13 Pumpkin and Oat Dog Treat Recipes Your Pup Will Love (2026)
Two pantry staples — pumpkin and oats — make some of the best pumpkin and oat dog treats you can bake at home. These thirteen recipes use real, dog-safe ingredients you can pronounce, and they all smell like fall while they bake.
Why Pumpkin and Oats Are So Good for Dogs
Pumpkin is fiber-rich and supports healthy digestion, while oats provide gentle, slow-release energy. Use plain pumpkin purée — never pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugar and spices that can upset a dog’s stomach.
1. Classic Pumpkin Oat Biscuits
Crunchy bone-shaped biscuits for dogs who like to chew.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 2 cups |
| Rolled oats | 1 cup |
| Plain pumpkin purée (not pie filling) | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Water | 2 tablespoons |
- Heat oven to 350°F. Stir flour and oats, add pumpkin, eggs, and water until a firm dough forms.
- Roll to 1/4 inch thick, cut with a bone cutter, and bake 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 30 min | Yield: about 30 biscuits
2. Soft Pumpkin Oat Chews
Soft-baked rounds for seniors, puppies, or sensitive teeth.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Oat flour | 2 cups |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 1 cup |
| Unsweetened applesauce | 1/2 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
- Heat oven to 325°F. Mix everything into a thick, sticky batter.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto a lined sheet, flatten slightly, and bake 18–20 minutes until set but soft. Cool on the sheet.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 20 min | Yield: about 24 chews
3. Pumpkin Oat Donuts
Ring-shaped treats that bake evenly — no doughy middles.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Rolled oats, finely ground | 1/2 cup |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 3/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Coconut oil, melted | 2 tablespoons |
- Heat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan. Whisk flour and oats, then stir in pumpkin, egg, and oil into a thick batter.
- Fill each cavity two-thirds full and bake 20–22 minutes until firm. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then turn out.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 22 min | Yield: about 12 donuts
4. Frozen Pumpkin Oat Yogurt Pops
The only no-bake recipe — five minutes of work, perfect for hot days.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plain pumpkin purée | 1 cup |
| Plain unsweetened yogurt | 1 cup |
| Rolled oats | 1/2 cup |
| Banana, mashed | 1/2 |
- Blend pumpkin, yogurt, and banana until smooth, then stir in the oats.
- Spoon into a silicone muffin tray and freeze at least 3 hours. Pop out and serve frozen.
Prep: 5 min | Freeze: 3 hours | Yield: about 12 pops
5. Cinnamon Pumpkin Oat Hearts
Heart-shaped treats for birthdays and gotcha days.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Oat flour | 2 cups |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 3/4 cup |
| Natural peanut butter (xylitol-free) | 1/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
- Heat oven to 350°F. Mix pumpkin, peanut butter, and egg, then stir in oat flour and cinnamon into a firm dough.
- Roll to 1/4 inch thick, cut with a heart cutter, and bake 22–25 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 25 min | Yield: about 24 hearts
6. Pumpkin Carrot Oat Bites
Soft, bite-sized training treats with sweet grated carrot.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Rolled oats | 1/2 cup |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 1/2 cup |
| Carrot, finely grated | 1/2 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
- Heat oven to 350°F. Mix everything into a soft dough.
- Roll into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and bake 20 minutes until set. Cool on a rack.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 20 min | Yield: about 28 bites
7. Pumpkin Banana Oat Cookies
Thick, chewy, naturally sweet — perfect for overripe bananas.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rolled oats | 2 cups |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 3/4 cup |
| Ripe banana, mashed | 1 |
| Egg | 1 |
| Whole wheat flour | 1/2 cup |
- Heat oven to 350°F. Mash banana with pumpkin and egg, then stir in oats and flour.
