DIY Homemade Dog Treats – Two Ingredient Recipes: Easy Two Ingredient DIY Dog Treat Recipes

My Dog’s Favorite Kitchen Helper

My old dog, Buddy, always knew when I was baking. He would sit right by the oven. His nose would wiggle in the air. I still laugh at that.

Making his treats made me feel good. I knew every single thing that went into them. That matters more than you might think. It’s a little act of love.

Why Two Ingredients Are Perfect

This recipe is so simple. It’s just flour and veggie puree. You probably have these things already. Doesn’t that make life easier?

Simple food is often the best food. This is true for people and for pups. When you keep it simple, you avoid strange additives. That’s why this matters for a happy, healthy dog.

Let’s Make Some Dough

First, mix the flour and puree in a big bowl. Get your hands in there! It should feel like a stiff play-dough. If it’s too sticky, add a sprinkle more flour.

Roll it out on a floured counter. Now for the fun part! Use any cookie cutter you like. I used a bone shape for Buddy. What shape will you try first?

A Little Secret for Baking

Bake them until they are dry and firm. Your kitchen will smell amazing. Like warm bread and sweet carrots. Fun fact: dogs have a great sense of smell. They love this smell even more than we do!

Let the treats cool completely. This makes them nice and crunchy. My Buddy would drool a little waiting. Do you have a patient pup or an impatient one?

Keeping the Treats Good

Store them in a tin or a paper bag. A tin makes them softer. A bag keeps them crunchier. I kept ours in an old cookie tin. Buddy learned to nudge the lid with his nose!

They last about two weeks. But they never lasted that long at my house. Making a small batch often is a good idea. That way, they are always fresh. What does your dog love most in a treat? I’d love to hear.

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
100% whole wheat flour	2 cups
Pureed baby food (or homemade carrot puree)	4 ounces (or 1 cup)	Use a puree with dog-safe ingredients like carrots.

Two-Ingredient Dog Treats: A Tail-Wagging Recipe

Hello, my dear! Come sit at the table. Today we’re baking for our furry friends. My old dog, Buddy, loved these simple treats. I still laugh at that happy tail thump. It’s just flour and a jar of baby food. Doesn’t that smell amazing? You can use carrot puree, too. It’s so easy and you know every good thing inside.

Let’s get our paws dirty, shall we? Here is exactly what we’ll do.

• Step 1: First, warm your oven to 350 degrees. Get out a big mixing bowl. Put your two cups of whole wheat flour in it. Now add your pureed veggies. I like the sweet potato kind. Mix it all with a spoon, then use your hands. You want a stiff dough that doesn’t stick.
• Step 2: Sprinkle a little flour on your counter. Put the dough ball there. Roll it out with a rolling pin. Aim for about a quarter-inch thick. That’s perfect for crunch! (My hard-learned tip: If the dough cracks, it’s too dry. Add a teaspoon of water and knead it again.)
• Step 3: Time for the fun part! Use a cookie cutter to make shapes. Buddy loved bone shapes, of course. Place them on a sprayed cookie sheet. Leave a tiny space between each treat. What shape would your dog love most? Share below!
• Step 4: Slide the sheet into your hot oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when they feel firm. Let them cool completely on the rack. The waiting is the hardest part for your pup, I think!

Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 24 treats
Category: Pet Treats

Pup-Approved Flavor Twists

Once you know the basic recipe, you can play! Try different purees. Always check that they are safe for dogs first. Here are three ideas my grand-dogs go wild for.

• Apple & Cinnamon: Use pureed applesauce. Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon. It smells like a cozy autumn day.
• Peanut Butter Pumpkin: Mix pumpkin puree with a spoonful of peanut butter. Make sure the peanut butter has no xylitol.
• Blueberry Blast: Mash up some fresh blueberries into a puree. It makes the treats a fun purple color!

Which one would you try first? Comment below!

Serving Up the Love

These aren’t for your dinner plate, silly! But you can serve them in special ways. Use one as a training reward for a new trick. Hide a few around the house for a fun sniffing game. Or just hand one over for being a very good dog.

While your pup enjoys their treat, you might want a drink. A crisp iced tea pairs nicely with a happy kitchen. For a evening treat, a light pale ale tastes good after baking. Which would you choose tonight?

Storing Your Homemade Dog Treats

Let’s talk about keeping these treats fresh. They last two weeks in a cookie jar. I use an old coffee tin myself. My dog, Buddy, knows the sound of that lid.

Want them crunchy? Store them in a paper bag. It lets air flow around them. For softer treats, use a sealed container. It traps a little moisture inside.

You can also freeze them for a month. Just pop them in a freezer bag. Thaw them on the counter when needed. This is perfect for a big batch.

Batch cooking saves you time later. Making a double recipe is easy. You get more love from one mixing bowl. This matters for busy days. You will always have a happy tail ready. Have you ever tried storing it this way? Share below!

Simple Fixes for Common Problems

Is your dough too sticky? Just add a little more flour. I once added too much baby food. A sprinkle of flour fixed it right up.

Is the dough too dry and crumbly? Add water, one teaspoon at a time. Mix it gently until it comes together. This gives you a perfect dough to roll.

Are the treats burning on the bottom? Your oven might run hot. Try using the middle rack. You can also check them at 18 minutes.

Fixing small problems builds your kitchen confidence. You learn by doing. It also makes the food taste better for your pup. Getting the texture right matters. It makes a treat they will truly love. Which of these problems have you run into before?

Your Dog Treat Questions, Answered

Q: Can I use gluten-free flour?

A: Yes! Oat flour works very well. The dough may be a bit softer.

Q: Can I make the dough ahead?

A: You can wrap it and refrigerate overnight. Let it warm up before rolling.

Q: What other purees can I use?

A: Sweet potato or pumpkin are great. Fun fact: Pumpkin can be good for a dog’s tummy!

Q: Can I double the recipe?

A: Absolutely. Just use a bigger bowl. Your baking time will be the same.

Q: Any optional tips?

A: A tiny pinch of cinnamon adds nice smell. Dogs usually enjoy it. Which tip will you try first?

From My Kitchen to Yours

I hope your furry friend loves these treats. Making them is an act of love. It is a simple joy to see them happy.

I would love to see your baking results. Share a picture of your dog enjoying them. You can tag my blog on Pinterest at @AnnaWhitmoreEats.

It makes my day to see your kitchen adventures. Have you tried this recipe? Tag us on Pinterest! Thank you for cooking along with me today.

Happy cooking!

—Anna Whitmore.