Description
Apple and Carrot Hard Bones for Dogs are healthy, crunchy treats made with simple, nutritious ingredients. Perfect for chewing and supporting dental health!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized apple (grated or pureed, seeds and core removed)
- 1 medium-sized carrot (grated or pureed)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Wash the apple and carrot thoroughly and remove the apple’s seeds and core. Grate or puree both ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and rolled oats. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and stir in the applesauce, grated apple, and carrot.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it until smooth. Roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut out the desired shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and bake the treats for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and hard.
- For extra crunch, leave the treats in the oven for an additional hour after turning it off.
- Let the treats cool completely before storing or serving to your dog.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For grain-free options, use gluten-free flour instead of whole wheat flour.
- Make sure the apple is completely seed-free, as seeds can be harmful to dogs.
- Cut treats into smaller pieces for puppies or small dogs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Apple and Carrot Hard Bones for Dogs, homemade dog treats, healthy dog bones
