• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Blend the 2½ cups of oats in a food processor until it's a flour-like consistency. Place the ground oats in the large mixing bowl along with the remaining 1 cup of oats.
• Mash the bananas very well then add to the oat mixture along with the chia seeds and cinnamon; mix until well combined.  Side Note: You may need to add more oats if the dough is too wet–you want the dough to hold together but not be sticky or wet.
• Roll out on a floured surface until ¼-inch thick, then using your desired cookie cutter, cut out the treat shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Place into the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
• Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a rack to finish cooling.

Homemade Banana Dog Treat Storing Options:

• I always store my homemade dog treats in the freezer and Grace enjoys them straight from the freezer.
• * Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.

  * Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

  * Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months.