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Peanut Butter, Banana, and Carob Dog Treats

Unlike chocolate, carob DOES NOT contain Theobromine. In fact, doesn't even have added sugar, or added fats. So yes, Carob is safe for dogs to eat.
Course Dog treats

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe (or over ripe) banana, mashed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp ground flax (optional)
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup carob powder
  • 3/4 cup brown rice flour, plus extra for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 and gather together your baking ingredients and materials.
  • Combine banana, egg, peanut butter, and any optional ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Add carob powder and stir to combine.
  • Incrementally add flour, mixing into a cohesive workable dough. The amount of flour required will vary depending on your individual ingredients and any optional add-ins or substitutions. Note that if you are not including the optional ingredients in these treats, you may need to use a little extra flour.
  • Rest dough (optional but recommended). 
  • Roll, cut into desired shapes and place on a prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes. Cooking time will vary with shape/size, so keep an eye on the oven.
  • Cool before serving and storage. To make extra crispy, leave in oven for awhile after turning oven off.