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Peanut Butter Sweet Potato Dog Treats

October 7, 2016 by Lindsay 66 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Just popping in for a quick post today to share a fun little treat for your favorite furry friends! I don’t know about yours, but my dogs LOVE treats. They also love human food…some of their favorites being sweet potato, peanut butter, bananas, yogurt and carrots.

Making homemade treats for your furry friends is super easy! Try these Peanut Butter and Sweet Potato Dog Treats to celebrate your best friend!

A few weeks ago, I had to idea to combine two of their favorite human foods- sweet potato and peanut butter, and freeze them into cubes so I could put them in their kongs. Our dogs get a little pb in a kong whenever we put them in their cages. We used to stick the kongs in the freezer so the pb would freeze and it would take longer for them to lick it out. However, we only have 2 kongs so that didn’t usually work out so well.

By freezing the pb into cubes, I can keep those in the freezer and then just pop a couple inside their kongs whenever I leave. So much easier! If you don’t have ice cube tray you could just drop the mixture into blobs on a cookie sheet and let them freeze that way…or spread the mixture into a pan, freeze and then cut into whatever shape you want.

For this batch, I combined 1/2  roasted sweet potato (just the inside, not the skin) with 3/4 c peanut butter. Mix well, scoop into ice cube trays and freeze.

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Then transfer to an airtight container.

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When you’re ready to head out the door, pop a couple in a kong and toss it in their cage with them!

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Here are some other simple combos you could try:

PB & mashed banana
PB & Yogurt with banana chunks
Mashed carrots & Banana
PB & grated carrots

Your pups will love you for it!

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Do you ever make dog treats for your dog?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Meredith @ DareYouTo says

    August 28, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Woww . You never cease to amaze me with your creativity! Back when I had a dog, we never created our own treats. But anything with sweet potato sounds good to me! haha.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:14 PM

      i agree, sweet potato for the win!

      Reply
  2. Miz says

    August 28, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    SUCH a creative post. I miss my bullmastiff.

    Reply
  3. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    My Cooper says THANK YOU!! 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:13 PM

      tucker and abner say you’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
  4. Erica {EricaDHouse.com} says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Aww I don’t have any pups of my own but now I know what to make a huge batch of and give out to friends during Christmas!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:13 PM

      awesome idea!

      Reply
  5. Chelsie @ Balance, Not Scale says

    August 28, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Fabulous idea!! I know that my Koda would absolutely LOVE that — she’s as big a PB fanatic as I am!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:12 PM

      yay!!!! hope she loves them 🙂

      Reply
  6. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Love this! My dog can only have sweet potato so I just bake them… Is there a reason you don’t use the skin? Also, I wonder if it would work with just sweet potato?

    Reply
  7. Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Love the idea of freezing in trays! Niko would love these! I just don’t know how I feel about sharing my sweet potatoes with her 😉 haha Maybe pumpkin, though!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:11 PM

      haha i agree. it’s hard to share sweet potatoes!

      Reply
  8. Beth (Running with the Sunrise) says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Thank you so much for this recipe–I know my dog will love it! I’ve done the same thing with just frozen peanut butter in the Kong for years and she loves it. I know she loves sweet potato and I always like to find ways to get veggies into her diet.

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:11 PM

      awesome!!! let me know what she thinks of them!

      Reply
  9. jobo says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    This is such an awesome idea! I just sent this to my sister Jen for her pups 😉

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      yay!!! thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  10. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I’m not an animal person, but these sound good. Can I just make some for myself? 😉

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      haha i agree. i would eat these too

      Reply
  11. Elle @ nutritionella says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I’m with Laura – the PB & banana sounds like a yummy summertime human treat too. 🙂 Your pup is adorable.

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      thanks girl 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kierston says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    My puppies are die hard fans of PB! I will make this for them! 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      yay! hope they like them!

      Reply
  13. Nicole @ Healthy Way to Cook says

    August 28, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I love this idea! I’ll have to try it for my dog. I never thought to make treats for him!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      for sure! super easy and they love them!

      Reply
  14. Kelly says

    August 28, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    What a great idea! I’m so going to try this! My Boston terrier will be thanking you…I’m sure if it! 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      yay! let me know how they like them!

      Reply
  15. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    August 28, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I love this idea! We hav two labs that would be in heaven if I made these for them!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:08 PM

      go for it!!!

      Reply
  16. Sarah says

    August 28, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Lucky doggy 🙂 My little terrier would be fed for a week!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:08 PM

      haha yeah our boys are def not miniature 🙂

      Reply
  17. Heather @ Better With Veggies says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    What a cute idea!! Our dogs are so disinterested in toys, but adding food might get them excited. 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:07 PM

      worth a shot for sure!!

