Banana & Carrot Cookies: A Healthy, Crunchy Treat for Dogs

kharrison1010
Aug 21
2 min read

Updated: Aug 30

When it comes to rewarding your pup, nothing beats a homemade treat packed with wholesome ingredients you can actually pronounce. These Banana & Carrot Cookies are simple to make, budget-friendly, and full of natural goodness that dogs love. Plus, they have that irresistible crunch that will have your furry friend begging for more!

Why Bananas and Carrots?

Close-up of homemade carrot banana dog treats on a white surface. One is cut in half, revealing a textured, moist interior with orange carrot shreds.

Bananas are a great source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6, giving your dog a tasty boost without added sugar or salt.
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene (great for eye health) and provide a natural crunch dogs enjoy.

Combined with oats and whole wheat flour, these treats strike the perfect balance between healthy and satisfying.

Recipe: Banana & Carrot Cookies

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4-1/2 cup rolled oats

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Mash the banana in a bowl, then stir in the grated carrots and oil.
Add flour and oats, mixing until you have a thick dough.

Dough with carrot shreds in a glass bowl on a marble countertop, ready for baking. Brown and orange colors stand out against a pale background.

Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet or roll into small bite-sized balls. We used a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop.

Twelve uncooked dog cookies with carrot pieces on parchment paper, placed on a baking sheet against a light marble background.

Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden and crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
Let cool completely before treating your pup!

Storage Tips

Store these treats in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze a batch to keep them fresh longer. Your dog won’t mind a cold crunch straight from the freezer—especially on a warm day.