By now you have been searching for some homemade dog treats with rolled oats to bake up something delicious for your pooch.
We have listed a ton of our best recipes for your furry friend all of which contain rolled oats, most are treats and snacks but we also have some main meal type dog food.
Rolled oats are the perfect ingredient for dogs as they promote healthy digestions, all of our recipes vary with other healthy and nutritious foods such as pumpkin, cheese, liver, bacon, basically all of the ingredients you could find in your friend or pantry.
We especially like the homemade dog treats with rolled oats and peanut butter, which are super tasty according to our pet dog (Winston) I bake this one up once a fortnight and use them as rewards when he is the goodest boy.
You can get creative with these baked treats by using different cookie cutters in the shape of hearts or bones.
Baking treats for your dog can be so rewarding for both you as the owner and your pet as you know what exactly is going into their food, instead of processed food you buy in a can or from the supermarket.
If you are really picky about what your dog eats you can go with organic options and only use filtered water for all of our recipes, which we have already stated in the ingredients section.
So next time you’re looking for a healthy snack for your dog, reach for the rolled oats, bookmark this page or print out out and give these homemade treats a try!
Homemade Dog Treats – Recipes Your Dog Will Love ❤️
Swiss Cheese on Rye Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Rye flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 cup Swiss cheese Grated
- 2 tbsp Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Canola oil
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the rolled oats, rye flour, and baking powder into a mixing bowl and whisk till combined. Add the grated Swiss cheese and crushed tomatoes and stir until combined.
- Make a well in the flour, and add the canola oil. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment until crumbly. Add the water all at once, and mix until dough forms and all the ingredients are combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and form it into a log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. When ready to bake, slice the biscuits 1 ⁄ 8 -inch thick and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake 12– 15 minutes until they are dry and firm to the touch. Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Notes
Fish and Chips Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups Brown rice flour
- 1/2 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 3 ounces Chunk light tuna packed in water
- 2 tbsp Canola oil
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork and add it to the flour mixture.
- Add the oil and mix till crumbly. Make a well in the flour, and pour in the water all at once. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and form it into a log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. When ready to bake, slice the biscuits 1 ⁄ 8 -inch thick, and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake 12– 15 minutes till they are dry and firm to the touch.
- Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from oven, cool them on a baking rack and store them in a cookie tin.
Notes
Sautéed Liver and Bacon Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Bacon
- 3 ounces Calf or beef live
- 2 cloves Cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp Canola oil or bacon drippings
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
- 2 cups Rice flour
- 1/2 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tsp Baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until brown and crunchy. Allow to cool. Crumble by hand or pulse in the food processor. Add the liver and garlic to the skillet with the bacon drippings and sauté till the liver is firm and no longer pink.
- Pulse the cooked liver in the food processor, and slowly add the canola oil or bacon drippings and process till the mixture forms a paste. Add water slowly and continue processing till smooth and creamy.
- Measure the rice flour, rolled oats, and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Add the bacon crumbles and whisk till combined. Make a well in the flour, and add the liver mixture all at once.
- Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment till dough forms and all the ingredients are combined. Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and form it into a log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, slice the biscuits 1 ⁄ 8 -inch thick and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake 12– 15 minutes until they are dry and firm to the touch.
- Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin
Notes
Almond and Ginger Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice flour
- 1/4 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 2 tsp Crystallized ginger
- 1/2 cup Ground almonds
- 1 tbsp Canola oil
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the rice flour, rolled oats, baking powder, ginger, crystallized ginger, and almonds into a mixing bowl, and whisk until combined. If you are using almond butter, do not add it at this stage.
- Make a well in the flour, and add the canola oil. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment till crumbly.
- Add the water all at once, and mix till dough forms and all the ingredients are combined. If you are using almond butter, combine it with the water in a glass measuring cup and stir with a fork till smooth and creamy. Add it to the flour and mix until combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and form it into a log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, slice the biscuits 1 ⁄ 8 -inch thick and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake 12– 15 minutes until they are dry and firm to the touch. Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Peanut Butter and Spice Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice flour
- 1/2 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 1/2 cup Natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the rice flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger into a mixing bowl and whisk till combined. Combine the peanut butter and water in glass measuring cup and stir with a fork till smooth and creamy. Make a well in the flour, and pour in the peanut butter mixture.
- Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment till just combined. Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and form into a log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, slice the biscuits 1 ⁄ 8 -inch thick and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake 12– 15 minutes till they are dry and firm to the touch. Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes.
- Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Notes
Carob, Peanut Butter, and Oatmeal Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Oat flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened carob powder
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla
- 1/2 cup Natural unsalted peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk till combined.
- Mix the peanut butter, vanilla, and water in a glass measuring cup. Make a well in the flour, and add the peanut butter and water mixture all at once. On medium speed using a paddle attachment, mix until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and gently knead till the dough is smooth and still soft. Roll the dough ¼-inch thick and cut out the biscuits using cookie cutters.
- Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 12– 15 minutes until they are dry and firm to the touch. Turn off the oven and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Notes
Peanut Butter and Bacon Oatmeal Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Oat flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 pieces Bacon Cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup Natural unsalted peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the oats, flour, and baking powder into a mixing bowl and whisk till combined.
- Add the bacon and stir till combined. Mix the peanut butter and water in a glass measuring cup. Make a well in the flour, and add the peanut butter and water mixture all at once. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment until combined. The mixture should form a soft dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead till the dough is smooth and soft. Roll the dough ¼-inch thick, and cut out the biscuits using a cookie cutter.
- Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 12– 15 minutes till they are dry and firm to the touch. Turn off the oven and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes.
- Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Notes
Savory Bacon, Cheddar, and Oatmeal Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Unbleached flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 cup Natural Cheddar cheese Grated
- 1 tbsp Romano cheese Freshly grated
- 2 pieces Bacon Cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp Canola oil
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the oats, flour, and baking powder into a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the grated cheeses and bacon and stir until combined. Make a well in the flour, and add the canola oil. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment till crumbly.
- Add the water all at once, and mix till dough forms and all the ingredients are combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and gently knead till dough is smooth and soft. Roll the dough ¼-inch thick, and cut out the biscuits using a cookie cutter.
- Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 12– 15 minutes till they are dry and firm to the touch. Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Winter Beef Barley Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
- 2 Carrots Peeled and chopped into chunks
- 2 tbsp Unbleached flour
- 1/4 pound Beef stew meat
- 1 cup Unbleached flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 4 tbsp Canola oil
- 1/4 cup Natural beef broth
Instructions
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté garlic over low heat. Add the chopped carrots and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove the carrots to cool.
- Spread 2 tablespoons flour on a piece of waxed paper. Dredge the beef cubes in flour. Heat the skillet to medium high. Add the beef cubes to the skillet and cook. Remove from the heat and allow them to cool.
- Pulse the cooked carrots, beef cubes, and garlic in a food processor until the mixture forms a paste. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Whisk the flour, oats, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the flour. Add the canola oil. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment until crumbly. Add the beef mixture and stir till combined. Add the beef broth all at once and mix till dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and gently knead. Roll the dough ¼-inch thick, and cut out the biscuits using a cookie cutter.
- Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 12– 15 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Pumpkin Pie Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Unbleached flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Canola oil
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup Natural unsalted peanut butter
- 1/4 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger into a mixing bowl. Whisk till combined.
- Make a well in the flour and add the canola oil. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment till crumbly. Add the pumpkin and peanut butter, and stir till combined.
- Add the water all at once and mix until dough forms and all the ingredients are combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and gently knead until dough is smooth and soft. Roll the dough ¼-inch thick, and cut the biscuits into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 12– 15 minutes until they are dry and firm to the touch.
- Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Notes
Chopped Spinach and Cheddar Cheese Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unbleached flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 cup Natural Cheddar cheese Grated
- 1/2 cup Chopped frozen spinach
- 4 tbsp Canola oil
- 1/2 cup Filtered water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the flour, rolled oats, and baking powder into a mixing bowl and whisk till combined.
- Add the grated cheese. Squeeze any excess water from the spinach and add the spinach to the flour mixture.
- Make a well in the flour and add the canola oil. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment till crumbly. Add the water all at once and mix till dough forms and all ingredients are combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and gently knead until dough is smooth and soft. Roll the dough ¼-inch thick, and cut the biscuits into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 12– 15 minutes until dry and firm to the touch. Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes.
- Remove them from oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Notes
Green Apple and Turkey Sausage Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic Chopped
- 1/4 pound Sweet Italian turkey sausage
- 1 cup Unbleached flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 Green apple Coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup Organic free-range chicken broth
Instructions
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic over low heat. Remove the sausage casing and add the sausage meat to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break sausage apart into little crumbles. Cook till sausage bits are browned and nearly crunchy. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162.8°C)
- Whisk the flour, rolled oats, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl.
