Carrot Dog Biscuits Recipe | Elephantastic Vegan (2024)
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If your dog loves carrots as much as mine, he will go crazy for these crispy Carrot Dog Biscuits! They are the perfect treat for your furry friend. And the best part: you’ll only need 5 ingredients to make them!
When I got Miso, I’ve let him try different veggies and fruits (after googling if they are safe for dogs, of course!) to find out what he likes. He went crazy over carrots. That was a pleasant surprise because carrots are one of the staple veggies for me. I like them, he likes them, we all like carrots. Perfect!
So after the peanut butter dog treats, I wanted to make cookies that are a bit crispier. That’s when these Carrot Dog Biscuits happened. They have the perfect size to put them into his kong bone toy.
You’ll only need 5 ingredients for these vegan Carrot Dog Biscuits:
whole wheat flour
oat flour
all-purpose flour
cinnamon powder
carrot purée (homemade by blending carrots with water)
You can replace one flour with another if you don’t have all of these at home.
Meet Miso
In February 2018, I finally adopted a dog (after years of wanting to have one)! I named him Miso and he was five months old when I got him. He’s the cutest dog ever.
He LOVES food and sleeps and he rather stays in than to go outside – I couldn’t have found a better friend! :D His favorite activities right now are playing Hide and Seek and catching tennis balls. If you want to see more of Miso – follow his Instagram account.
How to make Carrot Dog Biscuits
Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch – 1-2 cm. Otherwise, it will take longer to bake.
The recipe makes a huge batch! I’ve used a small flower cookie cutter (that came in a set of small cookie cutters), they are the ideal sizes for Miso. I was able to get about 130 cookies! (Can you imagine how much these dog cookies would cost in a store?!)
If you have a larger dog, you can use a larger cookie cutter. If you don’t want to cut out cookies, you can also use a pizza cutter to make doggie crackers (it’s a much faster alternative if you don’t have a lot of time at your hands).
I love that you can get that many cookies out of a batch! The cookies store really well (if you bake them all the way through and let them cool off completely before placing them in an airtight container).
You can spend A LOT OF $$$ for vegan dog treats in stores. Making them at home is inexpensive, fun, you have full control over the ingredients and of course, you can add the most important ingredient: love!
These crispy Carrot Dog Biscuits are the perfect treat for carrot-loving dogs! This recipe makes a huge batch of cookies! And the best part: you’ll only need 5 ingredients to make them!
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Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 35 minutesmins
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 1whole baking tray
Calories 499kcal
Ingredients
1/2cupcarrot purée*see step 2
1/3cupwhole wheat flour
1/3cupoat flour
1/3cupall-purpose flour
1pinchcinnamon powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
Blend 2 carrots with 1/3 cup water. It doesn’t have to be super smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours and cinnamon powder. Add the carrot purée and stir to combine with a large spoon, then use your hands to make a smooth dough. If it’s too sticky – add more all-purpose flour; if it’s too crumbly – add more water or carrot purée.
Roll out the dough on a floured parchment paper until it’s approx. 1/2 inch (1-2 cm) thick. Cut out the cookies. Transfer the cookies onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Knead together the leftover dough, roll it out again, cut out cookies until you’ve used all the dough.
Bake the doggie biscuits for about 15 minutes until crispy! Let them cool off completely before giving them to your dog or filling them into an airtight container for storage.
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Whole carrots act as one of Mother Nature's best dental chews and can help keep your dog's pearly whites looking and smelling as clean as ever. Crunching on carrots each day can help shift unwanted plaque and tartar build-up minimising problems like gum disease.
Can dogs eat carrot peels? Yes, carrot peels are safe for dogs! Researchers have found that it does not matter if you skin the carrots beforehand, as carrot peels only contain a small proportion of nutrients. Most of a carrot's nutritional value will remain even after you skin it and discard the peels!
