Banana-Coconut Dog Cookies
These Banana-Coconut Dog Cookies are a super simple homemade treat made with just a few pantry ingredients. They’re lightly sweet from ripe banana, packed with coconut flavor, and bake up into little crunchy bites (perfect for training treats or snack-time rewards). Cut them into hearts or any shape you like — your pup won’t judge the aesthetics, but you’ll probably love them.
Dough Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add the banana to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the oat flour, coconut flour, and shredded coconut, then pulse until a dough forms.
- If the dough feels too wet or sticky, add a little extra oat flour (1 tbsp at a time) until it’s easy to handle.
- No food processor? Mash the banana well with a fork in a bowl, then mix in the flours and shredded coconut until a dough forms.
- Lightly dust your work surface with oat flour. Roll the dough to about 3–4mm thickness.
- Cut out small shapes (hearts are cute!) and place them on the prepared sheet pan with a little space between each.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.
- Store in an airtight container. For a crunchier cookie and longer storage, let them dry out fully after cooling, or keep them in the fridge.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and easiest mixing.
- Coconut flour absorbs a lot — if your dough feels dry, let it sit for 2–3 minutes before deciding to add anything.
- Bake time depends on cookie size: smaller shapes may be done closer to 10 minutes.
- For extra crunch (and longer shelf life), turn the oven off after baking and let the cookies sit inside with the door slightly open for 15–20 minutes.
- Always make sure treats fit your dog’s diet needs; keep portions small if your pup isn’t used to coconut.
Equipment Needed
- Oven
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Food Processor
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Wire Rack
- Kitchen Scale
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