A simple homemade dog treat with just a few ingredients, but that your pup will love. I bet that you actually already have Cheerios and peanut butter in your kitchen, which makes this dog treat recipe even better since no trip to the store is needed!

Let me get started with the question of the day about this dog treat!

Can dogs eat Cheerios?

Yes, your dog can have Cheerios but it is not recommend as a meal replacement or in large amounts. As an occasional treat your dog is perfectly safe. The only case in which Cheerios might be an issue for your dog is if they have a grain sensitivity – but you would probably know that and decide this is not the right dog treat for your dog!

I would not recommend Honey Nut Cheerios or any other type except for the plain version due to the additives in the other flavors.

Now let’s get to the recipe!

Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe

The most important thing to now about this recipe is that you want to use 100% natural creamy peanut butter that does not contain Xylitol! Please make sure you read the ingredients to ensure that ingredient is not listed as it is toxic to dogs.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup natural peanut butter (make sure there is no Xylitol!)
• 2 ½ cups original cheerios (not honey nut or any flavors due to sugar content)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 ounces apple banana strawberry baby food
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Melt the peanut butter for about 30 seconds in the microwave.

2. Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl.

3. Thoroughly mix all of the ingredients together ensuring the Cheerios are well spread out in the peanut butter. If you see most of the Cheerios at the top, you will need to mix some more.

4. Use about 1 tablespoon of mix and roll into an approximately 1″ ball. Pack them tightly to ensure they stay stuck together.

5. Place balls on a cookie sheet about 1″ apart

6. Bake for approximately 9 minutes at 350 degrees.

7. Allow the treats to cool and dry out so they become a bit more crunchy.

Storing The Treats

The treats should stay good for about a week in an airtight container. You can get a few extra days if you put the container in the refrigerator.

I made mine for an American Pit Bull Terrier, if you do have a smaller dog, you can make the size a bit smaller – or larger if you have a bigger dog. You can also play around with the baby food flavors as well if your dog prefers a different flavor.

Oh, and if you are a real adventurer – take a bite of one of these treats for yourself! They are pretty darn tasty as a people treat too!

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