Apple Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Print Version)
Wholesome apple carrot chews perfect for keeping pups satisfied with natural ingredients they'll love.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and grated
02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups whole wheat flour or gluten-free oat flour
04 - ½ cup rolled oats
→ Binding Ingredients
05 - 1 large egg
06 - ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
07 - 2 tablespoons water (as needed)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine grated apple, grated carrot, flour, and oats. Mix thoroughly. Add egg and applesauce, stirring until dough forms. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if dough is too dry.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into sticks approximately 4 inches long and ½ inch thick.
04 - Place sticks on prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
05 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and firm. For extra crunch, turn off oven and let sticks cool inside for an additional hour.
06 - Allow chew sticks to cool completely before serving to your dog.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- These treats cost pennies to make compared to expensive artisan dog chews at the pet store
- You control every ingredient that goes into your dogs body
- The baking process naturally preserves them without any weird preservatives
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- I once skipped peeling the apple and the tough skin pieces made the dough crumbly and hard to work with
- Letting the chews dry in the cooling oven is the secret to that satisfying crunch dogs love
- These freeze beautifully for up to three months if your batch lasts that long
03 -
- Pumpkin puree makes an excellent seasonal substitution for the applesauce in fall
- Double the batch and freeze half, because these disappear faster than you expect