Dog Treats Made with Coconut Oil and Molasses
Homemade dog treats are one of those things that once you make, you wonder why you never made them before. This is a fun recipe that your kids will love to help you with, and of course your dog will be furever grateful. (<—See what I did there? Bad pun…sorry.)
My issue(s) with store-bought dog treats is that they can be expensive. I end up paying $3+ for a box, and then my dog won’t eat them. So frustrating! These treats are made with ingredients you should have in your pantry, so they’re cheap. They’re super easy to whip up, and the added benefit of making something homemade: you know exactly what’s in them. I’m able to control what my dog eats and that’s a good feeling.
A popular recipe on Golden Barrel’s blog are these coconut oil dog treats. (If you haven’t tried making them yet, do it!) This time around I wanted to try a biscuit-type treat. One that’s hard, flavorful, and healthful. And these treats fit the bill. They’re loaded with ingredients that your dog will love, and they’re actually good for them too. With blackstrap molasses as a star ingredient, your furry friend will gain its benefits. Blackstrap is loaded with manganese, which is an antioxidant that helps build healthy bones. It also is full of iron, copper, and other good-for-you (and your dog!) minerals. Read more about the benefits of blackstrap molasses here. Coconut oil is also incredibly healthful to dogs. Its anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties help heal your dog from within. (It’s also beneficial when applied topically to help heal skin issues.)
I added some brewer’s yeast for some flea-fighting power. I found mine at my local health food store. Again, this is just another ingredient known to help prevent common issues with dogs, like fleas. I encourage you to research the benefits of these ingredients as they can/should be used as healthful alternatives to chemical ingredients.
This dough makes approximately 3 dozen treats. Finn and I had lots of fun rolling out the dough and using different cookie cutters to make different shapes. Finn also enjoyed eating the dough! Everything in the dough is good for you, so I didn’t mind.
So if you’re looking for a yummy (and nutritious) treat for your dog, give these Dog Treats Made with Coconut Oil and Molasses a try! Our Penny sure loves them.
- 4 Tbsp Golden Barrel Blackstap Molasses
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup water
- 6 Tbsp Golden Barrel Coconut Oil
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brewer's yeast
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Whisk together the molasses, peanut butter, water, and coconut oil until incorporated (won't be totally smooth).
- Combine the oats, flour, and brewer's yeast. Slowly add to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough out to 1/2" thickness and using cookie cutters, press shapes into dough. Using spatula, transfer shapes onto cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm. Cool on wire rack.
- Store treats in an airtight container for 2 weeks, or freeze and use as needed.
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I make these treats for my dogs all the time and they just love them. They are actually very good for human consumption as well. Have some in the oven right now. I use the silicone trays in the shape of dog bones and paws and they turn out soo adorable. Nice to be able to go from oven to freezer with them and to be able to not have to roll out and cut either, just shape in the silicone molds and bake. When their done just pop them out and no sticking what so ever. This is a fantastic recipe and sooo much better then store bought.
Thanks for your comment, Jen! Glad your furry friends love them!
Is the brewers yeast needed in this recipe? Could not find that ingredient
Not needed, no. Try looking at health food stores or, of course, Amazon. đ
Does anyone know if you can use the dog paw Mold for baking cookies. I think their silicon.
Yes, you can. They were successfully made by another reader that way. Enjoy!
Brewers yeast is sold in most grocery stores. These treats are so much better for dogs and not near as costly as store bought that they sniff and walk away..
Thanks, Brenda!
I found brewers yeast at BBC.
is brewer yeast gluten free?
made these for my dogs tonight and theyâre jut wonderful! I didnât have the brewers yeast but i figured it was optional and when i saw the comments here i was right. great recipe. not too hard and most of the ingredients should be at home, if not it shouldnât cost you more than 30 dollars to makeâşď¸
i meant he ingredients should be less than 20 dollars
I have a older đ 11, but very small and he has only two teeth. And they say kidney problem’s, would this recipe be ok for little Billy? I inherited him a week ago,so doing what I can for him.
Perhaps a no bake recipe would be better and easier for the old guy, treats are ofter and easier to chew.
If refrigerated how long does it last?
Gave these a try and my dogs love them. I also love that I can control how hard or soft they are for my seniors. Apparently 2 of my coworkers eat them as well so that either speaks volumes for these treats or volumes about our vending machine options at work…
My dog has lots of allergies but can tolerate potato, can I put mashed potatoes or pumpkin in place of peanut butter?
I made these tonight. Substituted the whole wheat flour for oat flour (since I’m gluten free & I don’t have regular flour). The dough smelled so good as I was preparing it. My dog would not leave the kitchen! She loved these cookies. Thank you for sharing this recipe.