Homemade Cat Treat Recipes: 8 Easy Ideas Your Cat Will Love

Homemade Cat Treat Recipes: 8 Easy Ideas Your Cat Will Love

Making cat treats at home is easier than most people think — and the results are fresher, healthier, and more customizable than anything from a bag. Here are 8 tried-and-tested recipes your cat will love.

Equipment You'll Need

The Cat Treat Silicone Fish Mold (112 cavities, food-grade) is the most useful tool for homemade treats. It creates perfectly portioned, bite-sized treats in bulk and works for both baked and frozen recipes. The included scraper makes filling easy.

1. Classic Salmon Bites

Mix 1 can drained salmon + 1 egg + 2 tbsp oat flour. Press into fish mold. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 min. Cool completely. Refrigerate up to 5 days.

2. Tuna Crunchies

Mix 1 can drained tuna + 1 egg + 1/4 cup oat flour + 1 tsp catnip. Drop onto lined baking sheet or use mold. Bake at 350°F for 12 min until golden. These freeze well for up to 3 months.

3. Chicken Jerky

Slice chicken breast very thin. Bake at 200°F for 2 hours until completely dry and chewy. No seasoning. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.

4. Sardine Treats

Mix 1 can sardines in water (drained) + 1 egg + 3 tbsp whole wheat flour. Press into mold. Bake at 350°F for 10 min. High in omega-3s — great for coat health.

5. Frozen Chicken Broth Cubes

Pour low-sodium chicken broth into ice cube trays or fish mold. Freeze solid. Serve 1 cube as a hydrating summer treat. Most cats love licking these.

6. Pumpkin Bites

Mix 1/4 cup plain canned pumpkin + 1 egg + 1/4 cup oat flour. Press into mold. Bake at 350°F for 12 min. Pumpkin supports digestive health and most cats enjoy the flavor.

7. Egg Scramble Treats

Scramble 1 egg in a dry pan (no butter, no salt). Cool completely. Cut into tiny pieces. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Simple, high-protein, and universally loved.

8. Tuna Frozen Pops

Blend 1 can drained tuna + 2 tbsp water to a smooth paste. Pour into fish mold. Freeze solid. A cooling, high-protein treat perfect for warm days.

Storage Guidelines

• Baked treats: refrigerate up to 5 days, freeze up to 3 months
• Frozen treats: keep frozen, serve one at a time
• Fresh treats (egg, chicken): refrigerate up to 2 days

Portion Guidelines

Treats should be no more than 10% of daily caloric intake — typically 2–5 small treats per day for most cats. Use treats as rewards during training or puzzle play with the Nina Ottosson Buggin' Out Puzzle Feeder.

Final Thoughts

Homemade treats are a wonderful way to show your cat love while controlling ingredient quality. Start with the salmon bites or tuna crunchies — they're the easiest and most universally appealing.