Homemade Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Donuts Your Dog Will Go Nuts For

Okay, let’s be real: donuts are magical. They’re round, fluffy, slightly indulgent, and make bad days better with one bite. But every time you sink your teeth into one, your dog looks at you like “Cool… betrayal in circular form.” The guilt is real.

Well, my friend, it’s time to fix that. Because yes—Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Donuts exist, and you can whip them up in less than 30 minutes. They’re wholesome, drool-worthy, and safe for your pup (unlike the Krispy Kreme box on your counter). Your dog gets their donut moment, you get to feel like Martha Stewart for pets, and the world feels right again.

Why This Recipe Works

So why donuts? Why not just hand your dog a spoonful of peanut butter and call it a day? Great question. Here’s why these dog donuts work so well:

• Peanut butter = instant dog happiness. It’s creamy, it’s nutty, and it’s basically canine candy.
• Pumpkin is sneaky health food. Full of fiber for digestive support and valuable vitamins.as a tummy soother.
• Donut shape = bragging rights. Dogs love eating “people food.” Hand them a donut, and suddenly they’re part of the crew.
• They’re easy for you. No rolling pins, no fancy decorating skills. Just mix, bake, and boom—you’ve got doggy donuts.

Basically, this recipe sits right in the sweet spot: cute enough for Instagram, easy enough for lazy bakers, and healthy enough that you don’t feel bad when your pup eats two.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Gather these up (and guard the counter—your dog will absolutely try to sneak a taste):

• 1 cup (90 g) oat flour – Blitz rolled oats in a blender if you don’t have oat flour. DIY = budget-friendly.
• ½ cup (120 g) canned pumpkin – Plain puree only. No pumpkin pie filling unless you enjoy a sugar-rushed Chihuahua at 3 a.m.
• ¼ cup (60–65 g) natural peanut butter – Double-check that it’s xylitol-free. (Seriously, toxic.)
• 1 large egg (50 g without shell) – The glue that keeps donuts donut-y.
• ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder – Just a pinch for fluff.
• Optional toppings: Plain Greek yogurt, peanut butter drizzle, crushed dog treats, or unsweetened shredded coconut.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Yield: ~10 mini donuts or ~6 regular-sized
Bake Temp: 350°F / 175°C (middle rack)
Prep Time: 10 minutes • Bake Time: 14–18 minutes

1. Preheat like a pro.
   Oven goes to 350°F. Don’t skip it. A cold oven = flat, sad donuts.
2. Grease your pan.
   Silicone donut pan? Bless you. Metal pan? Spray it lightly or you’ll be chiseling pumpkin cement later.
3. DIY your oat flour.
   No oat flour? No problem. Toss rolled oats into a blender until fine. Measure after blending for accuracy.
4. Whisk the wet crew.
   In a medium bowl, stir pumpkin, peanut butter, and egg until smooth. If your PB is stubborn, microwave for 10 seconds.
5. Fold in the dry team.
   Add oat flour and baking powder. Stir until thick, scoopable batter forms. Think cookie dough—if it’s soup, add flour; if it’s sand, add water.
6. Safety check.
   Read your peanut butter label again. If you see “xylitol” or “birch sugar,” it’s toxic to dogs.
7. Fill the molds.
   Pipe batter into each donut cavity, filling to 90–95%. Dogs don’t care about symmetry, but neat donuts bake more evenly.
8. Tap it out.
   Gently tap the pan on the counter to pop air bubbles. Smooth peaks with a damp finger if needed.
9. Bake to perfection.
   Mini donuts: 14–16 min. Regular donuts: 16–18 min. Donuts should spring back when touched and look golden at the edges.
10. Cool completely.
    Leave in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Resist puppy eyes—hot donuts are a disaster waiting to happen.
11. Optional frosting.
    Stir together 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp peanut butter. Drizzle on top or go full baker with a piping bag.
12. Customize texture.
    • Soft + chewy: done as is.
    • Crunchy: After cooling, return unfrosted donuts to a 275°F oven for 20 minutes to dry them out, similar to how biscotti are twice-baked.
13. Serve smart.
    Small pups = ½ mini donut. Big pups = 1 regular. Moderation, always.
14. Store the stash.
    • Fridge: 5 days.
    • Freezer: 2 months.
    • Counter: Nope. Spoilage + snooping dogs = bad combo.
15. Clean like a champ.
    Wash pans while warm. Dried pumpkin = pan torture. Yogurt frosting? Soak 10 min before scrubbing.

