Cute Homemade Easter Treats for Pet Dogs and Cats
If you want to spoil your dog this Easter, why not make some homemade dog treats with our recipes for some springtime favourites and yummy seasonal snacks. Our recipes Easter oaties Bunny muffins Peanut butter Easter pops Easter cupcakes Butterfly cookies Your dog may enjoy these tasty Easter dog treats, but it’s important to remember to only give them occasionally as part of a balanced diet. Some of these recipes may not be suitable for dogs with nut allergies or other special dietary needs.
Find out more about portion control and other things to consider when treating your dog to one of our festive snacks.
Happy Easter crunchies
- 110g peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 90ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 egg
- 1 large carrot
- 175g wholewheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 30g rolled oats
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ gas 4
- Add greaseproof paper to a large baking tray
- Into a bowl, add the peanut butter, milk, egg and carrot and mix
- Stir in the wholewheat flour, baking powder and oats until the mixture forms a dough
- Put the dough onto a floured surface and knead the dough a little
- Once the dough is ready, it should be thick and heavy
- Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough out until it is about 1/4 inch thick
- Using the Easter themed biscuit cutters, or template, cut out the biscuits
- Add them to the baking tray and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown
- Leave them to cool on a wire cooling rack
Easter Bunnies
- 130g pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 30g peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 175g wholewheat flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Topping (optional)
- 50g cream cheese or Greek yoghurt
- 30g raspberries
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ gas 4
- Add greaseproof paper to a large baking tray
- In a bowl, add the pumpkin puree, egg and peanut butter and mix
- Stir in the flour and cinnamon until a dough is formed
- Sprinkle flour onto a clean surface and roll the dough out until it is 1/4 inch thick
- Using the rabbit biscuit cutter, or a template, cut out the dog treats
- Place the biscuits onto the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown
- Leave to cool on a wire cooling rack
Peanut butter Easter egg frosties
- 50g peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 85g Greek yoghurt
- 65g blueberries (chopped up)
Method:
- Add the peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 60 seconds until melted
- Add the Greek yoghurt to the same bowl the peanut butter is in and mix well
- Roughly chop the blueberries and stir into the mixture
- Add the mixture to the Easter egg moulds or into an ice cube tray
- Freeze for 4 hours or overnight
- When it’s treat time, pop one out and give to your dog
- Treats can be stored in a bag or container in the freezer for up to four months
Easter pupcakes
Ingredients:
- 3 medium carrots (grated
- 150g apple sauce (unflavoured and unsweetened)
- 2 eggs
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
- 225g wholewheat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ gas 4
- Arrange the cupcake cases onto a baking tray
- In a mixing bowl, add the grated carrots, eggs, apple sauce and milk. Mix and leave to one side
- In a separate bowl, add the wholewheat flour, baking powder and cinnamon and mix
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir well
- Once the mixture forms a batter, spoon it into the cupcake cases until they are filled to the top
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. To test if the pupcakes are cooked, insert a knife or skewer into the centre of one of the cakes. If it comes out clean, the cakes are ready
- Let the pupcakes cool on a wire rack
Spring butterfly oaties
- 175g pumpkin puree
- 30g peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 1 egg
- 200g wholewheat flour
- 30g rolled oats
Topping (optional)
- 50g cream cheese or Greek yoghurt
- 30g raspberries
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180°C/ 160°C Fan/ gas 4
- Add greaseproof paper to a baking tray
- Add the pumpkin puree, peanut butter and egg to a mixing bowl and combine using an electric whisk, beating for 1-2 minutes on a medium setting
- Add the flour and mix for another 2 minutes
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little water a bit at a time
- Once combined, add the dough to a floured surface and knead the dough until is comes together
- Roll the dough out until is it 1/4 inch thick
- Using the butterfly cutter, or a template, cut out the dog treats
- Place them onto the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown
- Leave on a wire rack to cool completely
- In a food processor, blitz the raspberries
- Add the raspberry mixture and cream cheese to a bowl and mix
- Top the butterfly oaties with the cream cheese topping