Carrot & Oat Chewy Biscuits for Dogs Recipe: Easy & Healthy

These Carrot & Oat Chewy Biscuits for Dogs are simple homemade dog treats made with carrots, oats, pumpkin, and other dog-safe ingredients. They’re naturally flavorful, easy to prepare, and have a softer, chewy texture than traditional crunchy biscuits.

The recipe uses no added sugar, salt, artificial flavors, or preservatives. The pictured treats appear to be oat-based biscuits with visible grated carrot, which inspired this homemade version.

Carrot & Oat Chewy Biscuits for Dogs Ingredients

• Rolled oats: Provide fiber and help give the biscuits structure.
• Carrot: Adds fiber, beta-carotene, moisture, and natural sweetness.
• Pumpkin: Provides moisture and fiber while helping create a chewy texture.
• Egg: Adds protein and binds the dough.
• Unsweetened applesauce: Adds moisture without refined sugar.
• Ground flaxseed: Provides fiber and plant-based omega-3 ALA.
• Olive oil: Helps prevent the biscuits from becoming too dry.
• Ceylon cinnamon: Optional and used only in a small amount for flavor.

Use plain pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling, and choose unsweetened applesauce without xylitol.

Easy Carrot & Oat Chewy Biscuits for Dogs Recipe

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20–25 minutes
Yield: About 18 small biscuits
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, divided
• 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
• 1/3 cup plain pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Grind 1 cup of rolled oats into a coarse oat flour.
3. Combine the oat flour with the remaining 1/2 cup oats, flaxseed, and optional cinnamon.
4. In another bowl, mix the grated carrot, pumpkin, egg, applesauce, and olive oil.
5. Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until a thick dough forms. Rest for 5 minutes.
6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per biscuit, shape into a ball, and flatten to about 1/2 inch thick.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set.
8. Cool completely before serving.

Texture tip: If the dough is too wet, add rolled oats 1 tablespoon at a time. If it’s too dry, add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin or water at a time.

The biscuits are done when the outside is set and lightly browned while the center remains slightly soft.

Why These Homemade Dog Treats Work

Carrots, pumpkin, oats, and flaxseed provide dietary fiber, while carrots and pumpkin contain beta-carotene. Egg supplies protein, and the small amount of olive oil helps create a softer texture.

These biscuits are treats, not complete DIY dog food, so they shouldn’t replace a nutritionally balanced daily diet.

I leave out the optional honey from the original idea because the carrots, pumpkin, and applesauce already provide natural flavor without added sugar.

Serving Carrot Oat Dog Biscuits

Serve these treats in moderation as part of your dog’s normal treat allowance. For small dogs, break a biscuit into halves or quarters; medium and large dogs can have a larger portion depending on their regular diet and calorie needs.

Introduce new foods gradually. Dogs with allergies, diabetes, pancreatitis, digestive conditions, or prescription diets should have new treats approved by their veterinarian.

Never add xylitol, chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, or other ingredients known to be unsafe for dogs.

How to Store Carrot & Oat Chewy Biscuits for Dogs

Store completely cooled biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Because these treats remain moist and chewy, refrigeration is preferable to room-temperature storage.

For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2 months and thaw individual portions in the refrigerator.

Substitution tip: Replace the 1/3 cup pumpkin with 1/3 cup plain mashed cooked sweet potato if needed.

Carrot & Oat Dog Biscuit FAQ

Can dogs eat carrots and oats?

Yes. Plain carrots and oats are generally dog-safe and can provide nutrients such as fiber when served in appropriate portions.

Can I make carrot and oat dog treats at home?

Yes. Carrots and plain rolled oats can be combined with dog-safe ingredients such as pumpkin and egg to make simple homemade dog treats.

How long do homemade dog treats last?

These chewy biscuits can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Can I use instant oats for dog biscuits?

Plain instant oats can work, but rolled oats provide better texture and structure. Avoid flavored oatmeal packets containing added sugar, sweeteners, or flavorings.

Can dogs eat cinnamon?

Small culinary amounts of Ceylon cinnamon can be used for most healthy dogs, but it’s completely optional in this recipe.

Make More Healthy Homemade Dog Treats

These Carrot & Oat Chewy Biscuits for Dogs are easy to make, freezer-friendly, and made from straightforward dog-safe ingredients. Find more homemade recipes at mydogrecipe.com and save your favorites at pinterest.com/mydogrecipe.

I’m a passionate dog parent, not a veterinarian. Always check with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog’s diet.

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