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I love making treats for my dogs, and these oat and apple dog pretzels are no exception. They’re super simple to make with just 4 ingredients, and the pretzel shape is ridiculously cute! I first made these treats for my soul dog, Scout, and I still love making them for my current pups, Mabel and Daisy. Every dog deserves treats made with love!
5-Star Review
“These doggie pretzels were great! I hope to make them again sometime!” Karen
Easy Oat and Apple Dog Pretzels Recipe
When I first started my cooking journey, I got really into reading the ingredients on everything. I was honestly so shocked at what was in the treats I was buying for Scout, and I got right to work developing some quick and easy homemade dog treats. These oat and apple dog pretzels are so simple to make with just 4 ingredients, so I know exactly what I’m giving to my fur babies. They’re healthy with no added fat or sugar—a perfect treat for pups! Note, these pretzels are not meant to replace your dogs’ meals.
Oat and Apple Dog Pretzels Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large egg 50 grams
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 250 grams
- 2 cups gluten-free oat flour 240 grams
- ¾ cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats 75 grams
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 large egg
- Combine the applesauce, oat flour, and rolled oats in a large bowl. Pour all but 1 tbsp of the egg over the mixture and set aside the remaining 1 tbsp of egg.1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 cups gluten-free oat flour, ¾ cup 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-tbsp-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.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- Recipe inspired by Pretty Fluffy.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
How to Make Oat and Apple Dog Pretzels Step by Step
Get the oven going and line a baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Whisk the egg: Using a hand whisk, beat the egg and set it aside.
Combine remaining ingredients: Combine 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 cups gluten-free oat flour, and ¾ cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats in a large bowl. Pour all but 1 tbsp of the egg over the mixture and set aside the remaining 1 tbsp of egg.
Stir: 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.
Roll the dough: Take a 2-tbsp-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.
Shape the dough: Take each tube and make it 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.
Brush with egg: Place the pretzels onto the baking tray. Brush the top of each pretzel with the remaining egg.
Bake: Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, until they’re slightly browned and crispy. The pretzels should be pretty hard, just like pups love them!
Cool: Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
How to Store
These oat and apple dog pretzels will keep 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 them in a high cupboard where inquisitive noses can’t reach!
How long do the treats stay good for room temp and how long can be frozen
They should stay good for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container or yes they can be frozen for 2-3 months!
Would be LOVELY if I could read the recipe (or what I’m typing, for that matter) The background is far too dark and I can’t make out a darn thing…
Could you send me a screenshot to becky@thecookierookie.com? It should not be that way. You’re not the first person to mention it so I know somethings wrong, but I can’t see it that way. To me the type is black and the background it white. I literally have no idea what you mean. Thanks for letting me know, please send a pic!
Thanks for sharing! Do you use this base for any other dog treat recipes?
Theese doggie pretzels were great! I hope to make them again sometime! 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome! I’m so glad to hear that :)
What kind of applesauce did you use?
I used plain unsweetened applesauce. Hope you love the recipe!
Pretzels for dogs?? So cute! I love your dog’s face on all the pictures. What a love bug he is. I will have fun making these for my dogs . Hope to get as cute of pictures of them waiting for the treat as you did.
Unfortunately my dog only eat meat
I tried making this and gave it to my Labrador, he was all over it like a mad man lol.
Great pictures and recipe. FYI- we used coconut flour rather than oat flour and the mixture was very crumbly. We could not form it in to a rope for the pretzel shape. We improvised and used cookie cutters but baked texture was not ideal.
Aww he looks like my sugar bear….