Blueberry Peanut Butter Chew Sticks for Dogs Recipe
Blueberry Peanut Butter Chew Sticks for Dogs are healthy, homemade dog treats combining the goodness of oat flour, fresh blueberries, and xylitol-free peanut butter. These treats are easy to make with wholesome ingredients like applesauce, flaxseed, and turmeric for added nutrition, perfect as a tasty snack for your furry friend. You can choose to bake them for a crunchy texture or freeze for a refreshing chew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-25 chew sticks 1x
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet Food
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups oat flour (or whole wheat flour as second choice)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup xylitol-free peanut butter
- ½ cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, applesauce, egg, and coconut oil. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the wet ingredients are fully blended.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the oat flour and ground flaxseed into the wet ingredients, stirring continuously to combine. Gently fold in the blueberries. If using turmeric powder, add it now for its anti-inflammatory benefits, mixing carefully to maintain blueberry integrity.
- Shape the Treats: Roll the dough out on a parchment paper-lined surface to about ½ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to create fun shapes or cut the dough into sticks. For added fun texture, shape the dough into U-shaped or spiral sticks.
- Bake or Freeze: Baked Version: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the treats for 15-20 minutes until they turn golden brown and feel firm to touch. Frozen Version: Scoop the mixture into silicone molds and freeze for 4-6 hours until solid.
- Let Cool & Serve: Allow the treats to cool completely before offering them to your dog. Store extra treats in an airtight container for short term or freeze for long-term storage.
Notes
- Ensure peanut butter used is free from xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
- You can substitute oat flour with almond flour or chickpea flour for grain-free or hypoallergenic treats.
- Turmeric and ground flaxseed are optional but provide beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Baked treats can be stored at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for longer shelf life.
- Frozen treats provide a refreshing chew especially good for hot weather or teething puppies.
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