ATLANTA, Ga. — In celebration of National Dog Day on August 26, the National Peanut Board (NPB) created the first-ever peanut butter snacks that are dog-safe and delicious for people and pups!
Anytime from breakfast to dinner, peanut butter hits the spot. This pantry staple is a delicious, nutritious, and comforting common snack for pet owners and dogs alike. In fact, 94% of American homes have at least one jar of peanut butter in their pantry and chances are you already have the ingredients needed to make these tasty peanut butter snacks at home.
Share the love of peanut butter with your pup this National Dog Day by enjoying these fun and simple snacks together:
- Peanut Butter Pup-Tarts – Share this homemade oat dough pastry drizzled with peanut butter over breakfast or snack time.
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Woofles – Fuel up for the day with protein-packed peanut butter and pumpkin waffles.
- Green Pooch Smoothie – Cool off with a smoothie packed with power greens and plant-based protein.
- Pawfect Peanut & Salmon Bowl – Enjoy a hearty salmon bowl with chopped peanuts for lunch or dinner. Pet owners can top their bowl with a homemade curry coconut peanut sauce for added flavor.
- Pup’s Lazy Sundae – Peanut butter and bananas are the perfect base for this dairy-free treat.
- Barkuterie Board – Pair lightly whipped peanut butter dip with fresh fruits and veggies.
“Peanut butter provides a sense of comfort to many of us and over the past few years Americans have been consuming peanuts at record high levels,” said Lauren Highfill Williams, National Peanut Board Director of Communications. “This National Dog Day we wanted to give pet owners a fun way to celebrate with their dogs by creating the first-ever peanut butter snacks that are dog-safe and delicious for people and pups.”
Visit our website for the full recipes*. Share how you’re enjoying these National Dog Day recipes by tagging @nationalpeanutboard on social!
*Always seek the advice of your veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding the nutritional needs of your pet. Ingredients that should not be consumed by dogs are noted. Do not feed these treats as more than 10% of the dog’s diet. These are not complete foods and should be enjoyed only as a celebratory treat and are not meant to replace your dog’s daily diet. Substitutions are not recommended. Avoid using peanut butter with Xylitol, a sugar substitute that is toxic to dogs.
–National Peanut Board
