Author: 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!
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.
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 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. 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 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
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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
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Apple Pie Dog Treats
Servings: 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)
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.
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Erin Turner says
The metric conversions seem to be off as 3 cups oats converts to the same quantity of grams as 1 cup applesauce, while 1/4 cup wheat flour converts to less than I would expect too. Can you please check if they’re correct?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Erin, thank you so much for catching that and letting me know, you were absolutely right and the metric conversions are now updated and corrected 😊
Amy H says
My dogs love these treats so much! It's an easy recipe too!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay! That makes me so happy! Thank you for the review Amy!
Kathy Mary Krech says
can I use a mold to put the dough in instead of cutting it with cookie cutters
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Kathy, yes you can! That will work great. Enjoy!
Sue says
Loki my miniature pinscher really loves these apple pie dog treats. He is an older dog so we really like to feed him good wholesome food. Thank you for this great recipe. I’m making my second batch today. I’m thinking of trying one of the peanut butter recipes next time.
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
We're so happy that Loki approves! Thanks for sharing your review!
Debra says
Make them every two weeks for my pup! He loves then!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Lucky pup!! Thanks Debra 🙂
Michelle says
My 4 month old black lab Summer loves them, and the recipe is really easy so my 6 year old son can help me out. He chose a dog bone shaped cookie cutter and they came out perfectly.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That's so fun! I am so happy these are such a success for you MIchelle 🙂
Addilynn Sims says
they were amazing i made them and my dog seemed a lot happier and his vet says he's never been healthier since he started eating these treats!!!!
5 stars would recomend
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Addilynn, oh wow, that makes me so happy to hear!! So glad your pup is loving them and doing so well 🐾
Carol O says
Hi Just wondering, I see the nutrition information but don’t you also need a guaranteed analysis ?
Jess @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Carol!Pet food labels do require a guaranteed analysis on the label to inform purchaser's but not required for homemade dog treats.
Stella says
I was just wondering how long these will last me in the fridge
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Stella 😊 They’ll keep in the fridge for up to 1 week, or you can freeze them for longer storage!
Gloria Sattler says
alternative to oat? so they are gluten free?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Gloria, oats are gluten-free so you are good to go! Just ensure that you are using certified gluten-free oats to be safe. You will want to substitute the whole wheat flour to keep them gluten free, I would recommend brown rice flour for that. I hope that helps!
Christine says
Just made this for my dog's third birthday...she loved them, especially the one I shaped into a big number 3!!!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Oh so cute!! 🥳
Lee THOMSON says
can the dough be frozen in rolls or precut for convenience
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yes absolutely! Both ways would work well. You can also freeze the baked and cooled treats (that's what I normally do). Enjoy!
Tami Osato says
Can I use olive oil or vegan butter instead of coconut oil?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Tami, yes either one should work well. If using vegan butter, just ensure that every ingredient in the vegan butter is safe for dogs. Enjoy!
Tami Osato says
Thanks for the reply Sam. I love all your recipes!
Alyssa says
Love these! Made them for Christmas and gave them to our little guy Barkley and a couple of his doggy friends. A big hit, and super easy to make (I happened to use Christmas cookie cutters :D).
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So cute!! So happy the pooches loved them 🙂
Lucy says
Just made these for our Elfie (and her friend Lou who's staying with us while her human is on holiday). They are super easy and very good, I'm having trouble not eating them myself!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Haha! Love that! Thanks for your review Lucy 🙂
Animal People Dog Boarding & Day Care says
These homemade Apple Pie Dog Treats are fantastic! With just 5 simple ingredients, they’re healthier and cheaper than store-bought options. Plus, the smell of baking apple pie is a bonus! My dog Chickpea loves them, and the added cinnamon helps freshen her breath. Perfect for spoiling your furry friend or as a thoughtful gift. Thanks for sharing this easy, wholesome recipe—my dog and I couldn’t be happier
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you enjoyed!
Joan says
Hi Sam:
Can I use regular flour? I don't have a food processor and I don't have oat flour.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yes! I would recommend whole wheat flour as it is healtheir than all-purpose for your dogs, but a little all-purpose wont hurt 🙂
Joan Amato says
Thank you for updating the notes. I can't wait to make them for my granddog Cody.
Joan
Jenna says
Can I use fresh apples instead of applesauce?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Jenna! You will need applesauce for this recipe, but you can easily make that from fresh apples in the microwave. Simply peel, core, and chop one medium apple. Place it in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover loosely, and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes until soft. Mash or blend until smooth, then let it cool slightly before using. Enjoy!
Joan says
The recipe looks good and easy, but where are the notes?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Sorry about that! The notes have now been updated. 🙂
Debi Hom says
It says to see recipe notes for options for grinding oats but I don’t see any recipe notes?
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Sorry about that! The notes have now been updated. 🙂
Kris says
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Please note: Some cinnamon can be bad for dogs. Ceylon Cinnamon – The bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree is what is used to make Ceylon cinnamon. It is safe because it has low levels of courmarin, a natural organic chemical compound.
❌The Chinese Cinnamon (or Cassia Cinnamon)– The bark of the Chinese cinnamon tree is used to make cassia cinnamon. The higher levels of courmarin pose can potentially be harmful to the health of your dog, so you should avoid this type of cinnamon for your dog
Julie says
Thank you Kris for this information!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Kris, thanks for sharing. 🙂 I sourced my information from PetMD (link) "Because of its nutrients, cinnamon can be safe—and often beneficial—when baked into your pup’s treats in small amounts. Cinnamon is known for these health benefits: High in antioxidants, Reduces inflammation, Promotes heart health, Helps lower blood sugar levels, May relieve digestive discomfort" I hope that helps 🙂