If you love your dog(s) as much as we love our dog, try making these easy and tasty Dog Donuts with peanut butter, banana, and oats. They're a fun way to treat the special pup in your life!
Our dog Ace - AKA Urban Bliss Dog on Instagram - is highly food motivated. So we love to treat him by making special homemade dog treats now and then.
He loves these Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats, Homemade Dog Pretzels, and these Grain-Free Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats. His newest fave? These oh so adorable and super fun Dog Donuts!
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🌟 Why this recipe works
These donuts are just too cute!!
- They are easy to make.
- You can make these with the peanut butter glaze, or without.
- Feel free to "decorate" the tops with mini dog treats or carob-sprinkles.
- These dog donuts make adorable gifts for the special pups in your life!
- They are dog tested, and dog-approved by our very own Urban Bliss Dog (AKA Ace, our lab retriever).
- You can freeze these for later!
🛒 Ingredient notes
As always, we cook and bake homemade dog treats using ingredients that we know to be safe for our own dog and dogs in general. Every dog is different. Please be sure to consult your veterinarian if you are unsure about any ingredients, or before you introduce a new ingredient to your dog.
Some notes on a few of the ingredients in this recipe:
Flour - This recipe calls for whole wheat flour, which is safe for dogs who do not have a wheat allergy. Whole wheat flour helps make the dog donuts stay in their shape, while also providing dogs with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein.
Coconut oil - Be sure to measure out the coconut oil first using the measurement written in the recipe, and then melt in the microwave.
Peanut butter - Use creamy peanut butter - not chunky peanut butter - in this recipe.
Optional Peanut Butter Glaze - If you'd like to make the optional peanut butter glaze, you will need an additional ½ cup of creamy peanut butter plus 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Have two non-stick donut pans and a spoon ready.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or in a stand mixer, whisk together the mashed banana, egg, peanut butter, and melted coconut oil.
- Then mix in the flour, baking powder, and oats and whisk together just until combined. The mixture will be chunky (see photo 2b above).
3. Spoon the batter into the holes of 2 un-greased, non-stick donut pans, using your hands or the spoon to pat the batter down into shape. Fill each hole just about ¾ of the way full.
4. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, just until the tops are slightly golden brown.
Optional: make the glaze
5. While the donuts are baking, make the glaze. In a large bowl, add the ½ cup peanut butter with the tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave for 15-20 seconds, just enough to soften the peanut butter and almost melt the coconut oil. Remove from the microwave and whisk together until fully combined and smooth.
6. When the donuts are done baking, dip each one into the glaze and then rest on parchment paper or a cooling rack. If desired, top with mini dog biscuits or bacon crumbles.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can! It might be a bit trickier, but you can use a muffin pan and place a ball of tin foil in the middle and spoon the batter in each muffin opening around the ball of foil. This creates smaller donuts, and you may need to adjust the baking times by a few minutes. If you make the smaller dog donuts this way, be sure to keep an eye on the donuts in the oven toward the end of the normal baking time to see if they need to stay in the oven longer or be pulled out sooner.
Allow the dog donuts to cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
Yes, you can freeze these! Allow the dog donuts to cool completely, then store in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to two months.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
You will need two donut pans to make these adorable dog donuts. See the FAQs above if you do not have a donut pan.
🍽 Serving ideas
These homemade dog donuts are so delicious and fun on their own – with or without the peanut butter glaze!
To make these donuts extra special, try topping them with:
- mini dog biscuits
- bacon crumbles
- cute star-shaped dog treats.
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Dog Donuts
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted measure before melting
- 1¼ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
For the Glaze
- ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional toppings: mini dog biscuits or bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or in a stand mixer, whisk together the mashed banana, egg, peanut butter, and melted coconut oil.
- Then mix in the flour, baking powder, and oats and whisk together just until combined. The mixture will be chunky.
- Spoon the batter into the holes of 2 un-greased, non-stick donut pans, using your hands or the spoon to pat the batter down and filling each hole just about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, just until the tops are slightly golden brown.
Make the glaze
- While the donuts are baking, make the glaze. In a large bowl, add the ½ cup peanut butter with the Tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave for 15-20 seconds, just enough to soften the peanut butter and almost melt the coconut oil. Remove from the microwave and whisk together until fully combined and smooth.
- When the donuts are done baking, dip each one into the glaze and then rest on a cooling rack. If desired, top with mini dog biscuits or bacon crumbles.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
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