Homemade Oatmeal Carrot Dog Treats
Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats and grated carrots, these treats are sure to make your pup's tail wag with joy. Perfect for rewarding good behavior or simply showing your pup some love, these homemade treats are a healthy and delicious option for pampering your canine companion.
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 grater
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 hand mixer
- 1 cookie cutter dog themed if possible
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 spatula
- 1 Cooling rack
- 1 Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 5 cups rolled oats or oat flour reserve 1 cup
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup peanut butter natural
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, peanut butter, and eggs with a hand mixer.
- Next, add the oat flour, carrots, and coconut. Mix until the ingredients are combined and stick together when squeezed. At this point, you can add a little water if the dough is too dry, or a little more oat flour if it is too wet.
- Sprinkle some oat flour onto your counter surface and start to knead the dough using the heel of your hand. Continue kneading until all the ingredients are fully icorporated and the dough has a smoother texture.
- Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
- Using a dog themed cookie cutter, cut out shapes in the dough and transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the treats are slighly golden in color.
- Cool completely on a wire cooling rack before giving your dog a yummy treat!