Apple Carrot Dog Treats (Video)
This post shows how to make Apple Carrot Dog Treats, an easy homemade apple dog biscuits recipe that makes the perfect hostess gift, stocking stuffer, or teacher gift.
Today I’m sharing a delightful recipe, and a video: How to make Apple Carrot Dog Biscuits recipe, and it’s perfect for your pet-loving friends! One reader says: “Instead of the sugar and egg I added one mashed banana. Now the dog won’t leave the kitchen because he knows the biscuits are for him. He absolutely loved these.”
Apple Carrot Dog Treat Recipe
These crunchy carrot dog biscuits are the best Apple Carrot Dog Treats. Our dog, Alder, loves them! This recipe is great for pooches of all sizes. And take a peek at this post, Charcuterie Boards for Dogs!
Why we love this recipe
Makes the best gifts: hostess gifts, teacher gifts, or stocking stuffer homemade gifts for your friends who have dogs!
We have been making this recipe for years, and our dog loves them.
They are easy to make and freeze (so you never run out) :)
Ingredients for Apple Carrot Dog Treats recipe:
This recipe contains apples and carrots, which your pet is sure to love, so let’s dive head first into these Easy Carrot + Apple Dog Treats!
- Whole wheat flour
- Oats (you can use gluten-free)
- Brown sugar, optional if your dog doesn’t like sugar
- Apple + carrots
- Egg
- Vegetable oil
- Water
How to make Apple Carrot Dog Treats
This recipe makes 12-24 dog biscuits, depending on the size of your cookie cutter.
- Core and grate apples; peel and grate carrots (I used food processor).
- Mix the dry ingredients together.
- In separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the oil, water, and grated apples and carrots. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix completely.
- Carefully roll ‘dough’ out and cut out desired shape with a small cookie cutter.
- Bake until biscuits are firm.
Pet [Dog] Ettiquette when Entertaining
Alder the Whoodle (poodle and wheaten terrier) is almost 6 years old now. He’s all about dog treats! Here he is in our Sprinter Van, camping on the OR coast. Yes, he sleeps with us.
When guests come over (which we have regularly), for our breed of dog, it’s good to have dog treats ready. Alder is rambunctious and loves to “greet” our friends, so we’ve learned to keep a few treats in our pockets.
Here’s a post I wrote years ago, Pet [Dog] Ettiquette when Entertaining.
This recipe comes from our friend, Jessica, who has a beautiful Pit Bull, Marz.
It’s for all you fellow dog-lovers out there, and perfect for gift-giving season!
Tips and substitutions:
Be sure to core your apple before grating. Apple seeds aren’t good for dogs!
Use a small cookie cutter for 20-24 biscuits.
You make as you would any other cookie, using your favorite shaped cookie cutter. We love the heart cookie-cutter, but you can use a shamrock, tree, egg, bunny–think about the holidays coming up.
Make, bake, and allow to cool.
One reader used half almond flour and half all-purpose flour, adding 1 1/2 teaspoon of flax seeds, and they turned out great.
You can bake ahead and freeze.
How to Store Homemade Dog Biscuits
The best way to store homemade dog biscuits is to keep them in an airtight container. They’ll keep for about a week in the pantry, or two weeks if you refrigerate them. I really like to use Rubbermaid Glass Storage Containers because they’re nice and roomy and the tops are see-through so you’re not trying to guess what’s inside. A set of two costs about $25. A less expensive option is this set of four glass storage containers from Anchor Hocking. The lids aren’t see-through, but it’s priced at around $12.
The perfect doggie treats gifts
Stack the treats, and tie together with a big bow. Place in brown paper bags (you can decorate, or buy decorated bags), and GIVE AWAY!
You can also spoil your own pooch with a bit of extra pizazz added to their stockings – homemade dog treats!
How to store homemade dog biscuits
- Store in air-tight container.
- Optional to freeze!
- Serving size: makes 20-24 small dog biscuits.
So watch the video and see how yummy and easy this recipe is to make! After biscuits cool, feel free to share with the pups in your life!
ENJOY!
