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Easy Dog Biscuits Made From Baby Food - Fun Dog Treats to Make!

by Denise

These easy dog biscuits are made entirely from baby food.  This is an easy, economical and healthy way to treat your dog.

You might also like these natural homemade dog treats too!

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This is Izzy. She’s my little sweetheart. I put off getting a dog for so long, and now I can’t imagine life without her. None of us can. My whole family is smitten with her. Enough about Izzy, clearly this post is just a poor attempt to post pictures of her. 🙂

However I do like to make her healthy, wholesome treats. These easy dog biscuits were made just from baby food and they were so easy. I figured if baby food was good enough for a baby, it was good enough for my Iz.

Dog Biscuit Recipe Disclaimer 

 I am not an animal expert. Please check with your vet to see if what you are using is safe for your dog. Here is an article about what people foods are good for your dog. These foods are toxic and should never be given to your dog: chocolate, onions, grapes, raisins, yeast dough, artificial sweeteners, macadamia nuts, avocadoes, alcohol, or coffee. 

 

Dog Biscuit Ingredients I Used

One of the reasons I used baby food was because we had some leftover oatmeal cereal like this from when my granddaughter visited last. I thought oatmeal cereal would essentially act as oat flour and by adding some chicken, sweet potatoes and carrot baby food, you almost have a complete meal!

 

 

Essentially all you do is mix the jar food with the oatmeal and make a stick dough. Then you roll it out on a silicone mat by taking a greased piece of wax paper and placing it on top of the dough. Then using a rolling pin, roll on top of the wax paper so the dough doesn’t stick to the rolling pin.

You want to roll it to about ¼ inch thick. Then use cookie cutters to make the biscuits. I got these from Amazon and love them!

Dog Biscuit Recipe In A Nutshell
  • Mix jar baby food and baby oatmeal to make a sticky dough.
  • Roll it out on a piece of parchment paper or silicone mat. You will need a piece of grease wax paper to place on top before rolling.
  • Using a rolling pin over the wax paper to roll the dough about ¼ inch thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to make biscuits.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or desired chewiness or crunchiness.

 

 

Bake them on another silicone mat (you can use parchment paper too) until they are nice and brown. I didn’t make mine too crunchy. You can always cook them longer to make them crunchier. Sometimes I turn off the oven and keep them in there as the oven cools down and they continue to bake. Just make sure to watch them so they don’t burn.

 

 

I tried to get some good pics of Izzy eating them but it was hard to hold the camera and the biscuit at the same time. So I cut off her head when she was licking her lips but she really likes them.

Unfortunately, I’m writing this post much later than when I made them, and now they are all gone. Time to make another batch. I store them in the refrigerator and they last a long time. 

 

 

I hope you like this little dog biscuit recipe for man’s best friend. It was fun making them for my little, sweet puppy. I hope your pup likes them as much as Izzy did.

And if you would like some more dog treats I have a few for your reading pleasure.

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Easy Dog Biscuits Using Baby Food

These easy dog biscuits are made entirely from baby food. This is an easy, economical and healthy way to treat your dog.

Course Snack

Cuisine Dogs

Keyword baby food, dog treat

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 30

Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook. com)

  • 1 jar of carrots baby food
  • 1 jar of sweet potatoes baby food
  • 2 jars of chicken (~2.5oz each)
  • 2 ½ cups of oatmeal baby cereal I used Gerbers Oatmeal Cereal for babies

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients well until it forms a sticky dough.

  3. Line a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat.

  4. Spread your dough onto the sheet and use a piece of wax paper that has been sprayed with cooking spray to press down your dough. You can also use a rolling pin to get it nice and smooth.

  5. Use cookie cutters to make shapes.

  6. Place cookie sheet into the oven and cook for 20 minutes. If you desire crunchier biscuits, Turn off the oven and let them cook some more and keep checking.

