Easy-To-Make Barkuterie Board

The biggest game of the year is a day like no other: friends, food and football — not to mention a half-time show that will blow your mind, iconic ads, and the puppy bowl. (Who doesn’t like watching puppies frolic around together?)

This year, as you’re whipping up dips, chicken wings, and dreamy charcuterie boards, don’t forget about your favorite family member — and yes, we’re talking about your pup. Make a canine-friendly charcuterie (or “barkuterie”) board to let your fur baby in on the fun!

Your sweet fur baby already loves the excitement and company that come with this special day. This barkuterie board recipe is filled with their favorite treats, fruits, and vegetables that are safe for dogs. Plus, you can include a few dental sticks to clear up that breath and sneak in some dental care.

Here’s how to make a charcuterie board for dogs:

Barkuterie Board

RECIPE NOTE: One barkuterie board is more than one serving! Please be mindful of your pup’s stomach as you let them chow down.

A charcuterie board recipe made for our favorite four-legged friends, this is such a simple and easy way to make your fur baby happy, without compromising their health!

We recommend freely choosing your pup’s favorites to go on the board. However, be sure to check out the list of safe fruits and vegetables for dogs below before substituting any ingredients:

• Dog treats of your choice
• Half a banana, sliced up
• 1 tbsp of blueberries
• Cucumber, 3-4 slices
• 2 tbsp of diced up carrots
• 1 Stick of String Cheese (Mozzarella cheese), cut into bite-sized pieces
• Home-made, pet-friendly cookies
• 1 tbsp of plain nonfat yogurt or peanut butter (without Xylitol)

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First, prepare the cookies:

• Heat the oven to 325° F
• Pour pawTree’s baking mix in a bowl with ½ cup water and ¼ cup vegetable oil. Mix until dough forms.
• Form dough into balls (about 1 Tbsp. dough per cookie) and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes. Let cool.
• Drizzle nonfat yogurt or peanut butter over the cookies to finish it off!

Then, assemble the board! Place all ingredients on a wooden board (or whatever you have) and set it out for the pups to enjoy.

Potential Substitutions



The best recipes include ingredients that are already in your fridge. Feel free to change up what’s on the board, based on what you have and what your pup loves.

Any of the treats and gourmet baking mixes from pawTree are a safe, healthy and excellent choice. When it comes to fresh produce, be sure whatever substitutions you choose are safe for your pup!

Here are a few other fruits and veggies that are safe for your dog:

• Strawberries (remove stem/calyx), 2 tbsp
• Papaya (no seeds), 2 tbsp
• Apple (no seeds), 4 slices
• Celery, 2 tbsp sliced
• Spinach or kale, 2 tbsp
• Sweet potato, 2 tbsp diced

Your fur baby will go absolutely wild for this charcuterie board. The biggest football game of the year is a thrilling moment every year where we connect with the people we love and just have fun. This year, we hope you have fun with your fur baby too!