Apple And Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Printable)
Wholesome apple and carrot chews bake into firm, satisfying sticks perfect for keeping dogs occupied with a healthy homemade snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and grated
02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups whole wheat flour or gluten-free oat flour
04 - ½ cup rolled oats
→ Binding Ingredients
05 - 1 large egg
06 - ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
07 - 2 tbsp water, adjusted as needed
# How To Make It:
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 the mixture. Stir until dough forms. If dough appears dry, incorporate water 1 tablespoon at a time until proper consistency is achieved.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into sticks approximately 4 inches long and ½ inch thick.
05 - Place sticks on prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between each piece.
06 - Bake for 40–45 minutes until sticks are golden and firm. For enhanced crunch, turn off oven and allow sticks to cool inside for an additional hour.
07 - Let chew sticks cool completely before serving to your dog.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- These chews use simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
- The natural sweetness from apples keeps pups coming back for more
02 -
- Dough consistency varies by humidity, so add water gradually and trust your hands
- The cooling in the oven step is what transforms these from soft to properly chewy
03 -
- Grate the apple and carrot finely so they distribute evenly throughout each chew
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before rolling to make shaping easier