Celebrate World Baking Day with These Easy Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

World Baking Day is the perfect excuse to whip up all kinds of delicious goodies, from gooey brownies to fluffy muffins and buttery cookies. But why should the fun stop with us? This World Baking Day, it's time to celebrate with some homemade dog treat recipes for our furry best friends too.

While it might be tempting to share our human bakes, many ingredients like chocolate, raisins, and certain sweeteners can be harmful and even poisonous to dogs. That’s why following homemade dog treat recipes made especially for them is the safest and most thoughtful way to include them in the celebrations.

Baking homemade dog treats comes with so many benefits. Not only do you get full control over what goes into your dog’s snacks, helping you better manage their diet and avoid unnecessary additives, but you can also offer them new and exciting flavours that differ from their everyday treats.

Plus, it's a fun way to add more enrichment into their lives. You can turn it into a playful treasure hunt around the house, hide the treats inside a food-dispensing dog toy, or even use them during a training session to keep things interesting and rewarding.

In this blog, I’ll be sharing five easy homemade dog treat recipes that we hope will fill your house with barking, baking and biscuit-loving grins.

A paw-sitively perfect birthday cake for dogs, gotcha days, or just because your dog deserves a little extra love, this Carrot Cake recipe is soft, fluffy, and packed with dog-friendly goodness. It's big enough to share if you're throwing a doggy party or just want a few days of extra tail wags.

Ingredients

Carrot Cake

• 160g plain oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• A dash of cinnamon (optional)
• 60g grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
• 120g full-fat plain Greek yoghurt
• 120ml milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 115g cream cheese (plain, full-fat)
• 120g full-fat plain Greek yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons double cream
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 dog treat (for decoration)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F.
2. Lightly grease two 12.5cm (5-inch) cake tins with non-stick spray. Set them aside.
3. Place the oats into a food processor. Blitz on high until they turn into a fine, flour-like texture.
4. Add the baking powder and cinnamon (if using), and pulse a few times to combine.
5. Add the grated carrot, Greek yoghurt, milk, eggs, olive oil and honey. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
6. Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared cake tins. (Don’t worry if the layers seem thin, they’re meant to be!)
7. Bake for around 18 minutes, or until the cakes are set in the middle and spring back lightly to the touch.
8. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before frosting.
9. For the frosting, grab a large mixing bowl and combine the cream cheese, Greek yoghurt, double cream, and honey.
10. Using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat on high for 3–5 minutes until light, fluffy, and whipped.
11. Place one cooled cake layer onto a serving plate. Spread half of the frosting across the top.
12. Add the second cake layer on top and cover it with the remaining frosting.
13. Top with a dog treat for a final celebratory touch if you fancy!

If you're after a simple and tasty homemade dog treat recipe that your dog will go bananas for (pun very much intended), then look no further than these Peanut Butter and Banana Biscuit Bites. They’re made with just three wholesome ingredients and best of all, they’re so easy to whip up.

Ingredients

• 160g plain oats
• 2 ripe bananas
• 65g dog-friendly peanut butter

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (130°C fan) / 300°F.
2. Lightly grease your silicone dog treat tray, or line a standard baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Place the oats in a food processor and blitz until they resemble a fine flour.
4. Add the bananas and peanut butter to the processor. Blend everything together until a sticky dough forms.
5. Scoop the dough into your silicone treat tray moulds. Alternatively, you can roll out the dough (on a lightly floured surface using ground oats) to about 1cm thickness and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the treats are lightly puffed and golden on the bottom. They'll still feel a little soft when hot but will firm up as they cool.
7. Allow the biscuits to cool completely before giving them to your drooling pup

Top tip: These biscuits make brilliant "find-it" treats for a treasure hunt game around the house or garden!

These Apple & Cinnamon Oat Bites are a sweet-smelling, wholesome homemade dog treat recipe that feels a little bit special and different. They’re soft, naturally fruity, and super simple to make. They’re perfect for an afternoon snack, a reward after a training session, or even to pop into a puzzle toy for some extra enrichment fun.

