Apple & Oat Dog Biscuits

These Apple & Oat Dog Biscuits require only a few wholesome ingredients and received rave reviews (5 Woofs!) from my family’s three dogs.

Dogs are omnivores, which means that grains are a healthy part of their diet. Flax meal adds in Omega-3 fatty acids to help support healthy skin, coat, and joints. I like to break these treats up into smaller pieces for training.

Yield: approximately 25 dog treats

Ingredients

• 2 cups Janie’s Mill Whole Grain Oats
• ½ cup Flax Meal
• 1 cup grated apple (about 2 medium-sized apples)*
• 1 cup peanut butter**

*Make sure to remove the core of the apple before grating. No need to remove the skin.

**When choosing peanut butter, make sure to double-check the ingredient list for xylitol. Xylitol is a sweetener that is toxic to dogs and is sometimes added to human foods, like peanut butter.

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 ͦ F.
2. Pulse the oats in a food processor, blender, or coffee grinder until it resembles coarsely ground flour. 
3. Remove the core of the apples and grate. 
4. Mix the ground oats, grated apple, and peanut butter until it forms a ball.
5. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out until is about ¼ inch thick. Dust the rolling pin and work surface with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
6. Cut into your preferred shape using a cookie cutter or knife. 
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes on a baking sheet until golden brown on the bottoms.
8. Place on a metal rack until cool. 
9. Store in an airtight container. For longer storage, place in the freezer.
10. Share with your pups!