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Homemade Apple and Banana Dog Treats

Naturally sweet dog treats made with fresh apple, ripe banana, and oat flour simple, wholesome, and easy enough for beginner bakers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Snack, Treat
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fresh apple core, stem, and seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1 ripe banana peeled
  • 1 cup oat flour plus more as needed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water only if needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Rolling pin
  • Small cookie cutter (bone, circle, heart, or star)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Prepare the apple — Wash the apple thoroughly and remove the stem, core, and all seeds. Chop into very small pieces and set aside.
  2. Mash the banana — Peel the banana and mash thoroughly with a fork in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the egg — Crack the egg into the mashed banana and mix until combined.
  4. Add the oat flour — Gradually stir in the oat flour until the dough thickens enough to handle. Add more flour if too sticky, or a tiny amount of water if too dry and crumbly.
  5. Fold in the apple — Add the finely chopped apple and gently mix through, distributing it evenly.
  6. Roll out the dough — Lightly flour your surface with oat flour and roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
  7. Cut the treats — Use a small cookie cutter to cut shapes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with a little space between each.
  8. Bake — Bake in a preheated oven until cooked through and lightly firm, watching closely toward the end since timing varies with size and thickness.
  9. Cool completely — Cool fully on a wire rack before serving — they continue to firm up as they cool.

Notes

Always remove the apple's seeds, stem, and core before use they can be harmful or pose a choking risk. Peeling is optional but can make treats softer and easier to digest.
Always peel the banana peels are not toxic but can be hard for dogs to digest. Use a ripe banana for the best texture and natural sweetness.
Don't add sugar, syrup, honey, or other sweeteners the fruit already provides plenty.
Watch the dough texture: add oat flour gradually if sticky, or a tiny splash of water if too dry.
For training treats, cut the dough into smaller pieces so you can reward your dog without giving too much at once.
Storage: airtight container after cooling completely; freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for longer storage, separating layers with parchment paper. Thaw before serving and discard any treats showing signs of spoilage.
Never add chocolate, grapes, raisins, onion, garlic, xylitol, excessive salt, or sugary toppings.
These are treats, not a meal replacement keep to about 10% or less of daily calorie intake. Puppies can have small amounts with gradual introduction; consult your vet if your dog has diabetes, food sensitivities, or another medical condition.