Description
Apple & Zucchini Chew Sticks for Dogs are nutritious, crunchy homemade treats made with wholesome ingredients like zucchini, apple, oats, and coconut oil to provide a tasty, healthy snack for your pup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 medium apple, grated (core and seeds removed)
- 1 ½ cups oat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and grate the zucchini and apple, then pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grated zucchini, grated apple, oat flour, rolled oats, egg, applesauce, ground flaxseed (if using), melted coconut oil, and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Place the dough on a flat surface lightly dusted with oat flour. Roll out to about ½-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into chew stick shapes or use cookie cutters for fun designs.
- Place the shaped chew sticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. For a crunchier texture, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Allow the chew sticks to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For crunchier treats, bake longer; for softer treats, reduce baking time slightly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate/freeze for longer storage.
- Feel free to swap zucchini with carrots or sweet potatoes for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog Treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chew stick
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Apple & Zucchini Chew Sticks for Dogs, homemade dog treats, healthy dog snacks
