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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Dog Treats » Dog Pretzels Recipe: Peanut Butter Pretzel Dog Treats

    Published: April 18, 2022 / Updated: September 16, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dog Pretzels Recipe: Peanut Butter Pretzel Dog Treats

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    Peanut Butter Pretzel Homemade Dog Treats with text overlay
    Peanut Butter Pretzel Homemade Dog Treats with text overlay
    Peanut Butter Pretzel Homemade Dog Treats with text overlay

    These Peanut Butter Pretzel Dog Treats are dog tested and dog approved! You can make this dog pretzels recipe with just five ingredients.

    dog pretzels on a baking rack

    If you are dog lovers like our family is, you probably have a very special furry family member at home who would love this homemade dog pretzels recipe!

    We love to make homemade dog treats for our pups. We celebrate their birthdays with Peanut Butter Pupcakes and Homemade Dog Donuts.

    They cool off in the summer with Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats and Frozen Watermelon Dog Treats. And they enjoy Grain-Free Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats year-round.

    This latest dog treat recipe has been tested and heartily approved by Urban Bliss Dog. And it's pretty easy to make at home!

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    • 🥜 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 🔪 Kitchen tools and equipment
    • 🐕‍🦺 Homemade dog treat tips and FAQs
    • More homemade dog treat recipes
    • Peanut Butter Pretzel Dog Treats
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    🥜 Ingredient notes

    ingredients to make dog pretzels

    Flour - This dog pretzel recipe calls for all-purpose flour. You can use whole wheat flour if you prefer, or try a high quality gluten-free flour if you prefer. Be aware that you may need to adjust measurements if you decide to substitute AP flour for any other kind of flour.

    Oats - Use old-fashioned oats (also labeled as rolled oats) for this recipe. Do NOT use instant oats or steel cut oats. Those oats cook completely differently and will not work in this recipe.

    Peanut butter - Use your favorite creamy peanut butter (NOT chunky) for this recipe.

    Applesauce - The applesauce helps bind the ingredients together without making these too tough.

    Egg - You'll need a lightly beaten egg to create an egg wash. This gives the dog pretzels a shiny coat when baked. You can also skip the egg wash if you prefer.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Exact measurements of ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this post. Here are some helpful tips to guide you as you make this recipe.

    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

    dry ingredients to make dog pretzels recipe

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, peanut butter, applesauce, and all but 1 Tablespoon of the egg (place the 1 Tablespoon of egg in a small bowl and set aside).

    ingredients to make dog pretzels
    shaping dog pretzels
    dog pretzels ready to bake

    Once the ingredients are well combined, break off a ball about 2 to 3 Tablespoons full then roll into a thin log about 9 to 10 inches long.

    Form a pretzel. Place pretzel dog treat onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat until you have used up all of the dough. You should have about 10 pretzel dog treats total.

    PRETZEL BITE OPTION: instead of forming pretzels, you can bake these as pretzel bites. Simply roll the dough into a thin log, then slice off in 1" to 2" pieces. Then follow the remaining instructions.

    adding egg wash to dog pretzels
    dog pretzels ready to bake

    Using a pastry brush, brush each pretzel dog treat with the remaining egg.

    Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

    dog pretzels on a cooling rack
    dog pretzel on a cooling rack

    Allow the baked dog pretzels to cool completely at room temperature on a cooling rack.

    🔪 Kitchen tools and equipment

    dog pretzels

    For this recipe, you just need a few basic kitchen tools:

    Baking sheet - You'll need a baking sheet and parchment paper to bake the dog pretzels.

    Mixing bowl - You'll need two mixing bowls to make this recipe.

    Whisk - Use a study whisk to mix together the ingredients.

    Pastry brush - Use a pastry brush to brush on the egg wash just before baking.

    Cooling rack - You'll need a cooling rack to rest the hot, freshly baked dog pretzels.

    🐕‍🦺 Homemade dog treat tips and FAQs

    Ace staring at dog pretzels
    Ace sniffing dog pretzels
    black lab Ace licking a dog pretzel
    What's the best way to feed my dog these dog pretzels?

    Break off a piece of the pretzel and feed it to your dog in smaller, bite-size pieces. This is the safest way to feed your dog. Do not give your dog an entire pretzel to eat at once.

    Bake in small bite-size pieces for easier feeding and storage

    If you prefer, you can bake these dog pretzels as pretzel bites. Instead of shaping into pretzels, simply roll out the dough into thin logs, cut off 1" to 2" pieces, and bake.

    Are these ingredients safe for my dog to eat?

    The ingredients used to make these dog pretzels are generally considered safe for dogs to eat in moderate quantities. We follow dog food safety guidelines by the American Kennel Club.

    That said, every dog is different. You should check with your vet before introducing your dog to new foods, or if you have questions about specific foods for your dog.

    What's the best way to store homemade dog treats?

    Allow the dog pretzels to cool completely, and then store in ziplock bags or airtight containers at room temperature for up to 7 days.

    How long these stay fresh depends on a lot of different storage and environmental factors (heat, light, etc.), so be sure to check your homemade dog treats for any signs of spoilage before feeding them to your dog.

    More homemade dog treat recipes

    Be sure to check out our full list of homemade dog treat recipes! Here are a few to get you started:

    • Foods Dogs Can Eat, and Ones They Can't
    • Dog Donuts
    • Frozen Dog Treats: Watermelon Blueberry Yogurt Bites
    • Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    Peanut Butter Pretzel Dog Treats

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 25 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Peanut butter applesauce dog treats in fun pretzel form!
    Servings: 10 dog pretzels
    Calories: 177kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Baking Sheet

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup old-fashioned oats (also known as rolled oats)
    • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten and divided

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, peanut butter, applesauce, and all but 1 Tablespoon of the egg (place the 1 Tablespoon of egg in a small bowl and set aside).
    • Once the ingredients are well combined, break off a ball about 2 to 3 Tablespoons full then roll into a thin log about 9 to 10 inches long. Form a pretzel (see step-by-step photos in the post). Place pretzel dog treat onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat until you have used up all of the dough. You should have about 10 pretzel dog treats total.
    • Using a pastry brush, brush each pretzel dog treat with the remaining egg.
    • Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

    Video

    Notes

    Feeding your dog: To safely feed your dog these homemade dog treats be sure to break off pieces of the pretzel to feed to your dog. Do not attempt to give an entire pretzel to your dog at once. You can also for pretzel bites instead for easier feeding.
    Pretzel bite option: instead of forming pretzels, you can bake these as pretzel bites. Simply roll the dough into a thin log, then slice off in 1" to 2" pieces. Then follow the remaining instructions.
    Dog treats: If you have any concerns about any of the ingredients, please contact your dog's veterinarian before making these.
    Storage: store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 7 to 10 days.  
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg

    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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    DISCLAIMER: We develop and test these recipes based on what works for our dogs, and we only share recipes that our dogs (and our dog buddy recipe testers!) have eaten and enjoyed. We are recipe developers and not nutritionists or veterinarians. As always, check with your veterinarian if you have questions or concerns about any particular foods for your dog.

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