Apple Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Printable)

Nutritious apple carrot chews baked until crunchy for lasting enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and grated

02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated

03 - 2 cups whole wheat flour (or gluten-free oat flour)

04 - ½ cup rolled oats

05 - 1 large egg

06 - ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

07 - 2 tbsp water (as needed)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, combine grated apple, grated carrot, flour, and oats. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.

03 - Add egg and applesauce to mixture. Stir until dough forms. If too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.

04 - On lightly floured surface, roll dough into sticks approximately 4 inches long and ½ inch thick.

05 - Place sticks on prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart to ensure even cooking.

06 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and firm. For extra crunch, turn off oven and let sticks cool inside for an additional hour.

07 - Allow chew sticks to cool completely before serving to your pup.

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You'll feel good knowing exactly what's going into your dog's treats, nothing sketchy or unpronounceable
The natural sweetness from apples means zero added sugar while still making pups go absolutely crazy for them

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The cooling time inside the oven is what transforms these from soft baked dough into satisfying chew sticks
Thickness matters tremendously. Too thin and they'll burn, too thick and they won't dry through properly

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Grate the apple and carrot right before mixing so they don't oxidize and turn brown
The extra hour of cooling in the oven after baking is the secret to maximum crunchiness