Apple and Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Printer-friendly)
Healthy apple carrot chews baked with whole ingredients for lasting enjoyment.
# 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 tbsp 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 small sticks approximately 4 inches long and ½ inch thick.
05 - Place sticks on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 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 Hints:
01 -
- These treats bake up firm enough to satisfy heavy chewers but soften slightly for safer snacking
- The natural sweetness from apples means no added sugar is needed
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
- The dough should feel slightly sticky but not wet or your sticks will spread too much
- Letting them cool in the oven after baking makes a huge difference in texture
- These keep for a week at room temperature but freeze beautifully for longer storage
03 -
- Use the large holes on your box grater for faster prep and better texture
- Pumpkin puree works as a perfect substitute for applesauce