You can steam carrots for your dog and mash them into a paste, or blend for a tasty carrot puree. Add this puree to your dog's food in moderation. Boil 2-3 inches of water in a saucepan. Slice the carrots into strips or batons and place them in a steamer basket over boiling water.
Easy Homemade Dog Treats are made with just 3 ingredients! All it takes is banana, peanut butter, and oats and you can make these cute cookies for your pup, or for a doggy friend of yours. Not only are these easy to make, but they are so much more affordable than store-bought treats and dogs LOVE them!
Main Takeaways. Carrots are a tasty, affordable addition to your pup's diet. They're safe to serve on a daily basis and provide a healthy, low-calorie alternative to other dog treats. Both raw or cooked carrots can be a great addition to regular dog food, a training reward, or a tasty snack.
Dogs can eat carrots either cooked or raw. Studies have suggested that cooking or feeding pureed carrots can lead to a better absorption of beta carotene, one of the key nutrients found in carrots. However, many experts recommend feeding chopped or peeled carrots to your pup as a crunchy snack.
Yes, dogs can eat raw carrots. Just be sure to thoroughly rinse them, and cut them into bite-size slices. If you allow your dog to eat an entire large carrot, it could become a choking hazard, or even lead to an intestinal blockage.
Raw and cooked carrots are healthy options for dogs and make a nutritious add-on to meals. While carrots are generally safe, it is important to cut whole carrots and even carrot sticks into bite-size chunks before feeding them to your dog. As a result, you will prevent choking, especially in small dogs.
If you have checked the feeding amount is correct, cut out treats and spaced the meals and your dog is still producing soft poo the addition of just a couple of tablespoons of cooked carrot, sweet potato or squash to their meal can work wonders in firming up their poo.
Soak whole carrots in a dish of broth for a few hours or overnight. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or better yet bone broth for a big nutritional boost. Whatever kind of broth you choose, just make sure you use a plain, unseasoned broth without any added salt.
' The good news is that regular peanut butter is safe to give your dog as a treat. Just make sure to avoid peanut butter with Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in lower or sugar-free products. Xylitol is the only ingredient in peanut butter that's bad for dogs.
Generally, you should boil the carrots for about 10-15 minutes until they become tender but not mushy. Overcooking can lead to loss of nutrients. Can I add other ingredients or seasonings while boiling carrots for my dog? It's best to keep it simple and just boil the carrots in plain water.
So, how much should I charge for homemade dog treats? Homemade dog treats sell for between $15 and $25. They should be priced based on how much it costs you to produce them including the ingredients, packaging, and other selling fees. There should be a minimum of 30% profit margin on homemade dog treats.
Do you ever wonder whether your furry friend gets bored of eating the same food? Dogs have fewer taste buds than humans. So, while they will more than appreciate a mouthwatering meal when it's served up to them, they won't necessarily grow tired of eating the same food every day. For a limited time at least anyway.
Refrigerator. Most dog treats will keep for several weeks in the fridge. In an airtight container in the fridge, this 'shelf-life' can be extended to a couple of months or even longer.
A few favorites among dogs are carrots, apples and pumpkin which are all easy to eat and will not stick to the teeth. Along with the teeth-cleaning benefits of fruits and vegetables, they also contain antioxidants that help manage chronic oxidative stress which are known to cause periodontitis.
Carrots are an excellent low-calorie snack that is high in fiber and beta-carotene, which produces vitamin A. Plus, crunching on this orange root vegetable is great for your dog's teeth. Carrots are included as an ingredient in many dog foods as well as plenty of carrot dog treats. Yes, celery is safe for dogs to eat.
Many veterinarians and pet owners have seen healthier teeth and gums in dogs eating raw food diets and raw meaty bones. Raw meaty bones provide an active chewing and gum cleaning advantage. In contrast, cooked bones are more brittle and can splinter when chewed.
Usually, a combination of wet food and kibble is best—just make sure to choose a brand with high-quality proteins. There is also prescription dog food available that is specially formulated to help prevent tooth decay. You can even feed your dog human-grade meals that you've prepared yourself.
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