Description
Apple and Blueberry Christmas Dog Treats are festive, healthy, and easy-to-make snacks your pup will adore this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup pureed blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon homemade peanut butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour and baking powder. Add cinnamon if desired.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, egg, and honey (plus peanut butter if using).
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft, pliable dough. Adjust with water or flour as needed.
- Divide the dough into two portions. Knead pureed blueberries into one half for a purple color.
- Break dough into chunks, arrange on a floured surface, and knead lightly to create a marbled effect.
- Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut shapes using a bone-shaped or festive cookie cutter.
- Place treats on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until firm and golden around the edges.
- Cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, in the fridge for a month, or freeze for 3 months.
- Ensure the applesauce is unsweetened and free from added sugars or artificial sweeteners like xylitol.
- Remove apple seeds and core when making homemade applesauce for dogs.
- These treats are safe for most dogs but consult your vet if your dog has allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Apple and Blueberry Christmas Dog Treats, dog holiday treats, healthy dog snacks, homemade dog treats
