3 homemade Easter dog treat recipes to try

Easter is the perfect time to celebrate with family, chocolate, and… dog treats! While we keep the chocolate to ourselves (since it’s toxic to dogs), there are plenty of fun, festive, and healthy ways to include your furry friend in the Easter celebrations.

Whether you’re baking for your own pup or mixing up some yummy snacks for a pet you’re looking after, these Easter-themed dog treat recipes are simple to make and tail-waggingly delicious.

🥕Carrot & Banana Bunny Bites

A wholesome blend of fruit, veggies, and fibre-packed oats—these bunny bites are perfect for springtime snacking. These freeze well, too, so you can make a big batch and keep some for later!

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 cup grated carrot

• 1½ cups oat flour (or blended rolled oats)

• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. In a bowl, mash the banana, then mix in grated carrot and egg.

3. Stir in oat flour until a soft dough forms.

4. Roll out and cut into bunny shapes (or any cookie cutter you like).

5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

6. Cool completely before serving.

Why they’re great: Full of fibre, potassium, and crunch!

🥜 No-bake Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

These are super easy and perfect if you’re short on time or don’t feel like baking. Just make sure your peanut butter is xylitol-free, as this sweetener is toxic to dogs.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free!)

• ½ cup plain Greek yoghurt

• 2½ cups oat flour

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients into a dough.

2. Shape into small egg-sized ovals…or add the dough into silicon trays if you have them.

3. Place on a lined tray and freeze for 1 hour.

4. Store in the fridge or freezer.

As an optional addition, drizzle with a dog-safe yoghurt glaze (plain Greek yoghurt + a splash of water) for extra drool-worthiness!

Ingredients:

• 300g whole wheat flour
• 95g dry milk powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 125ml vegetable oil
• 2 cubes beef stock cubes
• 185ml boiling water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 150 °C. Lightly grease a sheet of baking paper.
2. Dissolve stock cubes in boiling water and allow to cool.
3. Combine the flour, dry milk, egg, oil, beef broth and brown sugar.
4. Mix well and knead dough for 1 minute.
5. On a floured surface roll out dough to about half a centimetre thickness.
6. Cut into Easter shapes and place on cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 30 minutes and allow to cool.

Just remember these few important things when trying your hand at these Easter dog treat recipes:

• No chocolate, raisins, or xylitol—even in small amounts, these can be dangerous for dogs.

• Introduce new treats slowly, especially if your dog has dietary sensitivities.

• Supervise all treat time, especially with frozen or unfamiliar goodies.

Including your dog in your Easter celebrations doesn’t have to mean sharing your chocolate eggs. With a few simple ingredients and a sprinkle of love, you can create tasty Easter dog treat recipes they’ll remember long after the bunny hops away.

Happy Easter, and happy baking!

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