Storage Tips

• Fridge life: Airtight container, up to 5 days.
• Freezer life: Up to 2 months. Thaw before serving.
• Counter life: Let’s not. Pumpkin spoils fast, and your dog will climb for them.

Why Your Dog Will Love This

Dogs aren’t complicated. Peanut butter = love. Pumpkin = tasty health food. Donut shape = “Wow, I’m basically human.”

And here’s the sneaky win: pumpkin helps digestion. So if your dog has a temperamental tummy, these Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Donuts double as treats and gentle belly support.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not preheating. Rookie move. Cold ovens = sad hockey pucks.
• Using the wrong PB. Xylitol = no-go. Double-check!
• Skipping the grease. Unless you love chiseling baked pumpkin from pans.
• Serving hot. Dogs don’t have lava-proof tongues.
• Overbaking. These are treats, not jawbreakers. Soft > rock-hard.

Alternatives & Substitutions

• No oat flour? → Blend oats or use whole wheat.
• No pumpkin? → Applesauce or mashed banana works fine.
• No PB? → Almond butter or sunflower butter (xylitol-free only).
• No donut pan? → Muffin tins = pup muffins. Still adorable.

Personal note: buy the donut pan. It’s worth it. You’ll make these, plus human donuts, and feel smugly fancy every Sunday.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

Homemade Pumpkin and Oat Dog Cookies Your Pup Will Love
Easy Pumpkin and Oatmeal Dog Treats Your Dog Will Beg For

3-Ingredient Pumpkin Banana Cookies: An Incredible, Easy Fall Treat

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can I eat these donuts?
A: Technically yes. Will you want to? Probably not. They’re more “healthy dog biscuit” than Krispy Kreme.

Q: How many can I give my dog?
A: One mini for small dogs, one regular for big dogs. Moderation, unless you enjoy cleaning up… consequences.

Q: Can I make these grain-free?
A: Yes. Use coconut flour, but reduce the amount—it absorbs like crazy.

Q: Do I need the yogurt frosting?
A: Nope. That’s purely for looks (and Instagram). Your dog does not care about presentation.

Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Absolutely. They thaw quickly and keep texture well.

Q: What if my dog hates pumpkin?
A: First of all—who is this dog? Second, swap with banana or applesauce.

Q: Crunchy or chewy?
A: Your choice. Bake as-is for chewy. Double-bake for crunch.

Final Thoughts

There you have it—Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Donuts that are quick, wholesome, and ridiculously adorable. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have a tray of pup-friendly donuts that smell amazing, look Instagram-ready, and taste (to dogs, at least) like heaven.

Your pup won’t care if they’re lopsided, frosted, or slightly overbaked. They’ll devour them with tail wags, zoomies, and sloppy kisses. And really—what more could you ask for?

So grab a mixing bowl, preheat that oven, and bake up a batch. Because donuts make life better—for humans and dogs. 🐾🍩

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Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Donuts

Yield: 10 mini donuts or 6 regular donuts

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Total Time: 26 minutes

These Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Donuts are the perfect homemade treat for your pup! Made with oat flour, pumpkin puree, and natural peanut butter, they’re wholesome, adorable, and ready in under 30 minutes. Your dog will love them, and you’ll love how easy they are to bake.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup (90 g) oat flour (or blend rolled oats into flour)
• ½ cup (120 g) canned pumpkin puree (plain, not pie filling)
• ¼ cup (60–65 g) natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
• 1 large egg (50 g without shell)
• ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
• Optional toppings: 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp peanut butter for frosting, crushed dog treats, or shredded coconut

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan.

In a bowl, whisk pumpkin, peanut butter, and egg until smooth.

Stir in oat flour and baking powder until a thick, scoopable batter forms.

Spoon or pipe batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 90–95%.

Bake for 14–16 minutes (mini) or 16–18 minutes (regular), until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Optional: Mix yogurt and peanut butter for frosting, drizzle over cooled donuts, and garnish with dog-safe toppings.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.

Notes

• Substitutions: Swap pumpkin with unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana. Use whole wheat flour instead of oat flour if preferred.
  
• No donut pan? Use a muffin tin—your pup won’t mind!
  
• Common mistakes: Don’t use sweetened PB with xylitol—it’s toxic to dogs. Avoid overbaking, or the donuts will be too hard.
  
• Serving size: 1 mini donut for small dogs, 1 regular for medium/large breeds. Introduce new treats slowly.
  

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 3.5gCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g