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Peanut Butter and Banana Barkies Dog Cookies

These homemade peanut butter and banana dog cookies combine ripe banana, xylitol free peanut butter, oats, and whole wheat flour into an easy baked treat. They are simple to make and perfect for an occasional homemade snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dog Treats
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium ripe banana Mashed thoroughly.
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter Xylitol free and unsweetened.
  • 1 large egg Lightly beaten.
  • 1 cup rolled oats Plain.
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour Plain.

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining the cookie dough. 1 Fork For mashing the banana.1 Rolling pin For rolling the dough. 1 Cookie cutterFor cutting the cookies into shapes.1 Baking sheet For baking the cookies. 1 Parchment paper For lining the baking sheet.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe banana in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the xylitol free peanut butter and beaten egg. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Add the rolled oats and whole wheat flour gradually, mixing until a firm dough forms.
  5. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and gently knead it until it holds together.
  6. Roll the dough to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Use a cookie cutter to cut the dough into small shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and lightly golden around the edges.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
RECIPE NOTES
  1. Always use peanut butter that is completely xylitol free. Check the ingredient label carefully and avoid products containing chocolate, cocoa, added sweeteners, or other unsafe ingredients.
  2. Use a ripe banana without any added sugar or flavoring.
  3. For smaller dogs, use a small cookie cutter and offer appropriately sized portions.
  4. For a crunchier cookie, bake for a few additional minutes while watching carefully to prevent burning.
  5. Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Extra cookies can be frozen for longer storage.
  6. These cookies are an occasional treat and should not replace your dog's complete and balanced diet.