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Apple Peanut Butter Oat Cookies

Rustic little oat cookies made with grated apple and plain peanut butter. Core and deseed the apple first, and check that the peanut butter contains no xylitol before you start.

Small rustic apple peanut butter oat dog cookies cooling on a wire rack
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy

Kyo's Kitchen recipe card

Apple Peanut Butter Oat Cookies

Makes About 18 small cookies · 40 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 medium apple, cored and deseeded, then grated (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons plain peanut butter, xylitol-free and unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 150 g) rolled oats, half blitzed into a coarse flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1-2 tablespoons water, only if the dough is too dry

Instructions

  1. 1Check the peanut butter label: it must not contain xylitol, and ideally no added sugar or salt.
  2. 2Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. 3Quarter the apple, cut out the core and remove every seed, then grate the flesh. Squeeze out excess juice.
  4. 4Stir the grated apple, peanut butter and egg together, then mix in the oats and oat flour to a thick dough.
  5. 5Shape rough tablespoon-sized cookies by hand and flatten them slightly on the tray.
  6. 6Bake for 22-25 minutes until firm and lightly browned, then cool completely on a wire rack.

Storage

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months and defrost as needed.
  • If the cookies soften, they have taken up moisture — refrigerate and use them sooner.

Serving considerations

  • These cookies are occasional treats, not a meal and not a complete and balanced diet.
  • Peanut butter is calorie-dense, so keep portions small and count treats as part of daily intake.
  • Serving amounts vary with your dog's size, health and normal diet — ask your vet what suits your dog.
  • Apple seeds and core should always be removed, and never add sugar, honey, salt, chocolate or artificial sweeteners.

Ingredient safety notes

This guide is for general educational purposes and isn't a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. If your dog has eaten something potentially toxic or is showing concerning symptoms, contact a veterinarian promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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