Making homemade dog treats seemed like a daunting task to me. I figured they would need special food added that I wouldn’t already have in my pantry. I bought some homemade treats at a local bakery/cafe in town and realized, this I can do!

Benefits:

You can control what goes into the recipe and ensure that your pet is getting a nutritious and wholesome snack that isn’t “junk food.”

You know what your dog(s) like. Use ingredients you know they will enjoy.

No need to read the box and try to figure out if those unknown additives are bad for your dog. If you can’t pronounce it, then it probably isn’t all that healthy. Many brands of commercial dog treats are filled with preservatives, which help to extend their shelf life. In addition, store bought treats are often made from fillers and byproducts as opposed to natural and high quality ingredients.

I made about five batches of carrot and apple treats all together after the first batch turned out to be so easy peasy to make. Here’s the recipe:

PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 45 minutes TOTAL TIME: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour

1/2 cup Oats

1 TBSP Brown Sugar

1 Apple, peeled and grated

1/2 cup Carrots, peeled and grated

1 egg, beaten

1/3 cup Vegetable Oil

1/4-1/2 cup Water (note: the apples add moisture, so only add extra water if necessary)

DIRECTIONS: