Oat and Apple Dog Pretzels

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!

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, and 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!

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Tips for Success

• 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 err on the side of caution.

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!

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Oat and Apple Dog Pretzels Recipe

4.61 from 83 votes

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Total: 50 minutes mins

Servings: 15 treats

Author: Becky Hardin

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Equipment

• Kitchen Scale (optional)
• Baking Sheet

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 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

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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 tablespoon of the egg over the mixture and set aside the remaining 1 tablespoon 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-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.

Becky’s Tips

Recipe inspired by Pretty Fluffy.

Storage: Store oat and apple dog pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Serving: 1treatCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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