Apple Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Print version)

Healthy apple carrot chews baked with whole grains for happy dogs

# What goes in:

→ 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)

# Cooking steps:

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 mixture. Stir until dough forms. If dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.
04 - On 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 cool inside for an additional hour.
07 - Allow chew sticks to cool completely before serving to your pup.

# Tips from flavorandfeast:

01 -
  • You probably have everything in your kitchen right now
  • Theyre way cheaper than store bought chews and you know exactly whats in them
  • The oven cooling trick makes them perfectly chewy without being rock hard
02 -
  • The extra cooling time in the oven is what transforms these from soft treats into satisfying chews
  • Every oven runs differently so start checking at 40 minutes to avoid over browning
03 -
  • Use a box grater rather than a food processor for better texture
  • Double the batch and freeze portioned dough for fresh baking anytime

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