Pineapple and Coconut Dog Biscuit Recipe

Written by Elle Padgham, Communications Lead.

These pineapple and coconut dog biscuits use four ingredients and bake at 350°F. They are an occasional treat, not complete nutrition. Check every ingredient against your dog's medical and dietary needs before serving.

Fresh pineapple adds moisture and natural sugar. Coconut oil makes the dough richer. Keep portions small, especially for dogs with obesity, diabetes, pancreatitis, a sensitive stomach or a prescribed diet. Ask your veterinarian before changing food for a dog with a health condition.

Pineapple and coconut dog biscuit ingredients

• 8 ounces fresh pineapple flesh, about 1 1/3 cups chopped
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 1 large egg
• 10.6 ounces oat flour, about 3 cups plus extra for rolling

Use only the soft pineapple flesh. Remove the tough skin, crown and hard core. If you make oat flour at home, blend plain rolled oats until fine. Volume measures vary with chopping and packing, so the ounce weights give the most repeatable dough.

Do not substitute sugar-free ingredients without reading every label. Xylitol, which may also be called birch sugar or wood sugar, is toxic to dogs and can occur in some baked goods and pantry products. If a dog may have eaten xylitol, contact a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately.

How to make pineapple dog biscuits

1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Chop the pineapple flesh and puree it in a blender.
3. Whisk the pineapple, egg and cooled coconut oil in a mixing bowl.
4. Add oat flour gradually until the dough is easy to handle and only slightly tacky.
5. Dust a clean surface and rolling pin with oat flour.
6. Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Cut small shapes and place them on the lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, turn the biscuits and bake for about 20 minutes more.
9. Cool completely before offering one to your dog.

Ovens and biscuit sizes vary. The finished treat should look dry and lightly browned, not burned. A thicker or larger biscuit takes longer to cool through the center. Never serve hot dough or let a dog near the hot tray.

Adjusting the dough

If the dough sticks heavily, work in oat flour one tablespoon at a time. If it cracks and will not hold together, add a teaspoon of pineapple puree or water. The exact amount changes with pineapple moisture and how finely the flour is milled.

Dip the cutter in oat flour between shapes. A small round cutter is just as useful as a pineapple shape and can make portioning easier. Avoid decorative icing, sugar, artificial sweetener, chocolate or macadamia nuts.

Serving size and storage

Start with a small piece and watch for vomiting, diarrhea, itching or another unexpected reaction. Treat calories count toward the daily total, so reduce other extras rather than stacking several new treats on top of the normal diet.

Store completely cooled biscuits in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for 3 to 5 days. Refrigeration may help in a warm or humid home, but it does not rescue a damp or contaminated batch. Freeze extras in a labeled sealed container and thaw only what you plan to use. Discard biscuits with mold, an off smell or uncertain storage.

Ingredient safety notes

• Pineapple: use ripe flesh only and keep portions small because of the natural sugar and fiber.
• Coconut oil: this is calorie-dense fat. Do not assume it provides a medical benefit.
• Egg: bake the dough fully and clean surfaces and utensils after handling raw egg.
• Oats: use plain oats without flavors or sweeteners and confirm they fit the dog's diet.

Read the FDA xylitol warning for dog owners. For the ingredients themselves, use our guides to pineapple for dogs and coconut for dogs. Compare portions with our daily dog-treat guide and browse more dog nutrition articles.

Frequently asked questions

Can dogs eat pineapple and coconut biscuits?

Many healthy dogs can have a small fully baked biscuit when every ingredient suits them, but the recipe is not right for every dog or therapeutic diet.

Can I use canned pineapple?

Fresh pineapple gives you better control. Canned products may contain syrup, added sugar or sweetener, so read the complete label and ask your veterinarian when unsure.

How long do homemade dog biscuits keep?

This moist recipe keeps about 3 to 5 days in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Discard any batch with uncertain handling, mold or an unusual odor.