Description

These Easy Carrot Apple Crunchies are a wholesome and tasty homemade dog treat made with natural ingredients like grated carrots, apples, oat flour, and eggs. Gentle on digestion and free from artificial additives, they provide a crunchy texture that dogs love and are perfect for rewarding your furry friend in a healthy way.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables and Fruits

1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
1 cup grated apple, peeled and cored (about 1 large apple)
½ cup unsweetened applesauce (optional for moisture)

Dry Ingredients

1 cup oat flour (alternative: whole wheat flour, almond flour, or chickpea flour)

Wet Ingredients

1 egg

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and peel the carrots and apple thoroughly. Use a box grater or food processor to grate both until you have roughly 1 cup of each ingredient.
Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots and apple. Add the egg and oat flour (or your chosen flour substitute). If desired, stir in ½ cup unsweetened applesauce to improve moisture. Mix everything together until a dough-like consistency is formed.
Shape the Treats: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or form small balls or biscuits by hand.
Bake: Place the shaped treats evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are firm and lightly golden around the edges.
Cool and Store: Remove from the oven and allow the treats to cool completely on a wire rack. Store them in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use only unsweetened applesauce to avoid added sugars harmful to dogs.
If your dog has allergies, substitute oat flour with almond or chickpea flour, but consult your vet first.
Always remove apple cores and seeds to prevent choking and toxicity.
Make sure treats are fully cooled before giving to your dog to avoid burns.
These treats are not a meal replacement but a healthy snack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dog Treats
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Pet-friendly

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 treat (approximately 15 grams)
Calories: 45 kcal
Sugar: 2 grams
Sodium: 10 mg
Fat: 1 gram
Saturated Fat: 0.2 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 grams
Trans Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 1.5 grams
Cholesterol: 20 mg

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