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Last year, while the kitchen filled with gingerbread and sugar cookies, I realized something: my dog deserved festive treats too. Instead of buying store-bought snacks, I decided to try DIY dog Christmas treats . Simple ingredients, a little creativity, and a whole lot of love turned into something that made the holidays even more special. Watching my pup’s tail wag as she got her own “Christmas cookie” reminded me that the best gifts are the ones we make ourselves.
Homemade treats are more than snacks — they’re part of holiday traditions. DIY recipes let you control the ingredients, skip the fillers, and shape them into festive designs that look as good as they taste. Whether it’s a candy cane twist or a frosty star, these DIY Christmas dog treats are a safe way to let pups join the celebration.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups oat flour
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup peanut butter (xylitol-free)
1 egg
1 tsp beet powder (for red color, optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix applesauce, peanut butter, and egg. Stir in oat flour.
Divide dough into two halves. Add beet powder to one half for a red tint.
Roll ropes from each dough and twist together into candy cane shapes.
Bake 15–18 minutes until firm but not too hard.
Ingredients:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
¼ cup chopped unsweetened cranberries
2 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions:
Mix yogurt, cranberries, and coconut together.
Spoon into silicone star molds or an ice cube tray.
Freeze 2–3 hours until solid.
Festive & Fun: Looks like holiday cookies and candy canes, but dog-safe.
Simple Ingredients: No sugar, no chocolate, no unsafe spices.
Two Textures: One baked biscuit, one frozen star.
Low-Calorie Options: Yogurt-based treats are light and refreshing.
| Ingredient | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Oat flour | Gentle, gluten-free base |
| Peanut butter | Protein & healthy fats (xylitol-free only) |
| Applesauce | Adds fiber & natural sweetness |
| Cranberries | Antioxidants & urinary health |
| Yogurt | Probiotics for gut health |
Digestive Support: Oats, yogurt, and applesauce promote gut health.
Antioxidants: Cranberries protect urinary and immune health.
Protein & Energy: Peanut butter and egg give strength for holiday playtime.
Safe Holiday Colors: Beet powder and cranberries add natural red tones.
Swap cranberries for blueberries or raspberries.
Use spinach purée for natural green coloring.
Cut biscuits into trees, stars, or stockings for variety.
Make mini bite-sized treats for training rewards.
Baked biscuits: Store in airtight container 7–10 days.
Frozen stars: Store in freezer up to 2 months.
Colors not showing? Add more beet powder for stronger red.
Too dry? Mix in 1–2 tbsp extra applesauce.
Frozen treats too hard? Let sit at room temp for 2–3 minutes before serving.
DIY recipes take a little patience, but the waiting is half the fun. While you twist candy cane ropes or spoon yogurt into molds, most dogs will sit close by, eyes wide, tails wagging. These small moments — hearing the oven beep or the freezer door open — turn simple recipes into traditions they’ll look forward to every year.
These Dog Christmas Treats DIY recipes are simple, festive, and full of love. From candy cane biscuits to frozen cranberry stars, they’re the perfect way to make sure pups feel just as special as the rest of the family during the holidays. Because the best Christmas traditions are the ones you create together. 🎄🐾
