Apple And Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Printable Version)
Healthy apple carrot chews baked with whole grains for a satisfying, natural treat your dog will 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 until evenly distributed.
03 - Add egg and applesauce to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms. If dough is too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
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, spacing slightly apart to allow for even cooking.
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 - Let chew sticks cool completely before serving to your pup.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You'll feel good knowing exactly what your pup is eating with ingredients you probably already have
- The slow baking creates a satisfying crunch that keeps dogs entertained longer than soft treats
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- Dough consistency matters more than exact measurements, so trust your hands over the recipe when adding water
- The cooling-in-the-oven step is what transforms these from soft biscuits into genuine chew sticks with satisfying crunch
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- Grate the apple and carrot directly into the measuring cup to capture all those precious juices that add natural moisture
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking if your oven has hot spots like mine does