Ingredients

• 250g unsweetened applesauce
• 100g plain oats
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp turmeric paste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 165°C (145°C fan) / 325°F.
2. Lightly grease your silicone dog treat tray, or line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, oats, cinnamon, turmeric paste and honey until fully combined.
4. Spoon the mixture into your treat tray moulds, or simply drop small spoonfuls onto your prepared baking tray.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the bites are lightly golden and firm on the outside.
6. Allow to cool completely before serving to your dog

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! Packed with fibre and gentle on sensitive tummies, pumpkin is a fantastic ingredient to add to your dog’s diet all year round. With dog food toppers like pumpkin powder, you don’t need to source a pumpkin outside of the season either.

Ingredients

• 200g mashed plain sweet potato
• 2 tbsp pumpkin powder
• 75g honey
• 200g whole wheat flour
• 50g grated cheddar cheese (mild and low-salt)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (155°C fan) / 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, pumpkin powder, honey, and grated cheese.
3. Gradually add in the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1cm thickness.
5. Cut into shapes using a cookie cutter
6. Place the biscuits onto a lined baking tray, leaving a little space between each one.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crisp at the edges.
8. Allow to cool fully before treating your pup.

Top Tip: Drizzle on some pumpkin spice peanut butter for added flavour and tail wags!

We know it’s World Baking Day, but sometimes you just don't have the time or the oven space for baking homemade dog treat recipes. Luckily, that doesn’t mean your dog has to miss out. With this easy no-bake recipe, you can whip up a batch of delicious, healthy frozen treats for your pup.

All you’ll need is a blender, a freezer, and a good-sized mould. Our Pupsicle Treat Tray is perfect for this recipe, and if you happen to have our Pupsicle Enrichment Toy, these frozen treats fit perfectly inside for a ready-to-go enrichment activity. You can even pop them into toys like the Sodapup Honeypot or a classic Kong for longer-lasting fun.

Ingredients

• 120g plain Greek yoghurt (unsweetened, no added sugar)
• 40g blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 40g strawberries (fresh or frozen, stems removed)
• Splash of Furr Boost Dog Drink (we love the Salmon, Sweet Potato & Blueberry flavour for an extra boost of hydration and berry flavour)

Instructions

1. Blend the Greek yoghurt, blueberries, strawberries, and a splash of Furr Boost until you have a smooth, pourable mixture.
2. Pour the mixture into your silicone treat moulds - the Pupsicle Treat Tray is ideal!
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
4. Serve by handing it to your dog as is or place it in your chosen treat dispenser for a long-lasting treat

Baking homemade dog treats is not only a fun way to celebrate special occasions, whether it’s world baking day, your pup’s birthday or a seasonal holiday, it's an opportunity to bond with your furry friend while providing them with healthy, delicious snacks tailored to their needs.

The joy of baking for your dog comes from knowing exactly what ingredients are going into their treats, ensuring they're safe, nutritious, and free from harmful additives. Plus, homemade dog treat recipes give you the flexibility to create unique flavours and textures that your pup will adore. Whether it’s a batch of sweet apple cinnamon bites or a hearty pumpkin and cheddar biscuit, these treats offer a level of care and personalisation that store-bought options simply can’t match.

Homemade dog treat recipes are also perfect for integrating more enrichment into their routine. Use your baked goods for training sessions, dog treat dispenser toys, or treasure hunts around the house to add more mental stimulation to their life, keeping them engaged and entertained. Plus, with the ability to choose dog-friendly ingredients, you can cater to your pup's specific dietary needs.

Here at WOOOF, we believe in making baking for your dog as easy and enjoyable as possible. That's why we offer a wide range of treat trays and ingredients to help you get started with your own homemade dog treat recipes. From silicone moulds perfect for everything from biscuits to frozen treats, to a variety of wholesome, dog-friendly ingredients like pumpkin powder, Furr Boost Drinks, peanut butter and dog food toppers, we’ve got everything you need to spoil your pup.

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