      Reply
  18. Pavement Runner says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Love the idea! Your pup looks so happy.

    Cages make me sad, tho.

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:08 PM

      i know. i’m hoping once they get a little older we won’t need them anymore. luckily while i was in school i was around a lot so they didn’t spend much time in them and now, hubby still comes home for lunch so they get some time out!

      Reply
  19. Kami says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now, but have never commented. I couldn’t resist when it came to doggies and treats. I have three miniature longhair dachshunds, and I bet they would love these treats.

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:07 PM

      awwww thanks so much for commenting!! if you make them for your babies let me know 🙂

      Reply
  20. Heather @ What Does She Do All Day? says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    awww…..Oscar would love these, but since we haven’t figured out his food allergies, yet, we’ll have to wait before trying it out. He sure misses his frozen PB filled Kong!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:06 PM

      awww hope you get it figured out soon!

      Reply
  21. @dressesau says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Love the idea! Your pup looks so happy.

    Reply
  22. Noelle McKenzie says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Wow your pup is so lucky to have you! What a life to be pampered like that 😉 I don’t have any dogs of my own right now, but I will definitely keep this in mind for when I do!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:06 PM

      they are pretty spoiled 🙂

      Reply
  23. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Your dog favorite human foods are some of my favorite foods! 😉

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    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2012 at 11:05 PM

      haha mine too!

      Reply
  24. Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife says

    August 28, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    This is great! I can’t wait to make these for my pup!! Thanks!

    Reply
  25. @pluvk says

    August 29, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Wonderful recipe! I wish I could feed my dog home-baked treats, but he is the fussiest eater for a dog. It makes me apprehensive to make him anything because it usually goes to waste. He won’t even eat steak, chicken, or eggs, but he loves rice. He’s a healthy dog… he should have his own blog. LOL 😉

    Reply
  26. Carrie @ Season It Already! says

    August 29, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Genius! Our Pupper dawgs would love these!

    Reply
  27. Erin @ erinberries says

    August 29, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Such a good idea! I think if I give my dog anything “human” in her eyes, she would love it. Actually, I take that back. She does not like broccoli. Weird, huh?

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    • Lindsay says

      August 30, 2012 at 9:48 PM

      haha i don’t think mine like broccoli either!

      Reply
  28. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    August 29, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Aww, your dog is so cute! Mine would go crazy for these treats! Love that you can stuff ’em in a Kong too.

    Reply
  29. Amber @ The Cook's Sister says

    August 29, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Great treat! What a great idea to freeze the treats in an ice cube tray!

    One of our dogs won’t eat carrots, but I’m sure they’d both enjoy peanut butter and mashed banana!

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    • Lindsay says

      August 30, 2012 at 9:48 PM

      that’s the next combo i’m trying!

      Reply
  30. purelylori says

    August 29, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    love this idea! must try it, I got that same toy for Jax where I put pb in. Need to try it with sweet potatoes

    Reply
  31. Brittany @ readrunrepeat says

    August 30, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Have you seen the “kong” ice trays?? The cubes come out in the kong shape!! They fit so nicely inside the kong toys! I’m definitely going to have to try these treats… My puppy Fiona gets excited when the PB jar comes out of the cabinet 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      August 30, 2012 at 9:42 PM

      no! i haven’t seen those! will have to look for them!

      Reply
      • Brittany @ readrunrepeat says

        August 30, 2012 at 10:15 PM

        Found them at Petsmart!

        Reply
  32. Crista says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    LOVE these!

    Reply
  33. Nicole says

    September 2, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Great idea! My Lab Kostas turned 6 yesterday. He loves PB–I gave him 1/2 a jar (natural pb, of course!) by spoon as his B-day treat!

    Reply
  34. Anna says

    May 21, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Just made these I can’t wait for my pup to try them, she really enjoyed licking the spoon! What kind of dog do you have? I have a black lab mixed with I don’t know what and she looks almost exactly like yours! Adorable! Thanks!

    Reply
  35. Michelle Fitch says

    February 25, 2019 at 4:23 PM

    I am going to try this with pumpkin and peanut butter!

    Reply
  36. Danielle says

    September 15, 2021 at 8:43 AM

    Delta,tango,and Mallie say thank you!
    I can’t believe how good it smelled and it was so easy to make . This was the first time I’ve ever made homemade dog treats and now I’ll never buy them from the store again.

    Reply

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