The perfect first homemade treat for your new puppy! These ultra-soft bites are gentle on tiny teeth and developing tummies. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're easy to chew and packed with puppy-friendly nutrition.
At a Glance
| β± Prep | 10 minutes |
| π₯ Cook | 15 minutes |
| π½ Makes | About 30 tiny treats |
| π For | Puppies 8 weeks and older |
π₯ Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (just blend rolled oats until fine)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (no xylitol)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon water
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170Β°C (340Β°F).
- Mix oat flour in a bowl.
- Combine peanut butter, egg, and yoghurt until smooth.
- Add wet to dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Add water if needed.
- Roll into very small balls β about 1cm diameter for tiny puppy mouths.
- Place on a lined baking tray and flatten gently.
- Bake for just 13-15 minutes until barely golden β these should stay very soft.
- Cool completely before offering to your puppy.
π Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months β thaw before serving.
π Nutrition Notes
Oat flour is gentle on developing digestive systems. Peanut butter provides protein and healthy fats important for growth. Yoghurt adds probiotics for gut health and calcium for growing bones. Eggs provide complete protein.
π‘ Tips
- Make these tiny β puppies have small stomachs and shouldn't have too many treats
- Always check peanut butter labels for xylitol β it's toxic to dogs
- Introduce one new ingredient at a time to check for sensitivities
- These are perfect for early socialisation and puppy training classes
πΎ Puppy Note: These treats are designed for puppies 8 weeks and older. Always introduce new foods gradually and in small amounts. Treats should make up no more than 10% of your puppy's daily calories. If your puppy has any dietary restrictions, check with your vet first.
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