Carrot Applesauce Dog Cookies (Recipe)

I really love being able to make Banjo homemade treats with ingredients already on hand.

And when those ingredients happen to have added health benefits? Well, that’s a win-win.

After finding myself with some leftover shredded carrot, I browsed around for some dog treat recipes. Not only did I find a few, but I also found that carrots are a healthy snack for dogs.

According to the American Kennel Club, “Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, potassium and fiber.”

Because letting Banjo gnaw on a whole carrot stick would end up being an almighty mess, I was happy to embrace this recipe that calls for a mound of shredded carrot baked into a tidy cookie.

Carrot Applesauce Dog Cookies

Ingredients

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup shredded carrot
• ⅓ cup flour*
• ¼ cup flaxseed meal*

*For pets with wheat allergies, coconut or almond flour would be a great substitute for the wheat flour. And if you don’t have flaxseed meal on hand, you can increase the flour to ½ cup instead.

Directions

1. Heat your oven to 350 F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
3. Drop the dough by tablespoons on a nonstick cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.

Banjo loved these carrot applesauce dog cookies, and I appreciated the chance to use up some leftover veggies.

Because this dog treat recipe is so simple, I had only a couple of dirty dishes afterward — which made cleanup a breeze.

Adapted from: Baking Mischief.

This pet treat recipe was reviewed by a veterinarian, Dr. Judy Morgan, DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, and is safe for dogs in moderation, but is not a substitute for a complete balanced diet. This recipe was last reviewed and updated March 20, 2019. Dr. Morgan comments: “Flax is a great source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which support joint and skin health. It also supplies lignans, which are a great fiber source for improved immune system health in the gut.”