001g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 32mg1%
Potassium 85mg2%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 2060IU41%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Tina says

    October 4, 2018 at 6:17 PM

    Do you use white flour or wheat?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      October 4, 2018 at 8:51 PM

      We used white flour to make ours

      Reply
  2. Cece says

    October 5, 2018 at 6:17 AM

    Are these crunchy or soft ? My dog will only eat crunchy treats. Also , do they need to be kept in the refrigerator ?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      October 5, 2018 at 7:32 AM

      Ours turned out crunchy which worked out since that’s what our dog prefers as well. I kept them in a bag on the fridge and he hasn’t reacted.

      Reply
    • Leanette Wlliams says

      December 5, 2021 at 3:43 PM

      5 stars
      My dog loves them!

      Reply
  3. Cece says

    October 5, 2018 at 6:24 AM

    My dog has many allergies, like wheat, and eggs, so let people know when making dog treats they can use oat flour and 1 THIRD CUP OF Unsweetend apple sauce for every egg the recipe calls for.

    Reply
    • Kris says

      October 7, 2018 at 8:34 PM

      Thanks for the alternative to wheat flour. Where can you buy oat flour?

      Reply
      • Sharon says

        November 4, 2018 at 8:19 AM

        I put oats in my blender and made my own flour. My granddaughter has to have everything given free.

        Reply
        • Sharon says

          November 4, 2018 at 8:22 AM

          Auto correct! Gluten free not given free.

          Reply
          • Margaret Skoog says

            November 6, 2022 at 1:11 PM

            If using oatmeal ground instead of wheat flour be sure to use gluten free oatmeal. Oatmeal is naturally gluten free but gets contaminated at the elevator. My stomach goes crazy if it’s regular oatmeal, purrs like a kitten with gluten free oats!

  4. Teri says

    October 8, 2018 at 5:02 AM

    Please edit to use only natural peanut butter with no salt added. The excess salt can be harmful to dogs. I make peanut butter dog treats all the time for my “pack” too!

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 27, 2018 at 12:37 PM

      It’s not about the salt or being “natural”. It’s about xylitol. That’s what you DON’T want in the peanut butter. Natural isn’t always healthier.

      Reply
      • Melba says

        August 13, 2020 at 9:16 AM

        I’m going to comment here:

        There should NEVER be xylitol in natural peanut butter. Natural peanut butler’s ingredient list should read: peanuts

        Reply
  5. Jenifer Schmitt says

    October 13, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    5 stars
    I am going to try this the but I will give the website 5stars ??

    Reply
  6. Melissa Baker says

    October 14, 2018 at 8:47 AM

    5 stars
    Do you have any diabetic friendly recipes for dog treats?

    Reply
    • Natasha says

      October 27, 2018 at 12:40 PM

      I know coconut flour is good for dogs with diabetes.

      Reply
  7. Elaine says

    October 14, 2018 at 11:25 AM

    Would you recommend those for cat treats as well. I have 4 and the treats are getting to be too expensive for me.

    Reply
  8. pat says

    October 20, 2018 at 5:37 AM

    Will this Kill fleas on my cat? I know grind pumpkin seeds are for fleas.

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      October 22, 2018 at 10:26 AM

      I am not sure. I have never heard of that before.

      Reply
    • dr.seg says

      December 12, 2018 at 1:48 PM

      No, it will not kill fleas. Neither will ground pumpkin seeds. The only 100% guaranteed way to get rid of fleas on a cat is a product like Advantage or Frontline (Advantage works best). Talk to your veterinarian about your cat’s flea problem, it can cause serious issues if left untreated.

      Reply
      • Cindy Taylor says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:19 PM

        is this recipe ok for cats?

        Reply
  9. Teresa says

    October 25, 2018 at 5:05 PM

    5 stars
    Did you use All purpose flour?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      October 26, 2018 at 7:47 AM

      Yes I did

      Reply
  10. Natasha says

    October 27, 2018 at 12:41 PM

    It’s pumpkin puree, correct? Not pumpkin filling??

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      October 28, 2018 at 10:05 AM

      Yes pumpkin puree

      Reply
  11. Shelly says

    November 4, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    4 stars
    Can you substitute crunchy peanut butter?

    Reply
  12. Susan says

    November 24, 2018 at 3:23 PM

    Two cups of four ?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      November 26, 2018 at 8:11 AM

      Oh my gosh fixed that thank you!

      Reply
  13. Cindy says

    November 24, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    Do these have a lot of farce for diabetic digs

    Reply
    • Beth says

      September 27, 2019 at 10:26 PM

      huh what?

