The best homemade dog snacks: healthy and easy
It all started with me, a clueless dog mom, and Tiki, my poodle, who is probably one of the pickiest dogs ever. Or just typical poodle. Well... He stared at his bowl, stared back at me... and left the food sitting unattended until he really needed to eat it.
Then I came across the sentence: "Your dog isn't picky, he might just have a stomach ache." That was my lightbulb moment. I started researching and cooking, and suddenly – whoosh – the bowls were empty in minutes. Before I knew it, I was also baking snacks. Every treat in this post I've already made and tested. Sometimes it makes sense to adapt the ingredients to your dog. Mine loves mango, for example, but can't
Why homemade dog snacks?
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Control over the ingredients
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No artificial additives or preservatives
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Adjust the taste to your dog's preferences
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Healthy, balanced snack
What makes these snacks special
When I started making Tiki Snacks for my poodle, I didn't have any fancy baking tools or complicated recipes. I just wanted something healthy he would actually eat—and fast. These recipes are my favorites: 3 ingredients each , no equipment required, and 100% Tiki-tested .
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No complicated tools needed – just accessible, simple ingredients and easy preparation.
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Dog-safe favorites like liverwurst, pumpkin, cream cheese, fish oil, and spinach—pure, nutrient-rich, and tail-waggingly awesome.
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Healthy and conscious – every snack brings something good, such as fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, or digestive support.
- My dog weighs 5kg, depending on your dog's size you may need to adjust the amounts slightly.
5 simple dog snacks with only 3 ingredients
1. Pumpkin Oat Balls
Good for digestion and rich in fiber and vitamin A.
Ingredients:
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240 ml pumpkin puree (without sugar)
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200 g oat flakes
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1 egg
Preparation:
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Mix everything in a bowl until it forms a sticky mass.
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Form small balls.
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Bake at 160 °C for about 20 minutes.
2. Cream cheese and parsley coins
Supports digestion and provides vitamin K and protein.
Ingredients:
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100 g cream cheese
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150 g oat flour (or ground oats)
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2 tablespoons chopped curly parsley (curly parsley is the only variety that is safe for dogs in small amounts)
Preparation:
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Mix all ingredients.
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Cut off small pieces and press them flat.
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Bake at 170 °C for about 15 minutes.
3. Liverwurst drops
Rich in iron and protein, ideal for energy and muscle building.
Ingredients:
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150 g smooth liver sausage
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120 g oat or rice flour
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1 egg
Preparation:
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Mix everything together.
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Use a teaspoon to place small portions onto a baking sheet.
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Bake at 160°C for approximately 12–15 minutes.
4. Spinach and fish oil balls (no baking)
Provides dogs with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and supports heart and coat health.
Ingredients:
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30 g finely chopped spinach
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150 g oat flour
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2 tbsp fish oil
Preparation:
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Mix everything into a sticky mass.
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Form small balls.
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Let it set in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
5. Peanut butter and banana ice cubes
Promotes digestion, provides potassium and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
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1 ripe banana
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45 g natural peanut butter (without xylitol)
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240 ml natural yogurt
Preparation:
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Mash the banana.
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Stir in peanut butter and yogurt.
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Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
✨ Make snack time magical
If you want to make snack time even more fun, check out The Pet Oracle —mystical game where your dog's treats reveal a playful message from the universe. Simply place the homemade snacks on the game board, let your dog choose one, and discover their "prophecy of the day." Part bonding ritual, part fortune-telling, and above all, simply adorable. 🐶✨
