Apple Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Print)
Wholesome apple and carrot chews keep pups busy with simple, healthy ingredients.
# 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In large bowl, mix grated apple, grated carrot, flour, and oats until evenly distributed.
03 - Add egg and applesauce to mixture. Stir until dough forms. If too dry, incorporate water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough holds 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 golden and firm throughout. For enhanced crunch, turn off oven and allow sticks to cool inside for additional hour.
07 - Let chew sticks cool completely before serving to your dog.
# Expert Advice:
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- You control every ingredient that goes into your dogs body
- The texture keeps pups occupied without any artificial additives
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- The extra hour of oven cooling time is what transforms these from soft treats into satisfying chews
- Dough consistency varies with apple and carrot moisture so trust your hands over exact measurements
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- Grate the apple and carrot directly into your mixing bowl to save cleanup time
- Double the batch and freeze half because these disappear faster than you'd expect