      Reply
    • Christina says

      October 22, 2019 at 2:36 PM

      Our 4 dogs LOVE these!!! Thank you ,,,

      Reply
  14. Mel says

    November 30, 2018 at 1:19 PM

    How long do they last? Do you keep them refrigerated always?

    Reply
  15. Barbara Cardany says

    December 9, 2018 at 11:54 AM

    How long will these keep? Do they have to be put in fridge?

    Reply
  16. Jeanette Scott says

    March 14, 2019 at 10:18 PM

    5 stars
    How long do the treats keep? How fast is the turnover rate?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      March 17, 2019 at 12:25 PM

      Our dog went thru them in about a week. I would just watch for the freshness it depends on how fast you give your dog treats. I plan to try to freeze them next time.

      Reply
  17. carolyn skillin says

    August 12, 2019 at 4:35 AM

    I always make treats for my family dog’s and put them in the freezer but a few in the frig. I always use wheat flour . Our goats like them too .

    Reply
  18. Alicia Cervantez says

    October 20, 2019 at 5:57 PM

    How long are they good for?

    Reply
  19. Brittany says

    October 22, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    1 star
    I think the overall premise is good however your information is lacking some serious knowledge of how humans foods and products interact with animals digestion’s. Please consider doing more research on the topic and including it in your post next time… your readers did more work in their comments then you did on this recipe.

    Reply
    • Jane says

      November 8, 2019 at 7:16 AM

      Last comment was a little rude to the writer. No one is going to agree with everything. I think we all know she had good intentions in this recipe posting. I am a vet and this is safe for pets on special occasions. However, some pets DO require special attention to foods so always talk to your vet for questions.

      Reply
    • Roy StJohn says

      September 8, 2020 at 7:37 AM

      5 stars
      FLOUR, EGG, PEANUT BUTTER, PUMPKIN? CANNOT FIGURE OUT FOR THE LIFE OF ME WHAT THE “OFFENDING” INGREDIENT IS BEING REFERRED TO BY THIS RUDE POSTER. YEAH, GIRL, IF YOUR DOG IS ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THESE INGREDIENTS THEN COMMON SENSE DICTATES YOU WOULD NOT FEED THESE TO YOUR DOG! IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING! YOU’RE WELCOME. (ROLLING MY EYES).

      COOKEATGO.COM – MY HERO! I’VE BEEN TRYING TO GIVE PUMPKIN OUT OF THE CAN FOR STOOL BINDING ASSISTANCE AND THE BOYS HAVE NOT BEEN THE LEAST BIT THRILLED. NOT SURE IF BEING BAKED IN WILL STILL HAVE THE DESIRED EFFECT BUT WE’RE GONNA GIVE IT A SHOT. TUVM!

      Reply
  20. MichelleA says

    December 4, 2019 at 4:35 AM

    I hav3 a jack Russell that loves the dog treats I made from your recipe is there any other flavors the dogs can have?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      December 8, 2019 at 11:11 AM

      Hello Michella,

      This is our newest on that our dog Bentley loves https://cookeatgo.com/easy-healthy-homemade-coconut-oil-peanut-butter-dog-treats/!! You can aslo see our other pet treats all right here-> https://cookeatgo.com/?s=dog+treats

      Glad your dog loved them!

      Reply
  21. Debbie Dobson says

    December 11, 2019 at 11:28 AM

    How long will these last inthe refrigerator? Can they be frozen?
    Btw, my dog loves them! Easy to follow recipe.

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      December 14, 2019 at 8:38 AM

      Mine normally don’t last longer then 5 days cause Bentley loves them! I would freeze them and there shouldn’t be any issues

      Reply
  22. Jacqueline Wehage says

    December 14, 2019 at 6:20 PM

    Do you know the calories on these treats?

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      December 16, 2019 at 11:11 AM

      No I don’t I would plug in the ingredients on an app like My Fitness Pal and then adjust the servings to what you are able to get out of your batch.

      Reply
  23. Marie says

    December 17, 2019 at 6:02 AM

    5 stars
    Great easy recipe! Made them this morning for my pups. They love them.

    Reply
  24. Cindy says

    December 24, 2019 at 6:35 AM

    Mine are in the oven now for my 2 furry angels, can’t wait for them to try them!!!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      December 27, 2019 at 6:18 PM

      Did they love them?

