Apple and Carrot Dog Chew Sticks (Print Version)

Wholesome apple carrot chews baked with simple ingredients for happy pups.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and grated

02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated

03 - 2 cups whole wheat flour or gluten-free oat flour

04 - ½ cup rolled oats

05 - 1 large egg

06 - ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

07 - 2 tbsp water as needed

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.

03 - Add egg and applesauce to mixture. Stir until dough forms. If dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.

04 - On lightly floured surface, roll dough into sticks about 4 inches long and ½ inch thick.

05 - Place sticks on prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.

06 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until sticks are golden and firm. For extra crunch, turn off oven and let sticks cool inside for additional hour.

07 - Let chew sticks cool completely before serving to your pup.

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You'll feel amazing knowing exactly what's going into your dog's treats, no unpronounceable ingredients or mystery preservatives
These chew sticks cost a fraction of store-bought alternatives and your pup will probably like them even more

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The cooling period in the oven is absolutely crucial for achieving that long-lasting chewy texture dogs love
Dough consistency should feel like play dough, too sticky and they won't hold their shape, too dry and they'll crumble

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Double-grate your apple and carrot using the finest side of the box grater for maximum moisture distribution
Let the dough rest for 10 minutes before shaping, which makes it much easier to work with and less sticky