These cheese and apple biscuits for dogs make a delightful and healthy treat for your furry friend. Packed with the goodness of cheese and the natural sweetness of apples, this homemade dog food recipe is easy to follow and sure to please even the pickiest of pups.
The recipe combines simple ingredients to create tasty biscuits that your dog will love, providing them with a nutritious snack that you can feel good about serving.
Easy Homemade Dog Treats with Cheese and Apples
These biscuits are made from whole wheat flour, grated cheese, and finely chopped apples, creating a perfect blend of flavors and textures. This recipe makes about 20 biscuits and can be prepared in approximately 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your dog’s favorite)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1 medium apple finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, shredded cheese, applesauce (or chopped apple), broth, egg, and honey if using. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead and Roll: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or simply cut into squares.
- Bake: Place the cut-out biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
- Cool: Let the biscuits cool completely on a wire rack before serving them to your dog.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 20 biscuits
- Calories per Biscuit: 40kcal
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
