These homemade carrot oat bars for dogs are a healthy and tasty treat that your furry friend will love. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this recipe for dogs is easy to prepare and can be a great addition to their diet as a homemade dog food option.
With wholesome oats and the natural sweetness of carrots, these bars are not only delectable but also beneficial for your dog’s health.
Nutritious Carrot Oat Snacks for Dogs
These carrot oat bars combine the goodness of whole oats and fresh carrots, providing a chewy and delicious snack that dogs enjoy. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields around 12 bars, making it perfect for sharing with your furry friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (unsweetened and unsalted)
- 1/4 cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, peanut butter, apple sauce, egg, and honey if using. Mix until well combined.
- Spread Mixture: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for a few minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Let them cool completely on a wire rack, then cut into squares or bars.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 65kcal
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