- Empty the sausage bits, garlic, and oil into a glass measuring cup. Add the chopped apple. Pour the chicken broth into the pan and scrape up the brown bits. Pour the chicken broth and bits into the apple sausage mixture. Stir with a fork until combined.
- Make a well in the flour and pour in the sausage mixture. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and gently knead. Roll the dough ¼-inch thick, and cut the biscuits into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 12– 15 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin.
Notes
Barbecued Chicken Dog Biscuits – Home Made Dog Food Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
- 1 Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unbleached flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 Chicken breast Cut into thick slices
- 2 tbsp Virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup Organic free-range chicken broth
- 4 tbsp Canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. (162°C)
- Measure the flour, oats, and baking powder into a mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Toss the sliced chicken breast in the virgin olive oil and place on the hot grill. Cook chicken on both sides. Remove the chicken to a plate and toss with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Allow to cool.
- Pour the chicken broth into the grill pan and scrape up the brown bits. Transfer liquid into a glass measuring cup. Add the canola oil. Pulse the chicken in a food processor. Add the coarsely chopped chicken to the broth and stir.
- Make a well in the flour, and pour in the chicken mixture. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment until combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and gently knead. Roll the dough until it is ¼-inch thick; cut the biscuits into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the cookie sheet from oven, and baste the biscuits with the remaining tablespoon of barbecue sauce. Turn the oven off and leave biscuits in another 20– 30 minutes. Remove them from oven, cool them on a baking rack, and store them in a cookie tin. Keep refrigerated, and use the biscuits within one week.
Notes
Vegetable and Banana Strips Dog Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Small Sweet Potato
- 1 Cup Carrots (Minced)
- 1 Medium Banana
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Organic Applesauce
- 2 Cups Whole meal flour (white is okay if your dog has allergies)
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats
- ⅓ Cup Water
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potato in the microwave for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the insides are soft. This can vary, so test with a skewer around 6 minutes. Set aside to cool fully.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180deg Celsius).
- While the oven is heating, get a large mixing bowl and add the Banana and Sweet Potato. Use a hand masher until they are smooth.
- Add the Carrots, Flour, and Rolled Oats.
- You are looking for a soft dough consistency, so slowly add the applesauce and water while mixing; being careful not to make too wet.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is 3-4mm thick (similar to commercially bought pastry sheets).
- Cut the dough into strips and place on a baking sheet to bake for around 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool fully before letting your dog have some.
Notes
Apple and Carrot Delight Cookies Dog Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 2½ Cups Whole-meal flour
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 Apple cored and grated (Granny Smith is good as less sweet) (leave peel on)
- 1 Cup Carrots (peeled and grated)
- 1 Egg (lightly beaten)
- ⅓ Cup Light Vegetable oil
- ¼ Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (180 deg Celsius).
- Grease baking tray, or line with Baking Paper.
- Core and grate the Apples of choice. Peel and grate the Carrots (I used food processor).
- You will need 2 medium sized mixing bowls; one for the dry ingredients and one for the wet ingredients.
- In Bowl 1, mix the Flour, Rolled Oats, and Brown Sugar.
- In Bowl 2, beat the Egg and mix in the Vegetable Oil, Water, and grated Apples and Carrots. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Roll out the dough carefully, then using your favorite cookie cutter cut the cookies to shape.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until apple juices are soaked and biscuits are firm. Check on progress around 30 minutes.
Notes
Homemade Dog Food Crockpot Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts (Cut into 2cm chunks)
- ½ Cup Broccoli (Chopped)
- ½ Cup Carrots (Chopped)
- ½ Cup Green Beans (Chopped)
- ½ Cup Rolled Oats
- 4 Cups "No-added Salt" Liquid Chicken Stock (or your own)
Instructions
- Remove any excess fat from chicken breasts; cut into 2cm chunks.
- Put a small amount of Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil into a Skillet, over a Medium heat; just so the Chicken Breast chunks won’t stick.
- Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink. (Very important; you don’t want raw Chicken)
- Using a large pot, such as a Stock Pot, add the cooked Chicken chunks, the Vegetables and Rolled Oats.
- Mix together, then add your Chicken Stock and cook over medium heat until the carrots are tender (around 10-15 minutes).
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
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