Applesauce Dog Treats Recipe
If you’re looking for a tasty way to treat your furry friend, this applesauce dog treats recipe is a fantastic choice!
These homemade dog treats made with applesauce are packed with flavor and made from wholesome ingredients you can feel good about giving your pup.
The natural sweetness of applesauce adds a delicious twist, making these treats irresistible for dogs of all sizes — and they’re easy to whip up at home with just three ingredients.
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Can you make dog treats with applesauce?
Yes! Applesauce helps bring the oats and eggs together in this simple dog treat recipe. Use plain, unsweetened applesauce with no added sweeteners, and check the ingredient label before you start.
Can dogs have applesauce?
Dogs can have small amounts of plain, unsweetened applesauce as an occasional treat. Avoid sweetened or sugar-free varieties, and check the label for xylitol, which is toxic to dogs. If your dog has dietary restrictions, ask your veterinarian before offering a new treat.
How to Make Dog Treats with Applesauce
For a fun touch, use dog-themed cookie cutters or silicone molds to create shapes your dog will love. Smaller treats are great for training.
If your dog prefers crunchy treats, bake them a bit longer, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn. For softer treats, reduce the cooking time slightly.
Store the homemade treats in a sealed container for up to a week, or freeze them to make them last longer. When frozen, they can stay fresh for up to three months.
Don’t miss out on spoiling your pup with more delicious treats—be sure to check out our Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats and the quick and easy Air Fryer Dog Treat Recipe!
Yes, peanut butter is a great add-in for flavor. Just be sure to use one that doesn’t contain xylitol, as it’s toxic to dogs.
If the dough is too sticky to work with, gradually add flour until it’s easy to roll out and cut. Be sure not to add too much at once, as it could make the treats too dry.
Homemade Applesauce Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain no sugar added applesauc
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add oats and grind into a fine powder. If you'd like to skip this step, you can use oat flour.
- Add eggs and applesauce. Run food processor for a couple of minutes until mixture is mixed.
- Remove dough from bowl of food processor onto a lightly floured surface.
- Using a floured rolling pin, roll out dough to 1/8" thick and cut out shapes.
- Bake treats for 18 – 20 minutes, cool completely on baking sheet.
Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.
These sound great! Wanting to make these for Christmas for my friend’s fur babies. If using oat flour… what is the measurement? 5 1/2 c?
The amount of flour would stay the same as the original recipe.
If I add peanut butter, how much should I add?
Honestly, I am not sure. But if you wanted to do peanut butter, I would use my peanut butter dog treat recipe, b/c you can use applesauce in the one — https://www.mommalew.com/peanut-butter-sweet-potato-dog-treats-recipe/