Apple Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Print Version)
Wholesome apple carrot chews your pup will adore
# 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, adjusted as needed
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F 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 too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it comes together properly.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into small sticks approximately 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 brown and firm to the touch. 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 Advice:
01 -
- You'll feel like the best dog parent ever watching them enjoy something you made with your own hands
- The ingredients are so simple and wholesome you could honestly eat them yourself though I wouldn't recommend it
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- The dough should feel like play dough not sticky or crumbly before you start shaping
- Letting them cool in the oven is the secret to that perfect chewy yet crunchy texture dogs go crazy for
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- Use the finest grater setting you have so the vegetables practically disappear into the dough
- Make a double batch and share with your dog loving friends their pups will thank you forever