Pumpkin Oatmeal Dog Treats
If you’re looking for an easy homemade dog treat packed with natural flavour, these Pumpkin Oatmeal Dog Treats are a great place to start. Made with just pumpkin purée, oats, and an egg, they come together quickly and bake into hearty, feel-good snacks your dog will happily crunch on.
Pumpkin offers gentle digestive support, oats bring wholesome fibre, and the egg helps bind everything into a satisfyingly chewy bite. Whether you’re baking for training rewards or simply want to treat your pup to something homemade, these simple treats deliver plenty of tail-wagging goodness with minimal effort.
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Why Your Dog Will Love This Recipe
Your dog will love these treats because they’re packed with natural aromas and textures that appeal to their instincts. The pumpkin gives a rich, inviting scent that dogs can detect the moment the treats come out of the oven, while the oats add a hearty chew that keeps them interested bite after bite.
These treats are also mild, simple, and easy to digest, making them a comfortable choice even for picky eaters or pups with sensitive tummies. With no fillers or artificial ingredients, your dog gets pure, wholesome flavor—just the kind of snack that makes tails thump with excitement.
Ingredients
Just 3 ingredients make this easy dog treat recipe.
Pumpkin Purée
Pumpkin is a nutritious, dog-safe ingredient that’s naturally rich in fibre and gentle on digestion. It adds moisture, a mildly sweet flavour, and a soft texture to the treats. Just be sure to use pure pumpkin purée with no added sugars or spices.
Egg
The egg works as a natural binder, helping the dough hold together without needing flour. It also provides a boost of protein and healthy fats, adding structure and a little richness to each treat.
Rolled Oats
Rolled oats form the base of the recipe, offering wholesome fibre and steady energy. They give the treats a hearty texture and are gentle on most dogs’ stomachs. They are blended into oat flour for this recipe but you could leave them whole for a rustic, chewy bite.
How To Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Dog Treats
We make this in a food processor but if you have oat flour to hand you can mix the dough in a bowl.
Place the rolled oats in a food processor and blitz until fine.
Add the pumpkin puree and egg and pulse into a dough.
Roll the dough out and cut out shapes.
Place the shapes onto a baking sheet and bake.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the pumpkin isn’t pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and spices that dogs shouldn’t have.
- Pumpkin purée has varying moisture levels. If the dough feels too wet or sticky, add a little more oat flour until it firms up and holds its shape.
- Turning rolled oats into oat flour (even partially) helps the treats stay together and creates a smoother texture.
- A tablespoon or two of warm water can help bring the dough together without changing the flavour or nutrition.
- Pumpkin-themed, paw, or bone-shaped moulds make the treats cute and uniform with almost no effort.
- If your dog prefers crunchier snacks, flatten the dough balls into thinner discs before baking and extend the bake time by 5–10 minutes.
- For softer, chewier bites, bake for the shorter time and store in the fridge (they’ll stay soft and moist).
- You can mix in a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra fibre and omega-3s.
Substitution Ideas
Pumpkin Purée → Sweet Potato Purée
Mashed, cooked sweet potato works beautifully and has a similar texture and nutritional profile.
Rolled Oats → Oat Flour
Swap the oats for oat flour if you prefer a smoother dough or want a more uniform cookie texture.
Egg → Unsweetened Applesauce or Mashed Banana
For egg-free treats, replace the egg with ¼ cup applesauce or mashed banana. The texture will be softer but still tasty.
Add-ins for Flavor & Nutrition
Stir in a tablespoon of dog-safe extras like ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or unsweetened peanut butter for more flavour and nutrients.
Pumpkin Purée → Mashed Banana
If you’re out of pumpkin, mashed banana also works, though the treats will be slightly sweeter and softer.
Storage Tips
Room Temperature
Store the baked treats in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Because they contain pumpkin and no preservatives, they won’t last long unrefrigerated.
Refrigerator
Keep the treats in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This is ideal if the treats are soft or chewy, as moisture can cause quicker spoilage at room temperature.
Freezer
For longer storage, freeze the treats for up to 2–3 months.
Place them in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. For best results, freeze them in a single layer first so they don’t stick together.
Defrosting
Thaw frozen treats at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving, or give them to your dog slightly frozen for a refreshing snack.
Avoid moisture
Make sure the treats are completely cooled before storing—any trapped warmth can create condensation and shorten shelf life.
Label for freshness
Mark your containers with the date so you always know how long they’ve been stored.
More Pumpkin Homemade Treats
If your dog enjoys pumpkin, try these other dog treat recipes:
Pumpkin Oatmeal Dog Treats
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add the rolled oats to a blender or food processor and pulse a few times to create a coarse flour.
- Add the pumpkin puree and egg and pulse until a stiff dough forms. If the dough is too sticky add more oats. If its is too dry, add a dash of water.
- Scoop out the dough and roll it out in between two layers of parchment paper. Roll to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use a cookie cutter and cut out shapes or roll the dough into balls and flatten.
- Place the treats on your prepared baking tray and bake for 20–30 minutes, turning the treats over after 20 minutes.
- Allow the treats to cool on a wire rack before serving to your dog.
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
Like this recipe. I do add a T of molasses and a tsp of cinnamon. My dogs just love these so much! And great for their digestion too I think! I make some soft and some crispy.. I just leave a batch in a little longer. You can’t go wrong either way.
Delighted they enjoy the treats!