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Calcium Dog Treats

Nov 20, 2023 by Heather Janak · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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These Calcium Dog Treats are peanut butter honey dog biscuits made with ground eggshells for calcium and drizzled with peanut butter icing. If you are looking to use up leftover eggshells and boost your dog’s calcium intake, this is the recipe for you.

bowl of calcium dog treats with drizzle of icing, round shape with m stamped in the middle

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Murphy is 8 years old this year! Every year on his birthday I bake him a special treat. This year I took inspiration from the mountain of leftover eggshells I collected to fertilize my garden. Garden season came and went and I still had so many eggshells. A follower told me dogs can have eggshells, so I did a little research and found this article that helps you decide how much eggshell powder you can give a dog based on their weight. Murphy is a little guy, weighing in at just 10 lbs, so I only included 1 teaspoon of eggshell powder for him.

Last year, I made No Applesauce Dog Cupcakes for Murphy’s birthday after struggling to find a recipe that didn’t include applesauce when I didn’t have any on hand. If after making these, you are wanting a peanut butter treat for yourself, make my Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies.

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Why you'll love this recipe

  • This recipe is great to use up leftover eggshells.
  • Your pup will love the peanut butter flavor.
  • These are completely customizable, you can punch any shape, imprint any design and add as much eggshell powder as your dog needs.

Ingredients

overhead view of ingredients top to bottom: water, all-purpose flour, honey, peanut butter, egg, eggshells
  • Peanut butter flavors these biscuits.
  • Heat-treated eggshells provide calcium.
  • Egg binds the dough together.
  • All-purpose flour or whole wheat flour is the base of these biscuits.
  • Honey gives a gentle sweetness.
  • Corn starch (not pictured) binds the icing.
  • Water provides additional moisture for the dough.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitutions and variations

Here’s how to customize these calcium dog treats to your pup’s liking:

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  • No eggshell powder — omit completely without issue.
  • Different shape — use a bone cookie cutter or another shape.
  • No honey — leave out the honey completely without issue.
  • Double it — double the recipe without issue.
  • Whole wheat flour — use whole wheat flour instead.

This recipe has not been tested with any substitutions or variations. If you try any, please let me know how it turned out by commenting below!

How to make homemade dog treats

washing eggshells in clear glass bowl in water and wood spoon in hand

Step 1:  Prepare the eggshell powder if you are making it yourself. Wash the eggshells and spread out on a baking sheet.

large baking sheet with eggshells spread out

Step 2: Bake at 300°F for at least 10 minutes. Blend in the food processor or blender until a fine powder. Sift as necessary. Do not leave any sharp edges that could hurt your dog’s mouth.

clear bowl with dog biscuit dough

Step 3: Whisk together the flour and eggshell powder in a medium bowl. In a small bowl combine the beaten egg, water and honey. Add to the dry ingredients. Add the peanut butter. Mix thoroughly.

rolled out dog biscuit dough with circled stamped out

Step 4: Roll out to ¼-inch thick on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin. Punch out circles or dog bone shapes. I used a small round cutter. Stamp with your pet’s letter, if desired. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill 10 minutes in the freezer. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with icing.

Hot tips

  1. Use more or less eggshell powder based on your dog’s weight. See this article for guidance.
  2. Flour your cookie cutter in between punching the treats out.
  3. If you stamp the middles, freeze longer before baking for a better imprint.

Recipe FAQs

How do you store homemade dog treats?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months or in the freezer for up to 8 months.

Can I use more eggshell powder?

Use more or less eggshell powder based on your dog’s weight. See this article for guidance.

How many treats can my pup have?

Serving size, like eggshell amount, should be based on your dog’s weight. See this article for guidance. Consult your veterinarian.

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bowl of calcium dog treats with drizzle of icing, round shape with m stamped in the middle

Calcium Dog Treats

Heather Janak
Peanut butter and honey dog biscuits made with ground eggshells for calcium and drizzled with a peanut butter icing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 biscuits
Calories 71 kcal

Equipment

  • Round Cookie Cutter Set
  • Rolling Pin
  • Large Metal Mixing Bowl
  • Large Whisk
  • Large Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Biscuits

  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat see note (150g)
  • 1 teaspoon eggshell powder* see note
  • ½ large egg beaten (25g)
  • ½ cup water (114g)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (21g)
  • ½ cup peanut butter must be xylitol free (135g)

Icing

  • 1 tablespoons peanut butter (17g)
  • ½ tablespoon honey (10g)
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch (19g)
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot water (21-28g)
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Instructions
 

Make the biscuits

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together the flour and eggshell powder in a medium bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine the beaten egg, water and honey. Add to the dry ingredients. Add the peanut butter. Mix thoroughly.

Roll out and bake

  • Roll out to ¼-inch thick on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin. Punch out circles or dog bone shapes. I used a small round cutter. Stamp with your pet’s letter, if desired.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill 10 minutes in the freezer. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Make the icing and decorate

  • Combine the peanut butter and honey in a small heat proof bowl. Microwave in 15 second increments until melted. Stir together. Add the cornstarch and mix. Add the hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency. Spoon or pipe a drizzle onto the cooled biscuits.

Notes

Consult your veterinarian if you are unsure about any of the ingredients for your dog.
Flour: Do not use it if your dog is allergic to wheat/flour.
Peanut butter: Use natural peanut butter that is xylitol free. Xylitol is toxic for dogs.
Honey: Do not give honey to immunocompromised dogs and dogs under one year old.
*Use more or less eggshell powder based on your dog’s weight. See this article for guidance. Wash a dozen eggshells. Spread out on a baking sheet. Bake at 300 for at least 10 minutes. Blend in the food processor or blender until a fine powder. Sift as necessary. Do not leave any sharp edges that could hurt your dog’s mouth.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months or in the freezer for up to 8 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2biscuitsCalories: 71kcal
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