Banana Oat Dog Treats

These simple baked biscuits use three plain ingredients you probably already have. They are soft rather than hard, which makes them easy to break into small training-sized pieces.

Bone-shaped banana oat dog biscuits cooling on parchment paper

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

First time giving this? See how to introduce a new food safely.

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Banana Oat Dog Treats

Makes About 20 small biscuits · 30 minutes total

Ingredients

1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed
1 1/2 cups (about 150 g) rolled oats
1 egg
2-3 tablespoons water, as needed

Instructions

1Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2Blitz half the oats into a coarse flour, or use all whole oats for a chunkier biscuit.
3Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth, then beat in the egg.
4Stir in the oats until you have a stiff dough, adding water a spoonful at a time only if it is too dry.
5Roll out to about 1 cm thick and cut into small shapes, or roll into balls and flatten slightly.
6Bake for 18-22 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
7Cool completely on a wire rack before serving — freshly baked treats hold heat inside.

Storage

These contain fresh fruit or egg and no preservatives, so they belong in the fridge in an airtight container, not on the counter. Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, or within 1 hour if the room is above 32 °C (90 °F), and split a warm batch into shallow containers so it chills quickly.
A storage life has not been established for this recipe. Make small batches, and freeze the portions you want for later at −18 °C (0 °F) or below. Thaw in the fridge, never on the counter.
Harmful bacteria can be present without any change in smell or appearance, so time and temperature decide, not how a treat looks. Discard anything left in a warm room too long, or kept past these limits — chilling or freezing does not make mishandled food safe.

Sources: Cold food storage chart (FoodSafety.gov) · Food safety basics (USDA FSIS)

Serving considerations

Break biscuits into small pieces for training rather than giving a whole one.
Treats should stay a small part of your dog's daily calories — ask your vet what that means for your dog's size and weight.
Introduce any new treat gradually, especially if your dog has a sensitive stomach.

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

Yes. Quick oats absorb slightly more moisture, so you may need a little extra water to bring the dough together.

The egg helps bind the dough. Without it the biscuits are more crumbly — extra mashed banana helps, but they will be softer.

These are treats, not meals. Small pieces occasionally suit most dogs; ask your vet for an amount appropriate to your dog's size and diet.

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