  7. Store in the refrigerator.

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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. You should always do your own calculations if you are concerned about the accuracy of this or any recipe. I use the Lose It app for all of my nutritional information because I have for years.

Easy 2 Ingredient Baby Food Dog Treats

Baby Food Dog Treats are a tasty snack for your furry friend! This 2 ingredient dog treat recipe can be made in a variety of flavors. Use fruit, vegetable, or meat baby food to make these yummy dog biscuits.

There is nothing quite like the feeling of making homemade dog treats. And what’s better than treats with just two ingredients? Keep reading to find out how to make this healthy treat.

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Table Of Contents

  1. Why You’ll Love This Baby Food Dog Treats Recipe
  2. Benefits of Baby Food for Dogs
  3. 2 Ingredient Dog Treats
  4. Baby Food Flavors Dogs Love
  5. Flavors and Ingredients in Baby Food to Avoid
  6. Ingredient Substitutions
  7. Equipment Needed
  8. How to Make Baby Food Dog Treats
  9. Recipe Notes and Preparation Variations
  10. Serving Size
  11. How to Store
  12. Can humans eat baby food dog treats?
  13. More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
  14. 2 Ingredient Baby Food Dog Treats

Why You’ll Love This Baby Food Dog Treats Recipe

This easy recipe is perfect for busy pet owners. This homemade dog treats recipe can be made with lots of flavors, so your fur babies will never get bored with them.

Plus, since it’s such a simple recipe, you’ll be able to make your own dog treats without having to worry about what is in store-bought treats.

Benefits of Baby Food for Dogs

There are many benefits of using baby food to make dog treats. Here are a few:

  • Baby food is formulated for infants with delicate digestive systems, which makes it easy to digest for dogs with sensitive stomachs, digestive issues, or a special medical condition.
  • Baby food contains a wide range of nutrients that dogs need including protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Baby food comes in a variety of flavors, so you can easily find one your dog loves.

Read my article about dogs eating baby food for more information.

2 Ingredient Dog Treats

Seriously, yes, just 2 simple ingredients are all you need for making dog treats. You can get both of them at any grocery store.

The full recipe with the quantity for each and step-by-step instructions are in the printable recipe card below. Here’s what you need:

  • Flour
  • Baby Food

If you want to make organic dog treats, you’ll need to use organic ingredients.

Baby Food Flavors Dogs Love

There are so many different flavors of baby food which is why these treats can have lots of flavor variations. Here are some of the ones dogs enjoy the most:

Fruit

  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Berry

Meat

  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Turkey

Vegetables

  • Butternut Squash
  • Carrot
  • Green Bean
  • Peas
  • Pumpkin
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potato
  • Zucchini

Flavors and Ingredients in Baby Food to Avoid

Not all baby food is safe for dogs. Some contain ingredients that are harmful or toxic to dogs. So check the label to make sure these foods are not on the ingredients list:

  • Artificial sweeteners, especially xylitol.
  • Avocado
  • Citrus including lemon juice
  • Garlic or garlic powder
  • Grape
  • Onion or onion powder

Ingredient Substitutions

Flour – I used oat flour to make these treats. You can use all-purpose or whole wheat flour. Other options are buckwheat flour, chickpea flour, millet flour, quinoa flour, and spelt flour. For dogs with wheat allergies, brown rice flour is a great choice. You can also use baby oatmeal cereal instead of flour.

Baby Food – Instead of baby food, you can use plain pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, or your own vegetables cooked and pureed. Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and carrots are great veggies to use.

Ingredient Additions – You can add ¼ cup of grated carrot or apples. You can also add a heaping tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs. Adding parsley and mint makes them great dog breath treats.

