Apple and carrot dog chew sticks (Printable)

Healthy apple carrot chews baked to golden perfection for your furry friend.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 tbsp water (as needed)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the grated apple, grated carrot, flour, and oats. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the egg and applesauce to the mixture and stir until a dough forms. If the dough is dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into small sticks about 4 inches long and ½ inch thick.
05 - Place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for even cooking.
06 - Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the sticks are golden and firm. For extra crunch, turn off the oven and let the sticks cool inside for an additional hour.
07 - Let the chew sticks cool completely before serving to your pup.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Your dog will absolutely know the difference between these and store-bought treats, the way they trot back to you with that tail-wagging insistence for just one more.
  • The ingredients are so simple and pure that you could eat them yourself, though sharing might defeat the purpose.
02 -
  • The cooling-in-the-oven trick is what separates these from regular cookies and turns them into actual chews that keep your dog occupied for more than thirty seconds.
  • Grating the apple and carrot instead of chopping them distributes the flavor throughout every bite, preventing picky eaters from picking around the good stuff.
03 -
  • Grate the apple and carrot right before mixing to prevent oxidation, which can turn the dough an unappetizing brown color.
  • If the dough feels too sticky to handle, pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up before rolling.

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