These carrot and apple bites are a healthy and tasty treat that your dog will love. Perfect for training or as a snack, this recipe for dogs is easy to follow and requires just a few simple ingredients.
Making homemade dog food allows you to control what goes into your dog’s diet, ensuring that they receive nutritious and safe snacks like these delicious carrot and apple bites.
Healthy Dog Treat Recipe
This recipe features blended carrots and apples mixed with oats and peanut butter to create tasty, bite-sized treats that are both nutritious and appealing to dogs. It takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and yields about 24 bites.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped apples (seeds removed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup flour (whole wheat or oat flour preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 grated carrots, chopped apples, rolled oats, peanut butter, and chicken or vegetable broth. Mix until well combined.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the flour to the mixture until it forms a dough-like consistency that can be rolled into balls.
- Shape the Bites: Take small portions of the dough and roll them into bite-sized balls or flatten them into cookie shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the treats are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool completely before serving them to your dog. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 bites
- Calories: 30kcal per bite
- Fat: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
