Cinnamon is often added to human food recipes to jazz up the flavor and add some additional nutrients. This cinnamon banana dog treat recipe can do the same for your pet!
Cinnamon has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Adding cinnamon to your dog's diet has also been shown to reduce the risk of developing diabetes if he is older or overweight.
Bananas are a low-calorie ingredient that is included in this recipe to add potassium, fiber, copper, and other vitamins and minerals to your pup's diet.
They are also low in sodium and cholesterol.
As with anything, too much of a good thing is not a good thing. You won't want to add cinnamon and bananas to all of your dog's meals.
This banana dog treat recipe provides just the right amount of nutritional boost without adding too much sugar to your pup's diet.
Cinnamon Banana Dog Treat Recipe
If your dog is sensitive to wheat, you could substitute almond flour or coconut flour.
You could also substitute rice cereal, hulled millet or quinoa flakes for the oats in this recipe.
If you'd like to use this recipe often, you can replace the banana with canned pumpkin or mashed sweet potato to reduce the sugar content.
Cinnamon Banana Dog Treat Recipe
With just 6 ingredients, these dog treats are ideal for pets with food allergies or sensitivities. They are also great for dogs with a sensitive stomach.
These banana dog treats are easy to make, and they can be soft-baked or crunchy. The best part of making homemade dog treats is that you can cater them to your dog's personal preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: about 140 treats 1x
- Category: Baked Treats
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 3 mashed bananas
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons water
Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 325° F.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together all of the ingredients except for the water.
Add the water one tablespoon at a time. You want the dough to stick together firmly, but not be too moist.
As you can see, I just use my hands to roll the dough into small balls and place them on a cookie sheet.
If you'd prefer to roll the dough out and use cookie cutters to make cute shapes, you can do that too. Roll the dough out until it's about 1/4″ thick.
If you want to make small treats for a tiny dog or small treats to use during training, you can roll the dough out and use a pizza cutter or butter knife to score it into tiny squares.
No matter what shape you make them, bake the homemade dog treats at 325° F for 25-35 minutes.
You'll know when they are done, because they will turn golden brown. For harder biscuits, you can cook them a little longer, but if your dog prefers soft-baked treats, you can take them out after 20 minutes.
Once they have cooled completely, you may feed the treats to your pup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 15.5
- Sugar: .3 g
- Sodium: .5 mg
- Fat: .3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.1 g
- Fiber: .7 g
- Protein: .3 g
- Cholesterol: o mg
How to store: Store leftover banana dog treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 12-14 days.
Remember that homemade dog treats do not have the preservatives that store-bought products do.
They will not last as long. However, you can freeze these treats in an airtight container for up to three months.
For More Information
We publish many homemade dog food and treat recipes every month. For more recipes, pet food cooking tips, and advice, see our “Recipes” section.
If you're new to the home-cooked dog food world, I recommend you read more about “How Much To Feed” to understand serving sizes, “What Supplements To Use” to create well-balanced meals, and “How To Store” for tips on simple and easy homemade dog food storing in a fridge or a freezer.