Equipment Needed

You probably already have the equipment you need to make the treats. Just in case, here’s a handy list:

  • Measuring Cups
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters for Dog Treats
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
  • Wire Cooling Rack

How to Make Baby Food Dog Treats

  1. Place the flour and baby food in a medium bowl.
  2. Stir to combine. Add a little extra flour if the dough is sticky. Add more baby food or a little water if the dough is too dry or crumbly. You want a rollable and somewhat stiff dough.
  3. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough.
  5. Use cookie cutters to cut out the treats and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. You can gather dough scraps, re-roll, and cut until all the dough is used.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  7. Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.

Recipe Notes and Preparation Variations

Depending on the flour you use, the dough can be either too moist and sticky or dry and crumbly. You’ll need to add either more flour or more liquid to make a rollable dough.

If you don’t have cookie cutters, you can use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into squares or rectangles. Or you can roll small balls and flatten them with a fork, glass, or spatula.

You can also press the dough into silicone molds and bake. Remove the treats from the molds and place them on a cookie sheet. Bake until they are dried and crunchy, about 10 minutes.

For extra crunchy treats, turn off the oven and leave them in the oven for about 30 minutes.

The number of dog treats this recipe makes depends on the size of the treats. The nutrition information in the recipe card is based on 20 treats.

Serving Size

How many homemade baby food dog treats should you give to your canine companion? That depends on what else your dog ate that day because you need to consider the entire calorie intake as a whole. Being mindful of a dog’s food consumption is just as important as it is with humans.

It also depends on the size of your dog. Smaller dogs need fewer calories than larger ones. Maintaining a dog’s healthy weight is important, so keep that in mind when feeding your dog treats in addition to regular food.

Dogs also shouldn’t consume too many carbs, including ones from healthy treats. For this reason, I suggest only giving your pup one treat per day. Or perhaps two on special days.

How to Store

Keep the treats in a paper bag in a cool, dark place. A kitchen cabinet or pantry is a great storage place.

Storing the treats in an airtight container can cause them to soften and they won’t be as crunchy.

The treats will last up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze them in plastic freezer bags for up to 4 months. Just note they’ll be softer after thawing.

Can humans eat baby food dog treats?

Yes, people can eat these dog treats with baby food. Both ingredients are safe for human consumption. Give them a try, you may enjoy them. They are kind of like thick crackers.

More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

Are you interested in making more healthy homemade treats for your dog? Try these:

  • 3 Ingredient Dog Treats
  • Bone Broth for Dogs
  • Dog Gelatin Treats
  • Homemade Blueberry Dog Muffins
  • Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats
  • Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats

If you’re not in the mood or don’t have the time to make treats, check out my favorite store-bought dog treats on my Amazon dog treats list.

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2 Ingredient Baby Food Dog Treats

You can make tasty dog treats with baby food and flour.

Course Dog Treats

Cuisine Pet

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 20

Calories 29kcal

Author Renee Dobbs

  • 1 cup Oat Flour
  • 4 ounces Baby Food

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Place the baby food and oat flour in a bowl.

  • Mix the two ingredients together to form a dough.

  • Place the dough on a floured surface.

  • Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until it is ¼-inch thick.

  • Cut out treats using your favorite cookie cutter.

  • Gather scraps and re-roll until all the dough is used.

  • Place the cutouts on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.

  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

  • Cool the treats to room temperature.

Make sure the baby food does not contain ingredients toxic to dogs. Some of the ones to avoid are citrus, grape, garlic, and onion.

Instead of oat flour, you can use baby oatmeal cereal or other types of flour including brown rice, buckwheat, chickpea, millet, quinoa, spelt, and whole wheat flour.

You can make oat flour by blending uncooked old-fashioned oats in a blender or food processor.

Store the treats in a paper bag for up to 2 weeks. If you store them in an airtight container they may soften.

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0. 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 804IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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Surely any owner wondered - how to make dog biscuits with your own hands? Making dog treats is easier than you think! Now we will reveal some simple and delicious recipes for treats for dogs.

Why is it better for a dog to give treats that you made yourself?

