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.
Susan Alford
Thank you, so much for the receipes on dog treats...My dogs love Peanut Butter....I am so going to make these tonight..I am going to diffiently use some honey with them.
Sara
Let me know how they turn out, Susan!
April
How many treats does the recipe make?
Sara
I usually get about 18 treats out of a batch!
Vanessa
Thanks for sharing! I love how simple and easy these are to make!
Tricia
These were so easy and my dog looooooooved them! (I took a bite of one cuz they smelled so good, and it wasn’t bad. Lol!) I used the whole grain Cheerios cuz that’s what I had. Thanks for the recipe!
Sara
I'm so glad to hear your pup approved, Tricia!
Carol
I just made these for my dog and they are really oily.........any idea what may have happened?caro
Sara
Maybe it was the brand of oil? In any case, feel free to cut back a bit on the oil next time to see if it makes a difference for you!
chris wentzel
You did not list eggs when you did the list of ingredients. there fore I wasted a whole batch. Please always double check.
Sara
Hi Chris, the eggs are the last ingredient on the list. Maybe you just didn't scroll down far enough?
Carolyn
Made these for my 4 dogs and they love them. I used regular cheerios to cut down on the sugar. I think I will try a little less oil next time too. The peanut butter has a lot of oil in it already. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Like I said my dogs just loved them.
Sara
Love the idea of just using the regular Cheerios. Thanks for your comment!
Candace A Vielhauer
I'm definitely going to treat my pawrecious fur baby to these!!
I felt compelled to share this...
CHECK THE INGREDIENT LABEL on your PEANUT BUTTER!!
PLEASE make sure there is NO XYLITOL, an artificial sweetener that some brands of peanut butter have... It has been known to kill dogs if ingested.
Jordan
My dogs love these treats so much I made 24 of them and the whole time I was making them they were jumping at me to give them some I didn’t tho not raw batter I gave them each on and they love them
Sara
I'm so glad your dogs enjoyed them, Jordan!
Duwe@ymail.com
My dog loves these! Quick and easy to make. I try to always have some made for a special treat!
Sara
So glad to hear!
Amanda
Hi could you substitute the vegetable oil for apple sauce?
Sara
Well, in regular baking you can sub applesauce for vegetable oil 1:1 so I'd say it's worth a shot!
Carolinn
I'm going to make these for my dog, he loves peanut butter and cheerios so I know he will love these! Thank you!
Kim Pignataro
Did you try this substitution? How did it work out?
Jenny kwinzel
My puppies loved these treats and went through them about 20 treats in 2-3 weeks.
Sara
I'm so glad your puppies enjoyed them!
Sue Miranda
Made these last weekend for my dogs, gone in just a few days. They loved them. Making more this weekend, thank you for an awesome recipe.
Sara
So glad your pups loved them! Thanks for leaving a comment!
Jodi
Hi there,
I made these for my dog yesterday and sadly he will not eat them. While I was preparing them he was very excited, I know he could could smell the peanut butter. After they were baked-no interest at all. I warmed them so he could smell more of the peanut butter, still no interest. Ideas?
Thank you-we appreciate you're website.
Sara
Well, Jodi, I'm baffled. Did you try giving him the treats while they were still warm - even before you tried warming them again? I'm wondering if it was just the temperature that turned him off?
Bri
I tried to triple the recipe for more but it was very oily and crumbly.
Tip to self DONT TRIPLE it.