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Crunchy Carrot Dog Biscuits

Flavorful, crunchy homemade dog biscuits naturally sweetened with carrots and applesauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: DIY
Yield: 24 Treats
Author: Sara

Materials

  • ½ cup ground dog food kibble
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • ½ cup plain lowfat yogurt
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º Fahrenheit.
  • Grind the kibble to a coarse flour in a food processor or blender.
  • Add the kibble, carrots, yogurt and applesauce to a medium size bowl and combine.
  • Add the flour and baking powder, mix until a dough forms and knead with your hands until mixed well.
  • Place the ball of dough onto a flat, floured surface and roll to slightly thicker than ¼ inch.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut the rolled dough into shapes and place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until browned.
  • Remove from oven, allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

Notes

For crispier biscuits, after the treats are baked, turn off the oven and leave the biscuits in the cooling oven for several hours or overnight to crisp up.