Description
These Apple & Cranberry Dog Dental Sticks are a wholesome and delicious homemade treat designed to support your dog’s dental health. Made with natural ingredients like oat flour, rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, and cranberries, they are free from added sugars and artificial additives. Baked to a firm texture, these sticks help clean your dog’s teeth while providing a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened, finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 egg
- 2–3 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened applesauce, finely chopped cranberries, melted coconut oil, and egg until a dough forms. If the mixture feels too dry, gradually add water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together without being sticky.
- Shape the Dough: On a lightly floured surface (using oat flour), roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using a knife or cookie cutter, cut the dough into long stick shapes, which will be perfect for your dog to chew on.
- Bake the Sticks: Arrange the sticks on the prepared baking sheet with some space between each. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until they are firm and golden brown, ensuring a crunchy texture ideal for dental benefits.
- Cool Completely: Remove the dental sticks from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before offering them to your dog to prevent any burn injuries.
Notes
- Always use unsweetened cranberries and applesauce without added sugars or xylitol, as these ingredients are toxic to dogs.
- Store the dental sticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, freeze the sticks and thaw before serving to maintain freshness.
- These treats are designed to be a supplement to regular dental care and not a replacement for professional veterinary advice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
