Apple Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Print Version)
Healthy apple carrot chews baked with oats and egg for a satisfying, crunchy 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 tbsp water, adjusted as needed
# Directions:
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 dough forms. If dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until proper consistency is achieved.
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
- The dough comes together in minutes and makes enough treats to last weeks
02 -
- Adding too much water makes the dough sticky and the final chew sticks dense instead of crispy
- The extra hour of cooling in the turned off oven creates that satisfying crunch that keeps dogs occupied longer
03 -
- Use the coarse side of your box grater for better texture and faster prep time
- Double the batch and freeze half because these disappear faster than you expect