Preparation
1Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so nothing sticks.
2In a large bowl, toss your oat flour, mashed banana, and peanut butter together—grab a sturdy spoon and put some muscle into it until a thick dough forms.
3Roll the dough into small balls, place them on the sheet, and use the bottom of a glass to smash them into flat "pucks" about a quarter-inch thick.
4Bake for 25 minutes until the edges are just starting to brown, then let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Best Time to Serve
Within 30 minutes of heavy exercise
Purpose
These bites act as a delicious "recharging station" for your dog's muscles. By combining complex carbs and quick-burning sugars, they prevent the post-hike slump and keep those tails wagging.
When to Use
Best used after a long hike, a beach day, or an intense session of "chase the squirrel" to replenish spent energy.
What to Expect
Dense, slightly springy golden discs that smell like a toasted peanut butter cookie; your dog will likely sit and stare at the oven door until they're cool.
Does Not Fix
Will not stop your dog from immediately finding a new mud hole to jump into.
Time to Effect
20-30 minutes for a noticeable energy bounce back.
Safety Risks
Ensure peanut butter contains absolutely NO Xylitol.
Allow pucks to cool fully; hot centers can burn eager mouths.
Enrichment Ideas
Easy: Hide a puck under a tennis ball in a muffin tin.
Medium: Stuff a puck into a rubber chew toy to make them work for the "payday."
Hard: Create a "scavenger hunt" in the grass by breaking a puck into four pieces and scattering them.
Owner Tips
Store these in the fridge to keep them extra chewy.
If your dog is a senior, add a dash of cinnamon to the dough for an extra anti-inflammatory kick.
Don't feed these on "couch potato" days—they're high-calorie for a reason!
Cat
Snack Only (not a meal)