  1. Homemade dog treats are healthier than store-bought ones and do not contain preservatives or dyes.
  2. You can take into account the characteristics or preferences of your dog when choosing ingredients, so your treats will be appreciated by both an allergic dog and even the most fastidious gourmet dog.
  3. Any dog ​​will be pleased to eat cookies, which the owner prepared with his own hands with all the love and care!

Ready to try? Now we will announce the main rule that must be observed when preparing homemade treats for dogs: fantasize! No matter how many dog ​​biscuit recipes there are, you can always invent your own.

  1. Cookies for puppies

Baby food (meat) - 250 grams;

Powdered milk - 0.25 cup;

Semolina - 0.25 cup.

Mix ingredients, shape into small pieces

balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until browned, 15 minutes, in a preheated oven at 150 degrees.

  1. Hercules dog biscuits

Wheat flour - 1.5 cups;

Hercules - 1 glass;

Apple - 1 piece;

Water (warm) - 0.5 cup;

Honey - 0.25 cup.

Mix oatmeal and flour. Add small pieces of peeled apple, water and honey. Mix thoroughly. The dough should be stiff, add more flour if needed. Blind small cakes and put on a baking sheet with parchment paper, brush with oil. Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated oven at 160 degrees. Then flip the cookies over and place back in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown.

  1. Applesauce dog biscuits

Wheat flour - 3 cups;

Applesauce - 0.75 cup;

Butter - 100 grams;

Water - 0.5 cup;

Honey - 2 tablespoons.

Whisk applesauce, butter, water and honey until smooth. Gradually (one glass at a time) add flour, mixing thoroughly each time. Then turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until it becomes flexible and elastic. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 0.5 cm and cut into pieces (you can cut out various figures using the molds). Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 180 degrees for 24-30 minutes, turning the cookies over to the other side after 12-15 minutes from the start of baking.

  1. Dog liver biscuits

Liver (beef/veal/chicken) – 1 kg;

Flour for consistency;

Chicken eggs - 2 pieces.

Boil the liver and grind in a blender. Add eggs and flour. Add flour until you get a "cool" dough. Roll the mass into thin sausages and bake in the oven on a baking sheet, greased with oil, for 15 minutes. Still hot sausages should be cut into small pieces and let them cool.

  1. Beef dog biscuits with carrots

Carrots - 1 piece;

Chicken egg - 1 piece;

Beef - 100 grams;

Oatmeal - 2 tablespoons.

Grate carrots on a medium grater. Whisk the egg. Cut the beef into small pieces. Mix beef, carrots and egg, add oatmeal. From the resulting mass, blind small cookies. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.

Now go ahead and cook delicious dog biscuits for your faithful friend! We are sure that the dog will definitely appreciate the treats prepared with love!
Everything turned out to be much easier than you thought, right?

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13 DIY dog treat recipes

Home Dogs Maintenance and care 13 DIY dog treat recipes

We have compiled simple and quick recipes for making healthy dog ​​treats. One of the pros of making dog treats is that it's not aesthetically pleasing; your pet doesn't care what the treats look like, as long as they taste good.

Contents:

  • 1 Peanut Treat
  • 2 Chicken Treats
  • 3 Cold Meat Snack
  • 4 Meat Flavored Cookies
  • 5 French Fries
  • Apple Treats 6002
  • 7 Cheese snacks
  • 8 Fragrant apples
  • 9 Vegetarian Treats
  • 10 Ginger Apples
  • 11 Apple Carrot Treats
  • 12 Diabetic Treats
  • 13 Vitamin Cookies

Peanut treat

Ingredients :

  • 2 cups flour.
  • ½ cup peanut butter.
  • 2 eggs.
  • Water.

Preparation :

  • Mixing - add eggs to flour, then peanut butter.
  • We introduce water into the resulting mass, until the consistency of a stiff dough.
  • Roll out the dough into a sheet.
  • Using a glass or any mold, make small pieces.
  • Put cookies on parchment paper, bake at 180-200 degrees for 20 minutes.

Chicken Treats

Ingredients :

  • 200-300 gr. chicken fillet (cubes).
  • ½ boiled rice.
  • 3 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped).
  • 1 egg.

Preparation :

  • Mix rice, flour, egg and parsley.
  • Roll the chicken in the mixture.
  • Arrange the pieces on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at a temperature of up to 130 degrees until cooked - the appearance of a crisp.

Cold meats

Ingredients :

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour.
  • 2 cans of baby food with meat (puree).

Preparation :

  • Mix and shape into balls.
  • Refrigerate for 20-25 minutes.

Meat flavored biscuits

Ingredients :

  • Whole wheat flour
  • Oats.
  • Flaxseed.
  • Beef broth.
  • Peanut butter.

Preparation :

  • We take all the ingredients in a 1:1 ratio, except for the broth.
  • Mix and add the broth until we get a mass that looks like thick sour cream.
  • Spread in slides on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 160-180 degrees.

French fries

Ingredients :

  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Coconut oil.
  • Cinnamon.
  • Turmeric.

Preparation :

  • Cut potatoes into slices.
  • Oil and spices (in a small amount) mix.
  • Dip potatoes in oil and place in a colander to drain excess oil.
  • Spread on a baking sheet (on paper) and bake at a temperature of 150–160 degrees for 20–30 minutes (until crisp).

Cold apple treats

Ingredients :

  • Yoghurt.
  • Apples.

Preparation :

  • Grind apples in a blender and mix with yoghurt.
  • Pour into ice molds.
  • Freezing.

Cheese snacks

Ingredients :

  • 4 cups wholemeal flour.
  • 2 cups grated cheese.
  • A little sunflower oil and water.

Preparation :

  • Mix flour and cheese.
  • We introduce liquid to get a very thick mass.
  • We spread it in slides and send it to the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.

Fragrant apples

Ingredients :

  • 1 cup instant oatmeal (Hercules can be used).
  • ½ spiced apple syrup.
  • 1 egg.

Preparation :

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Spread in slides on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 100-130 degrees for up to 20 minutes.
  • Moisten treats while baking with water and a spray bottle.

Vegetarian treats

Vegetarian treats can be given to allergic dogs.

Ingredients :

  • Oat or rice flour.
  • Peanut butter
  • 2 bananas.

Preparation :

  • Mix all ingredients, shape into balls, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • After cooling, the balls will not stick together, they can be stored in the box, but in the refrigerator.

Ginger apples

Ingredients :

  • 1 cup brown rice flour.
  • 1 cup apple, diced.
  • 2/3 cup plain yoghurt.
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil.

Preparation :

  • Mix flour, yoghurt and butter.
  • Roll the apples in the mixture.
  • The resulting treats can be sent to the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes or baked at up to 130 degrees for 10-20 minutes.
  • If the dog is not allergic, you can put a little honey on each cube before baking.

Apple Carrot Treats

Ingredients :

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour.
  • 1 cup grated carrots.
  • 1 egg.
  • ½ spiced applesauce.

Preparation :

  • Mix flour and carrots.
  • Enter egg and sauce.
  • Spread in slides and bake at a temperature of 130–150 degrees for 30–40 minutes (the goodies should turn out crispy).

Diabetic Treats

Ingredients :

  • ½ cup whole wheat flour.
  • 2 eggs.
  • 300 gr. beef liver (finely chopped).

Preparation :

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Spread on a baking sheet in slides.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees.

Vitamin Biscuits

Ingredients :

  • 2 cups oatmeal, brown rice flour or whole wheat flour.
  • 1 tablespoon parsley.
  • ½ cup dry milk.
  • ½ teaspoon purified salt.

Preparation :

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Add a little purified water (the mass should be very tight, slightly moistened).
  • We form balls, sprinkle them with water, bake for up to 60 minutes at a temperature of 160-180 degrees.

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