Oat and Apple Dog Pretzels are a cute and simple pet treat that you can make for your pup or for a homemade gift for friends. Treat your pet to these cute and easy treats! They deserve it!
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Homemade Dog Pretzels
I’ve been blessed with many great loves in my life. I have a fabulous husband, amazing parents, the best brother and sister in law, the cutest niece and nephew in the world, and even a mostly sweet cat.
But then there is Scout. Scout, my 120 lb. yellow lab pony dog. One of the great loves of my life. The absolute sweetest, largest, best dog in the world.
I’ve made homemade dog treats for her before, but I thought it was time to make her something new. She deserves it!
These simple pretzel treats are made with only 4 ingredients!! It’s nice to know exactly what you’re feeding your dog. Making your own treats at home is one way to do that!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Quick and easy: It only takes about 20 minutes to make a batch of these treats before they get baked in the oven.
- Healthy: You know exactly what is going into these pretzels. Healthy ingredients and no added fat or sugar.
- Make ahead: These doggie snacks have a great shelf life, so feel free to make a double batch!
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How to make
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- Combine the ingredients in a large bowl, setting aside some of the beaten egg.
- Roll pieces of the dough into long tubes.
- Make a pretzel shape with each tube.
- Place on a baking sheet and brush with the remaining beaten egg.
- Bake until golden brown and crispy.
How long do they keep?
These pretzel treats will keep well well for up to 2 weeks. Let them cool completely and keep them stored at room temperature in an airtight container to keep them fresh. Preferably place in a high cupboard where inquisitive noses can’t reach!
Why make treats yourself?
I love making homemade treats, and Scout for sure loves them! Made with simple everyday ingredients, they are less processed than store bought and contain natural ingredients that your pup will love. They’re also kinder on the wallet!
What’s in pretzel dog treats?
These treats are made with 4 simple ingredients:
- Oat flour
- Rolled oats
- Egg
- Unsweetened applesauce
That’s it! They are around 90 calories each, so perfect for a treat after or during a walk.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- These pretzels are a treat and are not meant to replace your dogs’ meals.
- Allow the treats to fully cool before giving them to your furry friend.
- I use gluten-free flour and oats. Just like humans, dogs can be sensitive to gluten, so I like to air on the side of caution.
Hope all those deserving pups out there enjoy these baked oat and apple pretzel dog treats as much as Scout does!
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Oat and Apple Pretzel Dog Treats
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Ingredients
- 1 free range egg 50 grams
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 250 grams
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oat Flour 240 grams
- ¾ cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats 75 grams
Recommended Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using a hand whisk, beat the egg and set it aside.1 free range egg
- Combine the applesauce, oat flour, and rolled oats in a large bowl. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the egg over the mixture and set aside the remaining 1 tablespoon of egg.1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oat Flour, ¾ cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until a dough forms. The dough should be tacky but not overly sticky. Add a bit more or less flour if necessary.
- Take a 2-tablespoon-sized piece of dough (approximate) and roll it into a tube. It should be about 10 inches long and about the width of a pencil.
- Take each tube and make into a U shape, then twist the ends together and fold back to the top. This makes the pretzel shape. Pinch the ends in to make sure they’re secure.
- Place the pretzels onto the baking tray. Brush the top of each pretzel with the remaining egg.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, until they're slightly browned and become crispy. The pretzels should be pretty hard, just like pups love them!
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- These pretzels are a treat and are not meant to replace your dogs’ meals.
- Allow the treats to fully cool before giving them to your furry friend.
- I use gluten-free flour and oats. Just like humans, dogs can be sensitive to gluten, so I like to air on the side of caution.
- Recipe inspired by Pretty Fluffy Sweet Potato Pretzel Dog Treats >> http://prettyfluffy.com/diy-tutorials/diy-projects/sweet-potato-pretzel-dog-treats-recipe
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Made these for my dog, she loved them!
I love to hear that!! SO glad she loves them!
Can these be frozen? My dog is only six pounds so eating this whole reciepe in 2 wks would be impossible.Looks very tasty and I am sure Peaches would love them but not as her whole diet for 2 weeks
I’ve never frozen them but I imagine they would be just fine for a couple months! I hope Peaches loves them! (cute!!)
sounds like a yummy recipe! I bake my fur baby cookies all the time and he loves them! But if I may ask, what would one use if they don’t have applesauce? Is there a way to use actual apples or can you try using something else like peanut butter instead?
You could totally use peanut butter! My dog would love that!
My sweet boy Oliver (also a yellow lab) has multiple allergies. It has been a challenge. The local PetSmart has two treats that he can eat (I spent a couple hours reading every bag). This recipie fit his diet restriction perfectly. And he loves them. I have to say they aren’t bad, I tried a bite. Thanks for taking the time to share. If you come up with any other goodies that use only oat flour/oatmeal I would love to try them. He can’t have corn, wheat, barley or rice. I love baking for him and he loves it when I bake for him.
Oh my gosh I love this comment!!! (I took a bite too) lol!! Means so much that your sweet boy loved these! I plan on trying out more treats in the future so stay tuned! I really want to focus on ingredients that are good for dogs that are actually easy to get!! Thanks again, made my day :)
Oh my goodness, scout is so adorable! I would have bought him too! Don’t blame A1 And these treats, what dog could resist!
Thanks Krista!!! Haha, Scout loves to model :)
Oh my goodness – I love all these cute pictures! Looks like Scout loved her treats!!!
She says thank you!! Ha she loves to help! Thanks for stopping by :)
Ok, these are exactly what I was looking for for dog treat bags. We’re having a party at the dog park and I already have bone shape cookie cutters that I’ve made treats with a million times. The pretzel twist is such an awesome idea!! Thanks!
I love our dog treat cutter too, but these were a fun change, Hope your fur baby loves them!
It looks like a great recipe. My two dogs love apples so I will bake some for them :-)
Thanks so much Agata!
That’s fun! I hadn’t thought of making doggie treats from scratch before!
Hope your pup loves them! Thanks for stopping by!!
Sharing this, it is too great not to!
Aw thank you!!