      Reply
      • Crystal Ezell says

        January 3, 2020 at 11:43 AM

        What can I use for my dog that needs grain free foods

        Reply
  25. Dorothy says

    March 19, 2020 at 8:17 AM

    Your instructions for the dough say “roll into a bowl.” Should this be “roll into a ball”?

    I will make these when our dogs need some treats. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      March 19, 2020 at 11:19 AM

      Oh that’s a total typo!! I’ll fix it now thank you!!

      Reply
  26. Lynsey says

    April 24, 2020 at 2:05 PM

    5 stars
    My 11 year old lab loves these!! But, he recently got put on a low fat diet for pancreatitis. : ( what can I sub for the peanut butter to keep these delish but also low fat? Would it affect the recipe if I took out the PB altogether?

    Reply
    • Carol says

      September 30, 2022 at 5:53 PM

      With a grand daughters deathly allergic to peanut butter I would be afraid because she almost died when someone else ate it in same room. I make an oatmeal cookie for my dog now. Ideas for replacing peanut butter, please

      Reply
      • Jenny says

        October 5, 2022 at 7:30 AM

        This dog treat recipe we make has no peanut butter in it. https://cookeatgo.com/homemade-apple-pumpkin-dog-treats/ or https://cookeatgo.com/homemade-breath-dog-treat-recipe/ Hope that helps!

        Reply
  27. Lynsey says

    April 25, 2020 at 12:39 PM

    What’s a good peanut butter substitute for a low fat option?

    Reply
  28. Jojo says

    May 17, 2020 at 3:56 PM

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing!! My puppy, Remi, LOVES these!! I did use Whole Wheat Flour, and she begged for more!!

    Thank you!!- Jojo

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:10 PM

      YAY!! Our Bentley loves them!!

      Reply
  29. Elise says

    June 15, 2020 at 8:00 PM

    4 stars
    Jasper likes these treats, but Charlie Boy thinks it Doggy Crack!! He goes crazy when its baking.
    **Food grade Diatomaceous Earth will kill fleas & eggs. Read up on it in Holistic vet books. Must be SURE its “FOOD GRADE” & not the stuff for the swimming pool!!

    Reply
  30. Leah says

    September 17, 2020 at 12:30 PM

    5 stars
    My dogs love these. I always make a double triple batch and hand them out! I was wondering if apple would work as well as pumpkin. Pumpkin hasn’t been on the shelves lately. TIA

    Reply
  31. Anita says

    October 4, 2020 at 12:40 AM

    5 stars
    My husband ate one (he always try’s dog treats to make sure the dogs will like them) He said they were great!
    Our dogs love them as well. I’m gonna make some for family members dogs for thanksgiving. And of course my babies!
    Some times I put low salt soy sauce on some of them. They like that as well.

    Reply
  32. Yorkies says

    December 13, 2021 at 6:40 AM

    MY HERO! I’VE BEEN TRYING TO GIVE PUMPKIN OUT OF THE CAN FOR STOOL BINDING ASSISTANCE AND THE BOYS HAVE NOT BEEN THE LEAST BIT THRILLED. NOT SURE IF BEING BAKED IN WILL STILL HAVE THE DESIRED EFFECT BUT WE’RE GONNA GIVE IT A SHOT.

    Reply
  33. stop barking says

    December 14, 2021 at 4:24 AM

    The excess salt can be harmful to dogs. I make peanut butter dog treats all the time for my “pack” too!

    Reply
  34. Snuffle Bowl says

    January 6, 2022 at 4:37 AM

    But, he recently got put on a low-fat diet for pancreatitis. : ( what can I sub for the peanut butter to keep these delish but also low fat

    Reply
  35. Meg Trager says

    February 10, 2022 at 3:03 PM

    4 stars
    We make a similar recipe but I use buckwheat, which is not really wheat but healthier. Look it up to decide if it’s better for your pup. I also use completely natural peanut butter with no sugar, just peanuts. If you have a food processor it’s easy to make your own – just put in natural peanuts and whirl away!

    Reply
  36. Christine says

    September 30, 2022 at 7:30 PM

    Where can you get peanut butter without salt, sugar, I thought skippy peanut butter was ok for dogs.

    Reply
  37. Brenda says

    November 4, 2022 at 10:38 AM

    5 stars
    My dog loves these , made with oatmeal flour which I blended myself and left a few solid oats with shredded carrots. my dog loved them and made them fat so they would be thicker. last longer in frig.

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      November 4, 2022 at 10:41 AM

      They keep longer in the freezer,only give him one treat a day small dog.

      Reply

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