Description
Homemade carrot & apple oat bars deliver nutritious love for canine companions, packed with wholesome ingredients that dogs adore. Tail-wagging goodness emerges from simple kitchen magic you can create with care and affection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients (Fruits and Vegetables):
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated apple (peeled and cored)
Grains:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for the treat preparation.
- Grate fresh carrots and apples into fine, uniform shreds to ensure even distribution and maximum flavor infusion.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend the grated produce with rolled oats, creating a cohesive and textured mixture that will form the base of the canine snack.
- Carefully spread the combined ingredients across the prepared baking sheet, methodically pressing and smoothing the mixture into a uniform rectangular shape approximately half an inch thick.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and monitor the treats as they transform, allowing them to bake until the edges develop a golden-brown hue and the surface feels firm and set.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the oat bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps solidify their structure and enhance their texture.
- Once the bars have reached ambient temperature, slice them into appropriately sized portions suitable for your dog’s size and dietary needs.
- Store the crafted treats in an hermetic container to maintain freshness, and offer them to your canine companion as an occasional, nutritious reward.
Notes
- Check carrot and apple freshness for optimal flavor and nutrition in homemade dog treats.
- Grate ingredients finely to ensure even baking and easier digestion for your furry friend.
- Use gluten-free oats if your dog has wheat sensitivities or allergies.
- Experiment with adding a tablespoon of unsweetened peanut butter for extra protein and taste dogs love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes for Dogs
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg