Description
Blueberry & Banana Chewy Bars for Dogs – a healthy, homemade treat packed with natural ingredients and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe banana in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the unsweetened applesauce and peanut butter until evenly combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and cinnamon (if using) to create a uniform mixture.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly to ensure it holds its shape.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely.
- Slice the cooled mixture into appropriately sized bars for your dog.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter used is xylitol-free as xylitol is toxic to dogs.
- For a firmer texture, bake the bars slightly longer.
- You can substitute the applesauce with pumpkin puree for added fiber.
- Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for extended storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Blueberry & Banana Chewy Bars for Dogs, Homemade Dog Treats, Healthy Dog Snacks
