Nutrition

Homemade Treats Your Border Collie Will Love

November 29, 20253 min read
Homemade Treats Your Border Collie Will Love

Homemade Treats Your Border Collie Will Love

Making treats at home ensures your Border Collie gets healthy snacks without preservatives or fillers. Here are some favorites!

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (xylitol-free!)
  • 1 cup oat flour

Instructions:

  1. Mash banana and mix with peanut butter
  2. Stir in oat flour until dough forms
  3. Roll into small balls
  4. Freeze for 2 hours

Sweet Potato Chews

A simple, single-ingredient treat!

  1. Slice sweet potato into 1/4 inch strips
  2. Bake at 250°F for 3 hours, flipping halfway
  3. Let cool completely

Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Drops

Perfect for hot summer days!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions:

  1. Blend yogurt and blueberries
  2. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper
  3. Freeze until solid

Training Treat Tips

  • Keep treats small (pea-sized for training)
  • Use high-value treats for difficult commands
  • Store homemade treats in the refrigerator
  • Treats should be less than 10% of daily calories

For more recipe ideas, visit Dog Food Advisor for nutritional guidance.