Description
Treat your furry friend to these delightful and healthy Easy Ingredient Apple And Carrot Dog Chew Sticks. Packed with flavor and nutrition, these homemade chews are simple to make and sure to please your pup!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apples
- ½ cup applesauce (optional, if using apples)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 egg (or egg substitute: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 2.5 tablespoons water)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (or substitute with oat flour or almond flour)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of finely grated carrots and 1 cup of peeled and chopped apples. If you’re using applesauce, add about ½ cup instead.
- Stir in ½ cup of peanut butter and 1 egg (or your egg substitute). Mix well until everything is combined.
- Gradually add 2 cups of whole wheat flour (or your chosen substitute) to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour until it reaches a workable consistency.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick. Use a knife or cookie cutter to cut the dough into stick shapes.
- Place the cut sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Once baked, remove the chew sticks from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different fruits and veggies. Adjust the size of the sticks based on your dog's size, and for a crunchier texture, leave the sticks in the oven for a few extra minutes.