More dog treats recipes:
Homemade Dog Treats [Pinch of Yum]
More posts about Alder the Whoodle:
Brand new puppy: Alder the Entertainer Whoodle Puppy
SIX MONTHS: Alder the Whoodle Six Months Old
ONE YEAR: Alder the Whoodle One Year Old
TWO YEARS: Alder the Whoodle is 2 years old!
There was a season where we served Farmer’s Dog for Alder the Whoodle
Get the Recipe:
How to Make Apple Carrot Dog Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup oats
- 1 TBSP brown sugar, optional if your dog doesn't like sugar
- 1 apple, cored and grated (leave peel on)
- ½ cup carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ - ½ cup water, note: the apples add moisture, so only add extra water if necessary
Equipment
- Baking sheet (Gold Touch baking sheets are super durable)
- Food processor (This is the food processor I use all the time)
- Rolling Pin (I like this easy-to-roll model)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and grease a cookie sheet.
- Core and grate apples; peel and grate carrots (I used a food processor).
- In one bowl, mix the flour, oats, and brown sugar. In separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the oil, water, and grated apples and carrots. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients bowl and mix completely.
- Carefully roll ‘dough’ out and cut out desired shape with a small cookie cutter.
- Bake for 40 – 45 minutes, or until apple juices are soaked and biscuits are firm.
- After biscuits cool, feel free to share with the pups in your life! Store in air-tight container.
- Serving size: makes 20-24 small dog biscuits.
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What is the shelf life?
Honesty I do not know, they are devoured pretty quickly! :)
I’m concerned about some of the ingredients. My dog has pancreatitis, is this really healthy for dogs with this condition? If not, how could I make it healthy or low fat?
You’ll have to check with your Vet, Theresa, since he’s probably on a more specialized diet!
Wheat flour isn’t the best for dogs. I grind up oatmeal to replace the flour.
These are also great treats for horses. Just use a small cookie scoop and flatten slightly.
So if you do not use flour you 3 cups oats. Because they call for 2 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup of oats.
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Hi. I was wondering why you add brown sugar to the recipe? Will it change consistency if I omit it?
Thanks
I have only followed the recipe, so I’m not sure Sheri.
I just made some for my puppy, Gracie, and I gave her a square of the dough and she loved it- now I’m baking them and I have to admit I’ve eaten a couple. (I added some pre-cooked bacon and the saltiness added to the sweet of the apple and the carrot is AMAZING. Seriously, these are human-grade good!
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
Can we omit the oats? And use regular flour instead of wheat flour? Thanks
This looks great! It would be fun to make with kids!
Looks like my doggos will love this one, They just love tha flavor of apple. Thanks a lot for sharing the recipe.
Is there a way to substitute the oil? I am nervous about using it read it can upset a dog with sensitive stomach…
I’ve only used this exact recipe. Thanks Haley!
If you use rice flour, the finished product will be harder. I substitute wheat flour with gluten free flour or a combination flour like rye, oat and barley.
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This is incredible, I am really excited to give them a try. I don’t see why a dog lover would pass up on a chance to give their lovely furry friends this delicious treat. Based on the ingredients, I am certain my dog will love them. Love the interesting shapes too.
I hope the reader who used almond flour has an okay pup, because nuts can be a definite No for dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/natural-foods/can-dogs-eat-nuts/ says okay to some peanuts and maybe a cashew, but I gave my pup One cashew and spent the rest of the night mostly outside with her :-(
https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_dg_dog-owners-guide-to-nuts-and-seeds also says almonds and cashews ought to be safe, but I know from experience, they may not be!
Jeezo, these sound good enough for humans to eat. Can they??
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I made these and my fur baby loves them. I don’t mind making treats at home even when I’m busy because at least I know what’s going into the treat. Thanks for sharing the recipe. This one is going to be a regulat recipe in our home now.
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I may have baked them too long. They are hard as a rock and I’m afraid they will break their teeth crunching on them. Anyone else have this concern?
Every oven is different. Maybe remove a few minutes earlier? We didn’t have this problem :)
Totally doing this! I’ve been wanting to make my own treats for our dogs but I haven’t found a recipe I really liked. This one sounds like something they’d love.
Why use oil? If you’re making treats then they should be healthy for the dog.
Such a cute and fun idea to make with my nephews for their dog! Can’t wait to try :)