If this is your first time making homemade treats for your favorite canine companion, well this Homemade Cheese & Oats Mini dog treat recipe is a great one for beginners.
It is simple, easy, uses simple ingredients and doesn't take too long to prepare.
And with a few ingredients right out of your pantry making dog treats is a lot easier than you think.
As an added bonus, by making these cheese and oats dog treats at home you can guarantee and control what goes into the homemade dog treats you reward your dog with.
Most dogs love cheese and when combined with healthy oats, you have a tasty treat your dog will love!
FAQ
Yes, cheese can be used in dog treats as long as it is not toxic to dogs and is used in moderation. Some dogs may be lactose intolerant, so it is important to monitor their reaction to cheese. Additionally, cheese should not be the main ingredient in a dog treat and should only be used as a small part of a balanced diet.
Yes, oatmeal can be used in homemade dog treats. It is a nutritious and healthy ingredient that can provide fiber, protein, and other essential nutrients for dogs. However, it is important to ensure that the oatmeal used is plain and not flavored or sweetened, as some additives can be harmful to dogs.
Homemade Cheese & Oats Mini Dog Treats can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It's important to check for any signs of spoilage before feeding them to your dog.
Yes, you can freeze for up to three months in the freezer. Simply take out and thaw on the counter before offering to your dog.
Homemade Cheese & Oats Mini Dog Treats
As I said, this Cheese & Oats Mini dog treat recipe is super easy to make and only requires a few basic ingredients.
Most importantly, your furry friend is going to love them!!
But, wait! If your dog loves cheese, then be sure and check out our tasty Apple Cheddar Dog Biscuits!
Ingredients:
1 cup of whole wheat flour
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1 cup of rolled oats
½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups of beef broth
How to make these tasty Cheese & Oats dog treats:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a pizza stone.
In a large bowl combine wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, shredded cheese, and broth.
Then, using your finger, mix the dough together until all ingredients are incorporated.
Form dough into a ball, set aside.
Toss a bit of flour onto a clean work surface. Roll out dough into a square to a ½" to ¾" thickness.
Cut in equal portions and roll into individual as many biscuits as the dough will yield.
Place uncooked dog treats into the oven and bake for 50 minutes.
Serve.
Note: Store the homemade dog treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator and/or freeze and take out as needed. Thaw on the countertop.
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Homemade Cheese & Oats Mini Dog Treats
These tasty Homemade Cheese & Oats Mini dog treats are easy to make. And, as an added bonus, by making your own dog treats at home you can guarantee and control what goes into the treats you reward your dog with.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups of beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a pizza stone.
- In a large bowl combine wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, shredded cheese and broth.
- Using your finger mix dough together until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Form dough into a ball, set aside.
- Toss a bit of flour onto a clean work surface. Roll out dough into a square to a ½" to ¾" thickness.
- Cut in equal portions and roll into individual as many biscuits as the dough will yield.
- Place uncooked dog treats into the oven and bake for 50 minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
Store the homemade dog treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator and/or freeze and take out as needed. Thaw on counter top.
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Lynne B says
I'm going to try oatmeal in my next batch of treats. Thanks! I'm really enjoying your recipes.
Ruth E Fabiano says
Okay so if my beef broth says onion powder way down on the ingredient list, no bueno, right?
Molly says
For me, if it is way down on the list, I don't mind it and it has never hurt my dogs. Just no raw or cooked onions or a ton of onion powder.
Cindy S. says
Such a healthy, easy to make recipe! This is much better than what we can get at the store and much cheaper too.
Jessica Rouse says
These sound so healthy for a change! It's so hard to find tasty nutritional treats.
Mya Murphy says
Lol... these look awesome enough for human consumption.
Bethany Suire says
I know my doggy would love these! Thanks for sharing!
Brigid OHara Koshko says
My puppy is 16 going on 17 years of age and I am becoming more and more concerned with what I feed her. I have always wanted to try homemade "cookies" because I would be certain of the ingredients and to save some money. I was a little nervous to try, but this recipe looks foolproof. Thank you!
Rust says
I love feeding our malamute homemade treats ...and this recipe sounds like one he will love!
Sara Schwab says
Theses dog treats are nice to make for your fury friends
Pamela James says
I am going to have to try some of these. Especially the cheese and oats!
Emily says
My pup would love these! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday!
Shakeia Rieux says
I have never made treats for my dog,but i would like to make these for him and hope that he likes it
Jodi Hunter says
I hope my babies love these, they look yummy!
Melanie says
These look great! We have a whole lot of extra oatmeal that we can use to make these tomorrow!
Cheryl says
These look good enough for people to eat. Our dogs would love them!