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    Home » Recipes » DOG TREATS

    Sam TurnbullAuthor: Sam Turnbull Updated: January 15, 2025

    Apple Pie Dog Treats

    5 from 13 votes
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    These homemade Apple Pie Dog Treats are easy to make, with just 5 simple ingredients. They are SO much cheaper than store-bought treats, and are full of good-for-your-dog ingredients. Dogs love them! And, bonus points: when you bake these treats it makes your whole house smell like a fresh apple pie! 🍎 🥧

    These homemade Apple Pie Dog Treats are easy to make, with just 5 simple ingredients. They are SO much cheaper than store-bought treats, and are full of good-for-your-dog ingredients. Dogs love them! And, bonus points: when you bake these treats it makes your whole house smell like a fresh apple pie! 🍎 🥧

    These homemade dog treats are perfect for spoiling your furry friend. Made with just oats, unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon, coconut oil, and a bit of flour (to help them hold together), they are super affordable to make at home. My dog, Chickpea LOVES these Apple Pie Dog Treats! She gobbles these up so quickly, and with the added cinnamon they even help freshen her breath! (No judgment Chickpea).

    These treats are perfect to spoil your own pooch, or they also make a lovely little gift for your favorite furry friend, (they are even safe to snack on for humans 😂). I've received requests to make a dog treat recipe without peanut butter, so that's how this recipe came about, but they are also cruelty-free, egg-free, preservative-free, great for your dogs health and made with love, I feel so good about giving them to her, and I bet your dog will feel the same way!

    These homemade Apple Pie Dog Treats are easy to make, with just 5 simple ingredients. They are SO much cheaper than store-bought treats, and are full of good-for-your-dog ingredients. Dogs love them! And, bonus points: when you bake these treats it makes your whole house smell like a fresh apple pie! 🍎 🥧

    Ingredients:

    • Apple Sauce: Unsweetened apple sauce,contains vitamins A and C, which are essential for a dog's immune system and overall health.
    • Cinnamon: has anti-inflammatory properties, is rich in antioxidants, has natural antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, can aid in digestion, and helps improve cognitive function. It also freshens breath! 
    • Oats: are high in fiber, packed with essential nutrients, contain a good amount of protein, contribute to healthy skin and a shiny coat.
    • Coconut Oil: is great for your dog's skin and coat, can aid in digestion.
    • Flour: good for heart and skin health. Whole wheat or all-purpose flour is added for a bit of binding. If you're dog is sensitive to gluten you can use more oats or oat flour.

    Add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a fine powder. (If you do not have a food processor, see the recipe notes for other options). Add the applesauce, coconut oil, and cinnamon and blend again. Lastly, add in the wheat flour to form a dough. 

    How to Make Apple Pie Dog Treats:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a fine powder. (If you do not have a food processor, see the recipe instructions for other options). Add the applesauce, coconut oil, and cinnamon and blend again. Lastly, add in the wheat flour to form a dough. 

    Remove from the food processor and roll out on a lightly floured surface until about ¼" thick. I used a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats but you could use any cookie cutter shape, or just cut them into squares with a knife or pizza cutter.

    Remove from the food processor and roll out on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin until about ¼" thick. I used a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats but you could use any cookie cutter shape, or just cut them into squares or other fun shapes and slices with a knife or pizza cutter.

    Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly golden on the bottom.

    Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly golden on the bottom. They will still be a little soft to the touch but will harden completely once cooled. 

    Let cool before giving a slice of comfort food to your pup. Store these dog biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or I like to store them in my freezer to ensure they stay fresh a long time.

    These homemade Apple Pie Dog Treats are easy to make, with just 5 simple ingredients. They are SO much cheaper than store-bought treats, and are full of good-for-your-dog ingredients. Dogs love them! And, bonus points: when you bake these treats it makes your whole house smell like a fresh apple pie! 🍎 🥧

    These Apple Pie Dog Treats...

    • easy to make
    • just 5 ingredients
    • super cheap
    • and irresistible to dogs - they LOVE them!

    More Dog Treat Recipes:

    Easy Homemade Dog Treats
    Peanut Butter Carrot Dog Treats
    Super Healthy Dog Treats
    Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
    Sweet Potato Dog Chews

    If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
    Bon appetegan!
    Sam Turnbull.

    5 from 13 votes
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    Apple Pie Dog Treats

    These homemade Apple Pie Dog Treats are easy to make, with just 5 simple ingredients. They are SO much cheaper than store-bought treats, and are full of good-for-your-dog ingredients. Dogs love them! And, bonus points: when you bake these treats it makes your whole house smell like a fresh apple pie! 🍎 🥧
    Prep: 15 minutes mins
    Cook: 30 minutes mins
    Total: 45 minutes mins
    Servings: 48 treats (depending on the size you cut them)
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    Ingredients
     

    • 3 cups oats (old fashioned, 1-minute oats, or instant)
    • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour, (plus more for dusting)
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a fine powder. (If you do not have a food processor, see the recipe notes for other options). Add the applesauce, coconut oil, and cinnamon and blend again. Lastly, add in the wheat flour to form a dough.
    • Remove from the food processor and roll out on a lightly floured surface until about ¼" thick. I used a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats but you could use any cookie cutter shape, or just cut them into squares with a knife or pizza cutter.
    • Lay the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly golden on the bottom. They will still be a little soft to the touch but will harden completely once cooled.
    • Let cool before giving one to your pup. Store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or I like to store them in my freezer to ensure they stay fresh a long time.

    Notes

    If you do not have a food processor, you can still make these treats. Grind the oats up in a blender or coffee grinder, then add the ground oats to a bowl with the remaining ingredients to make a dough. Or you could buy oat flour and use that instead. You will need less oat flour as it is denser, so start with 2 cups and add more as needed. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 treat (recipe makes approximately 48 dog treats) | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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    Author: Sam Turnbull
    Cuisine: Dog
    Course: Dog Recipes

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    Comments

    1. Stephanie M Rodriguez says

      March 21, 2026 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      These treats are amazing! Thank you so much. my pup loves them!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        March 23, 2026 at 9:28 am

        Thanks Stephanie! So happy your pup loved them 🐾😊

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      March 01, 2026 at 7:27 am

      5 stars
      My Buddy absolutely loves these

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        March 02, 2026 at 10:28 am

        Aww that makes me so happy to hear! 😊

        Reply
    3. Nancy F says

      February 14, 2026 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Can I use oat flour instead of wheat flour and it's so much do I need

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        February 17, 2026 at 9:14 am

        Hi Nancy! Yes, you can definitely use oat flour. The wheat flour helps the dough hold together a little better, so if using oat flour it just might be slightly more crumbly. If the dough is too dry or crumbly, just add a touch more apple sauce to help it hold.

        Reply
    4. Eloise says

      January 18, 2026 at 12:28 pm

      I did not have wheat flour so I substituted barley wheat flour. Since barley is a denser flour than wheat, I only used a 1/3 cup. With a convection oven, I only baked the treats for 20 minutes.The recipe turned out great. My dogs loved these treats.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        January 19, 2026 at 12:44 pm

        Hi Eloise! Love that adaptation, and great call adjusting the amount for a denser flour. So glad your dogs enjoyed them 🐶

        Reply
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