Carrot Candy Cane Treats for Dogs
Delight your furry friend this holiday season with homemade Carrot Candy Cane Treats for Dogs. These festive snacks are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots and parsley, ensuring your pet enjoys a healthy treat. Easy to make and fun to shape, these treats are perfect for gifting or celebrating the holidays with your canine companion. Plus, they can be customized to suit your dog’s taste preferences!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 treats 1x
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog-friendly
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked and mashed carrots
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup parsley or spinach puree
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook and mash the carrots until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed carrots, flour, egg, and coconut oil to form a dough. Adjust flour as needed for consistency.
- Blend parsley or spinach with water until smooth.
- Divide the dough into two portions; knead the green puree into one half while leaving the other half orange.
- Roll each portion into ropes and cut them into 5-6 inch pieces.
- Twist one green rope and one orange rope together to form candy cane shapes.
- Place on the baking sheet; sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 19mg