These cheesy oat biscuits for dogs are a delightful homemade treat that your furry friend will love. Using simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe for dogs offers a nutritious and tasty snack that’s easy to make at home.
Preparing your own dog food can be rewarding and provides peace of mind about what your pet is consuming. These biscuits are perfect for training or rewarding good behavior.
Easy Homemade Cheesy Oat Biscuits for Dogs
These cheesy oat biscuits are made with oats, cheese, and a few other dog-friendly ingredients. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields around 12-15 biscuits, depending on the size of your cookie cutters.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your dog’s favorite)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded cheese, whole wheat flour, applesauce, broth, egg, and peanut butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Roll Out Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut Biscuits: Use cookie cutters to cut out biscuit shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Let the biscuits cool completely on a wire rack before serving them to your dog.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12-15 biscuits
- Calories: approximately 50kcal per biscuit
