Homemade Peanut Butter Cheerio Dog Treats - 5-ingredient dog treats made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! These treats are absolutely irresistible to dogs!
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You already know that we're big peanut butter fans here at the house. . .our dog Belle, included. Some of her favorite treats are these Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treats but let me tell you what, these homemade peanut butter Cheerio dog treats take the cake.
Belle knows she's getting something good when the kids are asking to taste her treats. 🙂 Believe it or not, these 5-ingredient dog treats are super easy to make and are made with items you probably already have in your pantry and fridge!
Peanut Butter Cheerio Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large microwave bowl, warm the peanut butter in the microwave until soft enough to pour, 30 seconds - a minute.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the peanut butter and mix well.
- Form 1-inch sized balls, packing the dough tightly.
- Place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
These will last for several days in an airtight container. To get a few more days out of the treats, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
I use natural peanut butter for these dog treats, and always make sure I have a jar on hand. Her nose finds this peanut butter like nobody's business. I love to use this stuff in her Kong toys, too. She's so spoiled. I'll just put that out there right now. 😉
Okay, so back to these treats. . .they're so easy. You just combine all of the ingredients, roll the mixture into one-inch balls and bake. If you have a smaller dog or want to use these as training treats, you can make smaller treats and get even more treats out of a batch.
I usually get about 18 treats out of one batch and they go. . .fast.
Just trying to get these pictures taken was a feat in itself. There she was with her nose all in my business.
Before you see the photos of her devouring one of these treats, let's talk a little bit about texture so you know what to expect. After these homemade peanut butter cheerio dog treats are baked, they harden a bit and become a little crumbly.
I always tell myself to make them a bit smaller next time so she can eat the whole thing in one bite, but nope. . .I always roll the treats a bit larger than necessary. Even if a few crumbs fly, they're cleaned up as soon as they hit the floor. She'll make sure no crumb is left behind. 🙂
Belle is pretty patient for a puppy, but if I hold this in front of her face for too long. . .
. . .she just gets closer and closer until she jumps up and basically steals it out of my hand.
And so it goes with Cheerios and peanut butter. Your dog is going to go crazy over these treats. I guarantee it.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cheerio Dog Treats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Peanut butter
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- 1 cup Flour
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large microwave bowl, warm the peanut butter in the microwave until soft enough to pour, 30 seconds - a minute.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the peanut butter and mix well.
- Form 1-inch sized balls, packing the dough tightly.
- Place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Check Peanut Butter Ingredients: Ensure the peanut butter you use does not contain xylitol, a sweetener often found in peanut butter and harmful to dogs. Stick to natural peanut butter without any added sweeteners or artificial ingredients to keep the treats safe for your furry friend.
- Consistency of Dough: Pay attention to the consistency of the dough when mixing the ingredients. It should hold together well enough to form into balls without crumbling apart. If the dough feels too dry, you can add a little more peanut butter or vegetable oil to help bind it together.
- Cooling and Storage: Allow the homemade dog treats to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Storing them while still warm can lead to moisture buildup and spoilage. Keeping the treats in an airtight container helps maintain their freshness and prevents them from becoming stale.
Lauren
Made these for our baby girl for a quick snack on her 5th birthday. I followed the recipe exactly. Super quick and easy. Lily loves these so much that I decided to make an extra batch to give to a friends dog! Will make these again for sure!!!
Sara
I'm so glad Lily enjoyed the treats! It is so sweet that you pampered her on her 5th birthday!❤️?
Kristie
I was wondering if I could use pumpkin spice Cheerios instead of the honey nut??
Sara
You would just need to check the ingredients to make sure there was nothing harmful to dogs. Some spices can be harmful.
Megan
Do you need to use natural creamy peanut butter?
Sara
Natural peanut butter is better for dogs.
Claudia peralta
Could i use all puprose flour?
Sara
You could. I use wheat flour just because it's better for the dog.
Sylvia Sjosten
I just made these for my dog but notice that there is a lot of oil in recipe is that the correct amount 1/2 cup I rolled them into balls but still very greasy don't know if that much oil is good for my dog
Mfsfjr
I used a lot less oil the second time I made them, cut back to just 2 Tbsp (so only 1/4 as much as the original recipe). The first time when I made them as is, they were a greasy mess and my dogs weren't too thrilled with them. The version with less oil was a much bigger hit, probably because they tasted more like peanut butter and less like an oil slick.
Katelyn Hall
My puppies loved these! A little crumbly, but otherwise great great recipe.
Jill Gardner
HI! What kind of flour do you recommend? Thanks
Sara
Whole wheat flour if possible!
Larissa
Hi, these look lovely! I'd be afraid of eating them myself before my dog gets to them! How long would these stay fresh for do you think?
Thanks for sharing your recipe x
Sara
Maybe about a week or so? I'd make sure to put them in the fridge to keep them fresh!
Elizabeth
Looks like a wonderful recipe my do would LOVE! Can I sub the oil with coconut oil? ?
Sara
I've never made them with coconut oil but I don't see why not. Let us know how they turn out if you try it!
Jean Davis
Just made for my next door neighbors dog. He stops by my house everyday after his walk. Usually when he gets a treat he saves it for at least a few min. but not these. He can't get enough. Will continue to make in the future. Thanks for the great recipe.
Sara
I love that story! So glad he's enjoying them. Belle sure loves them, too!
Angela
Just made them, first batch in the oven a little crumbly next batch went in and rolled them this time and all 4 of our dogs loved them....will b making more for sure
Daeja
Muy american pit loves them and my sus pup loves thim
Terry
I made these just now he likes them even though they are crumbling I gave it to him outside so I put the rest in freezer
Sara
Yes, the treats do tend to crumble a bit. I love the idea of making a bunch and then storing some in the freezer!
Wendy
If you make the balls smaller do you still bake for the same amount of time?
Aprille
Made these for my doggies last week, i used coconut oil instead of vegtable oil and they were a big hit!!! Making more today but doubling the recipe!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Sara
I love the coconut oil idea! I'm so glad your doggies loved them!!
Liz
Just tried these for my dog. He loved them! OF course, there isn't too many food items he doesn't like. But since I try to keep him grain free, I substituted garbanzo flour for regular flour. I also only had plain cheerios so I used those & just added about a Tbs. of honey. These are great & so quick & easy! Definitely a do over recipe! Thanks for sharing! I will freeze a second batch I already made
Sara
Great substitutions!! I'm so glad your pup enjoyed them!