Looking for an easy homemade holiday treat your dog will drool over? These Cranberry Oat Balls for Dogs are the perfect mix of festive and healthy! They’re made with simple, healthy ingredients you probably already have, no baking required.

A close-up image of round homemade dog treats made with pumpkin and cranberries.

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Why Your Dog Will Love Them

Cranberries add a tart little twist that pairs perfectly with creamy peanut butter and hearty oats. Plus, pumpkin puree makes these treats extra soft and gentle on your dog’s tummy. It’s a holiday snack that’s both delicious and good for them!

Ingredients

Quick oats, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and cranberries in individual white bowls.

1 cup quick oats
¼ cup natural peanut butter (no xylitol!)
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup fresh cranberries

Directions

Start by chopping the cranberries.

Peanut butter and pumpkin puree mixed together.

Then, in a medium bowl, add the peanut butter and pumpkin, and stir until smooth.

Chopped cranberries added to pumpkin and peanut butter mixture.

Add in the chopped cranberries. Stir to combine.

Pumpkin, peanut butter, cranberries, and oats mixed together.

Add in the oats. Stir until everything is combined.

Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls.

Cranberry oat balls on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Cranberry oat balls in a white bowl with cranberries around it.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

A German Shepherd sniffing a cranberry oat ball.

And don’t forget to give one to your dog! This is Luna and Morgan’s favorite step!

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Tips

Adjust the size: Roll smaller for tiny pups, or bigger for large dogs.
If storing in the freezer, thaw before giving to your dog.
If rolling into balls is difficult, try gently squeezing the dough before rolling.
Make sure you use 100% pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling!

Final Thoughts

These cranberry oat balls are quick, cute, and perfect for the holiday season, or anytime you want to spoil your dog with something special. Luna and Morgan give them two paws up!