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10 Quick And Easy Homemade Dog Food

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Clara Smith

November 5, 2025

Short on time but want better bowls? This roundup of 10 quick and easy homemade dog food recipes keeps things simple, balanced, and budget-friendly. We use real, dog-safe staples you already know: lean proteins (chicken, turkey, salmon, beef), smart carbs (rice, oats, sweet potato), veggie fiber (carrots, peas, spinach, pumpkin) and coat-loving fats (fish/flax oil). Each recipe is beginner-friendly, batchable, and freezer-ready with clear steps, gram weights, and portion pointers by body weight.

Youโ€™ll also get fast swaps for sensitivities, plus storage and reheating tips to keep every serving fresh. Transition gradually , keep fresh water available, and avoid hazards like grapes/raisins, onions/garlic, chocolate, xylitol, macadamia nuts, alcohol, cooked bones, and excess salt/fat. Cooking with confidence starts here letโ€™s dig in.

Amazing Peanut Butter Banana Cookies Treat

Okay, so you know how much our pups mean to us, right? Theyโ€™re family! And honestly, thereโ€™s nothing better than seeing that happy tail wag and those excited eyes when you do something special for them. Thatโ€™s exactly why I decided to whip up these super simple Peanut Butter Banana Cookies โ€“ Recipe for Dogs. My own little guy, Buster, goes absolutely bananas (pun intended!) for these. GET THE RECIPE.

Amazing Salmon Veggie Patties

You know, for the longest time, I was buying all those fancy dog treats from the store. And then Iโ€™d look at the ingredient list and justโ€ฆ sigh. So many things I couldnโ€™t even pronounce! Thatโ€™s when I decided it was high time to whip up some homemade goodness for my own furry best friend. And let me tell you, these Salmon Veggie Patties โ€“ Recipe for Dogs? Theyโ€™re a total game-changer. GET THE RECIPE.

Cool Dogs Love 3 Frozen Carrot & Apple Cubes

Oh my goodness, is it hot out there or what?! Keeping my furry sidekick, Barnaby, cool and happy on these scorching days is practically my full-time job now. And you know what he goes absolutely bonkers for? These super simple, healthy homemade dog treats! Seriously, thisย Frozen Carrot & Apple Cubes โ€“ Recipe for Dogsย is an absolute lifesaver. I whipped up the first batch last summer, and he practically inhaled them. GET THE RECIPE.

Easy Coconut Pumpkin Balls

Okay, so you know how much I adore my furry best friend, right? Seeing that happy tail wag and those excited eyes when I whip up something special for him is just the best! Thatโ€™s exactly why Iโ€™m SO thrilled to share this Coconut Pumpkin Balls Recipe for Dogs. Seriously, these little guys are a game-changer. GET THE RECIPE.

Amazing Tuna Sweet Potato Nuggets

Okay, so my little furry tornado, Buster, is basically my shadow. And when I say shadow, I mean the kind that trips you when youโ€™re trying to cook! I was always looking for ways to spoil him with yummy treats, but I wanted something really wholesome, you know? Thatโ€™s how I landed on creating theseย Tuna Sweet Potato Nuggets โ€“ Recipe for Dogs. GET THE RECIPE.

Easy Chicken & Kale Meatballs

Okay, so my dog, Buster, heโ€™s my whole world, right? And I used to buy him all these fancy store-bought treats, but honestly, I never really knew what was going in them besides a bunch of stuff I couldnโ€™t even pronounce. One day, I just thought, โ€œWhy not make them myself?โ€ And thatโ€™s how I landed on theseย Chicken & Kale Meatballs Recipe for Dogs! Seriously, they are a game-changer. GET THE RECIPE.

Amazing Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Smoothie

Okay, so, you know how we all love a little treat now and then? Well, our furry best friends deserve one too! Iโ€™m so excited to share my go-toย Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Smoothie โ€“ Recipe for Dogs. Itโ€™s seriously the easiest, healthiest, and most delicious way to spoil your pup. My golden retriever, Max, goes absolutely bonkers for this โ€“ he practically does a happy dance the moment I whip out the blender! Itโ€™s made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have, and itโ€™s way better than any store-bought stuff. GET THE RECIPE.

Carrot & Zucchini Fritters

Oh, you know those moments when you just want to spoil your furry best friend with something special? I totally get it! Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m so excited to share my go-toย Carrot & Zucchini Fritters โ€“ Recipe for Dogs. Seriously, these little guys are a lifesaver! My own pup, Buster, goes absolutely bonkers for them. Theyโ€™re super simple to whip up, packed with healthy goodness, and best of all? He gives them two paws up every single time. GET THE RECIPE.

Oatmeal Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Dogs

Donโ€™t you just love spoiling your furry best friend? I know I do! My sweet golden retriever, Buster, goes absolutely bonkers for anything apple and cinnamon, so I got to thinking โ€“ why not whip up some special homemade treats just for dogs? Thatโ€™s how these super simple, wholesome Oatmeal Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Dogs came to be. GET THE RECIPE.

Amazing Chicken Liver Brownies for Dogs

Oh, your furry best friend deserves the absolute best, right? And nothing says โ€œI love youโ€ quite like a homemade treat cooked up with love! Honestly, Iโ€™ve been baking for my pups for years, and seeing their tails wag like crazy when I pull these out of the oven never gets old. These Chicken Liver Brownies Recipe for Dogs are a total game-changer. GET THE RECIPE.

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