Simple Snacks Your Cat Will Love (Made with Real Ingredients)

Cats deserve a little homemade love too! Whether you’re rewarding good behavior, bonding during treat time, or just want healthier alternatives to store-bought snacks, homemade cat treats let you control every ingredient that goes into your cat’s body.

In this post, you’ll find 10 easy, nutritious homemade cat treat recipes using simple pantry staples like tuna, chicken, pumpkin, eggs, and salmon. Each recipe is cat-safe, beginner-friendly, and perfect for small batches—plus helpful tips for storage, portioning, and safety.

🛑 Important: Treats should only make up a small portion of your cat’s daily calories. Always introduce new foods slowly and avoid toxic ingredients like onion, garlic, chocolate, salt, or seasonings.

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Cats love a little homemade snack once in a while! 🐾 Whether you’re rewarding good behavior or just showing love, making cat treats at home ensures you know exactly what’s going into their little bodies.Here are 10 easy and nutritious homemade cat treat recipes you can whip up — plus Amazon links to recommended ingredients and tools.

1. Tuna Bites – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna in water, drained

• 1 large egg

• 1 cup oat flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a blender or food processor, pulse the drained tuna until finely shredded.

3. Transfer tuna into a mixing bowl. Add the egg and oat flour.

4. Stir until a sticky dough forms. If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour.

5. Roll small portions into marble-sized balls.

6. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.

7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until firm and lightly golden.

8. Let cool completely before serving.

Helpful Tools:

• Baking Sheet Set

• Oat Flour

2. Chicken and Catnip Crunchies– Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, finely shredded

• 1 tablespoon dried catnip

• 1 egg

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a baking sheet.

2. Shred the chicken into very fine pieces or pulse in a food processor.

3. In a bowl, mix chicken, catnip, egg, and flour until a pliable dough forms.

4. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

5. Cut into small squares using a knife or pizza cutter.

6. Transfer pieces onto the baking sheet.

7. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until dry and slightly browned.

8. Let cool thoroughly before giving to your cat.

Helpful Tools:

• Organic Catnip

• Whole Wheat Flour

3. Salmon Puffs – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1 small can salmon, drained

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for digestion)

• 1 cup brown rice flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mash the drained salmon well in a bowl using a fork.

3. Add the egg, parsley, and brown rice flour; stir until it forms a soft dough.

4. Use a teaspoon to scoop small mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Flatten gently with the back of a spoon.

6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.

7. Allow to cool completely before storing.

Helpful Tools:

• Brown Rice Flour

4. Cheesy Tuna Twists – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can tuna in water, drained

• 1 egg

• 1 cup oat flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Blend tuna until very fine.

3. In a large bowl, combine tuna, cheese, egg, and flour.

4. Knead until a firm dough forms.

5. Roll dough into thin logs and twist them slightly for fun shapes.

6. Arrange on a baking sheet.

7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, checking often to prevent burning the cheese.

8. Cool fully before serving.

Helpful Tools:

• Cheddar Cheese Shreds

5. Turkey and Pumpkin Bites – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked turkey, finely diced

• 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin purée (no spices)

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup coconut flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Chop turkey finely or pulse briefly in a food processor.

3. In a mixing bowl, stir together turkey, pumpkin, and egg.

4. Gradually add coconut flour until a soft but non-sticky dough forms.

5. Roll dough into small balls or press into silicone molds.

6. Place treats onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

7. Bake for 15 minutes, until firm to the touch.

8. Cool completely and refrigerate to maintain freshness.

Helpful Tools:

• Organic Pumpkin Puree

• Coconut Flour

6. Sardine Snacks – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1 can sardines in water, drained

• 1 egg

• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, mash sardines thoroughly.

3. Add egg and flour, mixing into a sticky batter.

4. Spoon small portions onto a lined baking sheet.

5. Flatten lightly with a fork.

6. Bake for about 10 minutes, until edges are crisp.

7. Cool before offering to your cat.

Helpful Tools:

• Sardines in Water

7. Beefy Bites – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked ground beef (lean, no seasoning)

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup oat flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Ensure beef is fully cooked and crumbled finely.

3. In a bowl, mix beef, parsley, egg, and flour until a cohesive dough forms.

4. Roll into pea-sized balls.

5. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 12–15 minutes.

6. Let cool completely before storing.

Helpful Tools:

• Grass-Fed Ground Beef

8. Egg and Catnip Crumbles – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon dried catnip

• 1 tablespoon oat flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Whisk egg thoroughly in a small bowl.

3. Add catnip and oat flour, stirring to combine.

4. Pour mixture thinly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until set and lightly browned.

6. Once cooled, crumble into tiny pieces.

7. Sprinkle over your cat’s food or offer as a standalone treat.

Helpful Tools:

• Mini Whisk Set

9. Sweet Potato Crunchies – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup coconut flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a bowl, combine sweet potato, egg, and flour into a thick dough.

3. Scoop out small amounts and roll into balls.

4. Flatten slightly with your palm.

5. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

6. Cool before serving.

Helpful Tools:

• Organic Sweet Potatoes

10. Tuna and Spinach – Homemade Cat Treat

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna, drained

• 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup oat flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Blend tuna until smooth. Finely chop spinach leaves.

3. Stir tuna, spinach, egg, and oat flour into a soft dough.

4. Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

5. Cut into small squares using a pizza cutter or knife.

6. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7. Bake for 12 minutes, until slightly crisp.

8. Cool completely and store airtight.

Helpful Tools:

• Fresh Baby Spinach

Final Tips:

• Portion Size: Keep treats tiny — cats have small stomachs.

• Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer life.

• Test for Allergies: Always introduce new treats slowly to ensure no allergies.

• No Toxic Additions: NEVER use onion, garlic, chocolate, salt, or anything toxic to cats.

👉 Love making treats for your cat?