Low Fat Carrot Dog Treats
(Easter Treats)
Ingredients1 medium ripe banana 1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/8 cup water (maybe more, as needed)
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (keep some handy for rolling)
1 cup rolled oats Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle a little flour onto rolling surface. In a medium bowl, mash up the banana and mix in the shredded carrots. Add water and apple juice. Stir. Add water and apple juice. Thoroughly combine all ingredients. Using your hands, knead the mixture until a dough forms. Dump the dough onto the lightly floured surface. Roll to about a half inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter (bone shapes are fun!) or the rim of a small glass, cut into 3 inch pieces. Place the pieces onto your lightly sprayed baking sheet. Bake the dog treats for 25 minutes. Cool completely before serving. If your dog likes a little more crunch to his treats, then turn off the oven and let the treats cool there overnight. This recipe makes about 24 low fat, healthy dog treats. They last 3 weeks, if stored in the fridge and up to 6 months, if you decide to freeze them. You can buy shredded carrots from the store. If you do them yourself, keep the skin on. Give the shredded carrots a rough chop before adding them to the recipe. The treats will come out better if they're a little bit smaller. |