These apple and blueberry Christmas dog treats are a delightful and healthy way to celebrate the holiday season with your furry friends. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this homemade dog food option will have your dogs begging for more.
This recipe for dogs is easy to follow and requires minimal preparation, ensuring that you can whip up a batch of these festive treats in no time.
Healthy and Festive Dog Treats
This recipe features fresh apples and blueberries combined with whole wheat flour and oats to create a delicious and wholesome snack for your dogs. The process takes around 35 minutes from start to finish and yields about 24 treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup pureed blueberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the applesauce, pureed blueberries, water, and egg until well blended.
- Combine and Form Dough: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- Roll Out the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Bake: Place the cookie shapes on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm.
- Cool and Store: Let the treats cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 treats
- Calories: 50kcal per treat
- Fat: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
