3-Ingredient Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats (Baked)

Ripe banana and plain pumpkin make a sweet, sticky dough with nothing else to bind it. Oat flour keeps the treats wheat-free, so they suit most dogs with grain sensitivities to wheat.

The dough is soft, so roll it between two sheets of parchment or press it into a silicone mold.

Why your dog will love this

• Only three ingredients, all in your pantry
• Egg-free and wheat-free
• Soft enough for senior dogs

Ingredient notes

• Very ripe banana, mashed Safe

  Fine in moderation. High in natural sugar.

• Plain pumpkin purée Safe

  Use 100% pumpkin, not pie filling.

  Plain cooked or canned pumpkin adds fiber. Avoid pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and nutmeg.

• Oat flour Safe

  Blend rolled oats until fine to make your own.

  Plain oats cooked or baked. Skip flavored instant oatmeal.

See every ingredient in the safety guide

How to make 3-Ingredient Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats

3-Ingredient Banana Pumpkin Dog Treats takes about 35 minutes from start to finish and makes 30 treats. It is an easy recipe. You will need a silicone treat mold and blender for oat flour. Read through every step once before you start, and set out all the ingredients so nothing is missed.

Ingredients and why they are here

You need 3 ingredients. Each one is checked against the ingredient safety guide for dogs.

• 1 large very ripe banana, mashed: Fine in moderation. High in natural sugar.
• 1/2 cup plain pumpkin purée: Use 100% pumpkin, not pie filling. Plain cooked or canned pumpkin adds fiber. Avoid pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and nutmeg.
• 1 1/2 cups oat flour: Blend rolled oats until fine to make your own. Plain oats cooked or baked. Skip flavored instant oatmeal.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mash the banana and stir in the pumpkin until smooth.
3. Add the oat flour and mix into a soft dough. Add a spoonful more flour if sticky.
4. Roll 1/4 inch thick between parchment sheets and cut into shapes.
5. Bake until the edges are firm. Allow about 25 minutes.
6. Cool completely on the sheet.

Tips for success

• The riper the banana, the sweeter and softer the treat. Brown-spotted bananas work best.
• Lightly flour your cutter between shapes so the soft dough releases cleanly.
• Freeze baked treats on a tray first, then bag them, so they do not stick together.

How to store it

Let everything cool completely before you pack it away, since trapped steam causes sogginess and mold. Keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Soft treats spoil faster than crunchy ones. Refrigerate after day 3. If anything smells off or shows mold, throw it out.

How much to serve

Medium dogs (30–50 lb) can have 2–3 treats a day. Count treats toward the 10% daily treat allowance. Each treat has about 22 calories. Treats and toppers should stay under 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories, so cut back their regular food a little on days you serve extra.

Swaps and variations

No plain pumpkin purée? Use mashed sweet potato. No oat flour? Use whole wheat flour. Change one ingredient at a time so you can tell how each swap affects the texture.

Why dogs love it

Only three ingredients, all in your pantry. Egg-free and wheat-free. Soft enough for senior dogs.

Feeding tips for dogs

Introduce any new food slowly, starting with a small piece, and wait a day to see how your dog’s stomach handles it. Dogs with allergies, pancreatitis, kidney disease or diabetes may need changes, so check with your vet first. Keep fresh water out, especially with dry or salty-tasting treats, and count every treat toward the daily allowance so meals stay balanced.

Safety notes

Never add onion, garlic, chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol or salt, and check the safety guide before trying a new ingredient with your dog. This recipe is general information, not veterinary advice.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen bananas?

Yes. Thaw them and drain any liquid before mashing.

Why are my treats soft?

These are soft-baked. For crunchier treats, bake 10 minutes longer and leave them in the turned-off oven for an hour.

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