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Bacon Dog Treats Recipe

These homemade bacon dog treats are made with real thick-cut smoked bacon, creamy peanut butter, and wholesome oats. Simple to make, free of preservatives, and guaranteed to empty a room the second the bacon hits the pan.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dog Treats
Cuisine: Dog Treats
Servings: 84 treats
Calories: 37kcal
Author: Shauna

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 2 extra large eggs
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour spooned and leveled (for the dough)
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour spooned and leveled (for dusting)
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 slices thick cut smoked bacon cooked and crumbled (reserve the bacon grease)
  • Cookie cutters of your choice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
    Peanut butter, beef broth, eggs, and bacon grease whisked together in a glass bowl
  • Add the peanut butter, beef broth, eggs, and reserved bacon grease to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  • Stir in the whole wheat flour one cup at a time until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the oats half a cup at a time until well combined.
    Bacon dog treat dough with oats mixed together in a glass bowl
  • Stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon.
    Bacon dog treat dough with crumbled bacon mixed in, in a glass bowl
  • Dust your work surface with the reserved half cup of whole wheat flour.
  • Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it out to ¼ inch thickness.
    Bacon dog treat dough rolled out on a floured surface with a rolling pin
  • Cut into shapes using your cookie cutter of choice and place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheets about one inch apart.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then carefully flip each treat with a spatula and bake for another 10 minutes.
    Bone-shaped bacon dog treat cutouts arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Remove from the oven and allow the treats to rest on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky to roll out, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before continuing.
  • Rolling the dough between two sheets of parchment paper prevents sticking and makes transferring easier.
  • No cookie cutter? Slice the dough into small squares with a knife or pizza cutter instead.
  • Small cutters are ideal for smaller dogs. Larger cutters work great for bigger breeds.
  • Always allow the treats to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg