Football Dog Treats
Whether you’re gearing up for Game Day or just want to spoil your pup with a tasty homemade snack, these football dog treats are a winning choice! Made with wholesome ingredients like bananas, rice flour and peanut butter, these treats are not only grain-free and delicious but also gentle on your dog’s stomach. Plus, with a simple Greek yogurt and peanut butter frosting, you can add some decorative flair while keeping things healthy.
This is a great 3 ingredient dog treat with the cookie baking firm and crunchy. My dogs loved these probably because of the peanut butter topping! I had fun making them too, although my piping skills need more work!
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Making A Football Cookie Cutter
If you don’t have football cookie cutters in your kitchen, you can improvise with a small paper cup. We squeezed the paper cup into a football shape (which is much like an eye shape). Or you can use the squeezed paper cup as a template and cut out the shape.
Ingredients
Just 3 ingredients make these tasty Game Day dog treats. The frosting is optional but fun!
Cookie Dough
- Bananas : A natural sweetener packed with fiber, potassium, and vitamins that support digestion and heart health.
- Rice Flour : A gluten-free alternative that makes the cookies easy to digest and gives them a light texture. Other dog friendly flours can be substituted.
- Peanut Butter: A tasty source of healthy fats and protein—but make sure it’s xylitol-free, as xylitol is toxic to dogs!
Frosting
- Peanut Butter: Helps create a creamy, dog-approved topping.
- Greek Yogurt : Adds a smooth consistency to the frosting while providing probiotics for gut health.
How To Make Football Dog Treats
This is an easy homemade dog treat to bake. The fun part is the frosting of the footballs!
Mash the bananas.
Stir in the peanut butter.
Fold in the rice flour.
Mix into a dough.
Roll out the dough.
Cut out football shaped cookies.
Place on a baking tray and bake.
Cool and cover with a peanut butter layer.
Pipe the ball laces with Greek yogurt.
Recipe Tips
✔️ Use Natural Peanut Butter – Always check the label to ensure there’s no xylitol, added sugar, or artificial sweeteners.
✔️ Adjust Texture – If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more mashed banana. If too sticky, add a little more rice flour.
Storage
Store the football-shaped dog cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months, without the frosting—just thaw before serving! 🏈🐶
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Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup peanut butter xylitol-free
Frosting
- 1/4 cup peanut butter xylitol-free
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
Instructions
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- Add the rice flour mixing until a dough forms. If it's too sticky, add a little more rice flour.
- Roll out the dough in between two layers of parchment paper to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a football-shaped cookie cutter (or hand-shape them) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden. Let them cool completely.
Add the Frosting
- In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup peanut butter until smooth. Spread evenly over the cookies.
- Use a piping bag or a spoon to decorate the cookies with the Greek yogurt —you can create football laces or other fun designs!
- Let the frosting set for about 15 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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