12/31/2025
🍏🥒 Apple & Zucchini Chew Sticks for Dogs 🐾🦴
Chewy, veggie-packed, and naturally delicious
These homemade sticks are a fiber-rich, low-fat snack that supports digestion, hydration, and everyday wellness.
Ingredients
🥒 1 medium zucchini, grated
🍏 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and grated
🌾 1 cup oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
🥚 1 egg (optional, for binding)
Substitute: 🥄 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Knife or pizza cutter
Method
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, grated apple, and egg (or applesauce).
Gradually add the oat flour, mixing until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
Cut into long sticks or strips of your preferred size.
Place the sticks on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until firm and lightly golden.
Let cool completely before serving.
Storage
Refrigerator: up to 1 week (airtight container)
Freezer: up to 3 months
Benefits
🍏 Apple: vitamin C & antioxidants for immune support
🥒 Zucchini: hydrating, low-calorie fiber for digestion
🌾 Oats: gentle on the stomach, provides steady energy
