Banana Dog Treats
These Banana Dog Treats are a delicious and healthy snack for your furry friend. Made with nutritious ingredients like bananas, cottage cheese and chia seeds, they provide a boost of fiber, protein and antioxidants.
These healthy treats are packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants from the chia seeds, while the bananas and cinnamon add flavor that your dog will love! My dogs loved these, with Teddy drooling when the treats were being given out.
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Are Bananas Good for Dogs?
Bananas can be good for dogs in moderation. They are a good source of essential vitamins like potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, and they provide fiber, which can support healthy digestion. Bananas are also lower in cholesterol and sodium, making them a healthier treat option compared to processed snacks.
However, because bananas are high in sugar, they should be given sparingly, especially for dogs that are prone to weight gain or have diabetes. Too many bananas can also lead to digestive issues like constipation.
Ingredients
Just 5 ingredients make these homemade banana dog treats.
- Rice flour – a grain free flour but other dog friendly flours can be substituted.
- Chia Seeds – packed with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, and antioxidants, which can support a dog’s coat, skin health, digestion, and overall well-being.
- Cottage Cheese – a good source of protein, calcium, and beneficial fats as well as being lower in fat and calories than other dairy products. Greek yogurt can be substituted.
- Bananas – ripe for easy mashing.
- Cinnamon – contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Remember to go slowly when introducing new foods. And we recommend checking with your veterinarian first if your dog has any digestive issues or other health concerns.
How to Make Banana Dog Treats
This is a simple baked dog treat recipe to make.
Blend the cottage cheese for a smooth mixture and add chia seeds.
Mix the cinnamon and flour together.
Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl.
Add the cottage cheese chia mixture and the flour. Mix into a dough.
Roll out and cut out shapes.
Place on a baking sheet and bake until firm.
Recipe Tips
The riper the bananas, the sweeter the treats will be without needing added sugar. If the bananas are overripe (brown spots), they’ll mash more easily and blend better with the other ingredients.
Blending the cottage cheese until smooth helps create a more uniform texture in the dough, making it easier to roll out and ensuring the treats bake evenly.
If your dog prefers crunchy treats, after baking, leave the treats in the turned-off oven for another 15–20 minutes to fully dry them out. This also helps with longer shelf life.
Storage
To keep the treats fresh, refrigerate them in an airtight container if they’ll be consumed within a week, or freeze them for up to 2 months and thaw as needed.
More Banana Dog Treat Recipes
If you dog enjoys bananas, try these other homemade dog treats.
Banana Dog Treats
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Ingredients
- 2 bananas, ripe
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 cups rice flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Spoon it into a small bowl and stir in the chia seeds. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the flour and cinnamon together.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas.
- Stir in the cottage cheese mixture.
- Add the flour mixture and work into a dough. If it's too dry, add water to bind the mixture.
- Roll out the dough in between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thickness. Use cookie cutters or cut into shapes with a knife.
- Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the treats are firm. Flip the treats over after 15 minutes.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before serving them to your dog.
Notes
Nutrition
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