Apple Pie Dog Treats • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

These homemade Apple Pie Dog Treats are easy to make, with just 5 simple ingredients. They are SO much cheaper than store-bought treats, and are full of good-for-your-dog ingredients. Dogs love them! And, bonus points: when you bake these treats it makes your whole house smell like a fresh apple pie! 🍎 🥧

These homemade dog treats are perfect for spoiling your furry friend. Made with just oats, unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon, coconut oil, and a bit of flour (to help them hold together), they are super affordable to make at home. My dog, Chickpea LOVES these Apple Pie Dog Treats! She gobbles these up so quickly, and with the added cinnamon they even help freshen her breath! (No judgment Chickpea).

These treats are perfect to spoil your own pooch, or they also make a lovely little gift for your favorite furry friend, (they are even safe to snack on for humans 😂). I’ve received requests to make a dog treat recipe without peanut butter, so that’s how this recipe came about, but they are also cruelty-free, egg-free, preservative-free, great for your dogs health and made with love, I feel so good about giving them to her, and I bet your dog will feel the same way!

Ingredients:

• Apple Sauce: Unsweetened apple sauce,contains vitamins A and C, which are essential for a dog’s immune system and overall health.
• Cinnamon: has anti-inflammatory properties, is rich in antioxidants, has natural antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, can aid in digestion, and helps improve cognitive function. It also freshens breath! 
• Oats: are high in fiber, packed with essential nutrients, contain a good amount of protein, contribute to healthy skin and a shiny coat.
• Coconut Oil: is great for your dog’s skin and coat, can aid in digestion.
• Flour: good for heart and skin health. Whole wheat or all-purpose flour is added for a bit of binding. If you’re dog is sensitive to gluten you can use more oats or oat flour.

How to Make Apple Pie Dog Treats:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a fine powder. (If you do not have a food processor, see the recipe instructions for other options). Add the applesauce, coconut oil, and cinnamon and blend again. Lastly, add in the wheat flour to form a dough. 

Remove from the food processor and roll out on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin until about ¼” thick. I used a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats but you could use any cookie cutter shape, or just cut them into squares or other fun shapes and slices with a knife or pizza cutter.

Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly golden on the bottom. They will still be a little soft to the touch but will harden completely once cooled. 

Let cool before giving a slice of comfort food to your pup. Store these dog biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or I like to store them in my freezer to ensure they stay fresh a long time.

These Apple Pie Dog Treats…

• easy to make
• just 5 ingredients
• super cheap
• and irresistible to dogs – they LOVE them!

More Dog Treat Recipes:

Easy Homemade Dog Treats
Peanut Butter Carrot Dog Treats
Super Healthy Dog Treats
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Sweet Potato Dog Chews

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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.