Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana until mostly smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and water to the banana and whisk or stir until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Sprinkle in the whole wheat flour gradually, stirring until a soft dough starts to form.
- Switch to your hands and gently knead the dough in the bowl until it is smooth and slightly tacky but not sticky. If it is too sticky, knead in a small amount of extra flour.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll the dough into a rectangle about 0.25 inch thick.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into long strips about 0.5 inch wide.
- Take 2 strips and twist them together from end to end to form a spiral, then place the twist on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining strips, leaving a little space between each twist.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are light golden and the centers feel set.
- Transfer the treats to a wire rack and let them cool completely until crisp before serving to your dog.
Notes
- Use only xylitol-free peanut butter that is unsweetened and unsalted whenever possible.
- For small dogs, cut the dough strips shorter before twisting so the finished treats are smaller and easier to chew.
- For small dogs, cut the dough strips shorter before twisting so the finished treats are smaller and easier to chew.