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto a lined sheet, flatten gently, and bake 20–22 minutes. Cool completely.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 22 min | Yield: about 26 cookies
8. Peanut Butter Pumpkin Oat Balls
Stir, roll, chill — great high-value training rewards.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rolled oats | 2 cups |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 1/2 cup |
| Natural peanut butter (xylitol-free) | 1/2 cup |
| Ground flaxseed | 2 tablespoons |
- Stir everything until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Prep: 10 min | Chill: 1 hour | Yield: about 30 balls
9. Crunchy Pumpkin Oat Sticks
Long, dunkable sticks for power chewers — maximum crunch.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 2 cups |
| Oat flour | 1/2 cup |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 3/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Water | 3 tablespoons |
- Heat oven to 325°F. Mix into a stiff dough, adding water a spoonful at a time if dry.
- Roll into 5-inch sticks, 1/2 inch thick. Bake 35–40 minutes until hard, then leave in the cooling oven with the door cracked 30 minutes.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 40 min | Yield: about 20 sticks
10. Pumpkin Oat Pupcakes
Mini pupcakes with yogurt frosting — people-food looks, dog-safe ingredients.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 1 cup |
| Rolled oats | 1/2 cup |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
- Heat oven to 350°F and line a mini muffin tin. Stir everything into a thick batter.
- Fill cups two-thirds full and bake 16–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool, then dollop with plain unsweetened yogurt.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 18 min | Yield: about 18 pupcakes
11. Minty Pumpkin Oat Breath Bites
Fresh mint keeps these bites — and post-treat cuddles — smelling fresh.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Oat flour | 2 cups |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 1/2 cup |
| Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped | 2 tablespoons |
| Egg | 1 |
| Water | 2 tablespoons |
- Heat oven to 350°F. Mix into a firm dough, roll into 3/4-inch balls, and flatten slightly.
- Bake 22 minutes until firm. Cool completely before serving.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 22 min | Yield: about 32 bites
12. Savory Pumpkin Oat Cheese Crackers
Savory crackers with low-fat cheddar — training jackpots for cheese lovers.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole wheat flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Rolled oats | 1/2 cup |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 1/2 cup |
| Shredded low-fat cheddar | 1/2 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
- Heat oven to 350°F. Mix into a stiff dough.
- Roll to 1/4 inch thick, cut into 1-inch squares, and bake 24–26 minutes until crisp. Cool on a rack.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 26 min | Yield: about 36 crackers
13. Pumpkin Apple Oat Bars
Chewy granola-style bars that pack perfectly for hikes and road trips.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rolled oats | 2 1/2 cups |
| Plain pumpkin purée | 1 cup |
| Apple, peeled and finely diced | 1 |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
- Heat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment.
- Stir everything together, press firmly into the pan, and bake 28–30 minutes until golden. Cool, lift out, and cut into bars.
Prep: 10 min | Bake: 30 min | Yield: about 16 bars
How Many Treats Can My Dog Have?
Keep treats under 10 percent of daily calories: small dogs (under 20 lbs) 1–2 small treats daily, medium (20–50 lbs) 2–4, large (over 50 lbs) 3–5. Cut treats smaller for training and adjust meals on heavy treat days.
How to Store Homemade Pumpkin Oat Treats
Crunchy treats keep 2 weeks airtight at room temperature. Softer treats and frosted pupcakes keep 5 days refrigerated. Freeze baked treats up to 3 months — thaw before serving. Frozen pops keep 3 weeks.
Keep Reading
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can dogs eat pumpkin every day?
Plain pumpkin purée is safe in small daily amounts — a spoonful in meals is common. Count these treats toward the daily total.
Is canned pumpkin safe for dogs?
Plain canned pumpkin (100% pumpkin) is safe. Never use pumpkin pie filling — its sugar and spices can upset a dog’s stomach.
Can puppies eat pumpkin oat treats?
Yes, once eating solid food (around 8 weeks). Soft treats like the Soft Pumpkin Oat Chews are best, cut into tiny pieces.
Do pumpkin treats help with digestion?
Pumpkin’s fiber supports normal digestion, which is why owners reach for it during mild tummy trouble. Treats are not medicine — see your vet for ongoing issues.
How long do homemade pumpkin dog treats last?
Crunchy treats last about 2 weeks airtight at room temperature. Soft or frosted treats keep 5 days refrigerated; baked treats freeze up to 3 months.
