Yummy Yummy Oggie Doogie!

Since the theme seems to be inedible things, I'll share this recipe with you (although according to some people who read my blog, but shall remain nameless- these are actually edible).

Yummy, Easy Banana Doggie Treats!

Makes 30 - 60 dog biscuits

5 cups flour
1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups pureed bananas
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Water

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and set the rack on the middle level. Have one or two ungreased nonstick baking sheets ready.

2. Mix the flour, peanuts and baking soda together in a large bowl. Gradually stir in the remaining ingredients, except the water, until lumpy but blended.

3. Add enough water, a teaspoon at a time, to make a stiff dough. Knead by hand until thoroughly mixed. Or blend everything in a food processor.

4. For very large banana treats, form the dough into 2 logs, each about 2 1/2 inches high, and place one on each baking sheet. Flatten each log so that it is 6 inches wide and 1 inch high. For medium-sized banana treats, form 4 logs, 2 on each sheet, and flatten each into loaves that are 3 inches wide and 1 inch high. Bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove to wire racks and let rest for 10 minutes.

5. Leave the oven on. Transfer the loaves to a cutting board and slice into 1/2 - 3/4 inch pieces. (It's easiest to slice them on the diagonal, using a serrated bread knife.) Return the slices to the baking sheets and bake for about 20 minutes longer, turning once, until they are golden brown. Cool on racks. Store in a tightly closed tin at room temperature.

Note: If you have some cute cookie cutters, simply skip #4 and 6, roll them to a 1/2 inch thickness and cut away. bake for about 30 minutes and start checking them for the hardness you're desiring.

Your doggie-oggies will love these. They are great treats with no additives. And your dog will not risk the chance of ingesting something that could harm him. The list of recall items for pet foods and snacks is growing... no worries here.

ENJOY and BONE APPETIT!

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Comments

[Kim]

I forwarded this recipe to my son and his wife who have a dog named Leo. Leo LOVES treats :-)

[Mike Golch]

this is a nice recipe.

[Jeni]

You didn't mention it, but these would be really good for dogs with food allergies. I'm a vet-turned-SAHM, and when I practicing, I saw a lot of dogs who were allergic to chicken & beef, which are in a lot of treats you find on the shelf. These look like they'd work well for allergic poochies!