Apple And Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Printable)
Healthy apple carrot chews perfect for keeping pups busy with natural ingredients.
# What You'll 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, adjusted as needed
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix grated apple, grated carrot, flour, and oats until thoroughly combined.
03 - Add egg and applesauce to the mixture. Stir until dough forms. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if dough is too dry.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into sticks approximately 4 inches long and ½ inch thick.
05 - Place sticks on prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between each piece.
06 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until sticks are golden and firm. For extra crunch, turn off oven and let sticks cool inside for an additional hour.
07 - Allow chew sticks to cool completely before serving to your dog.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- Your dog gets wholesome ingredients you can actually pronounce and feel good about serving
- These chews cost a fraction of price compared to boutique pet store treats while being just as crunchy
- The dough comes together in minutes and bakes while you handle other household tasks
02 -
- The dough should feel like playdough, not sticky or crumbling, before you start shaping
- Letting them cool in the turned-off oven is the secret to that satisfying crunch dogs love
- These keep for a week at room temperature but freeze beautifully for up to three months
03 -
- Grate the apple and carrot finely so they distribute evenly through the dough
- If your dough sticks to your hands, dip them in a little flour before shaping
- Double the batch and freeze half so you always have homemade treats ready