Apple Carrot Chew Sticks (Print Page)
Wholesome apple and carrot chews your pup will love. Easy to make, naturally healthy, and perfect for keeping dogs entertained.
# 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
# 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 well 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 ensure even cooking.
06 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until sticks are golden brown and firm to the touch. 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.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These are genuinely wholesome treats you would eat yourself
- The texture keeps dogs occupied longer than store bought biscuits
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- Dough consistency varies by apple moisture content
- The cooling inside the oven step creates the satisfying chewy texture
03 -
- Grate vegetables directly into the bowl to preserve juices
- Double the recipe because one batch never lasts