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Applesauce Dog Treats

Renee Dobbs · September 22, 2022 · 76 Comments

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Homemade Applesauce Dog Treats are a tasty snack for your furry friend. As they bake in the oven, your fur baby will wag their tail in anticipation!

Your sweet pup deserves the very best. These apple sauce treats taste like dessert, but they are so nutritious that you will be proud to share them with your pet.

overhead view of homemade applesauce dog treats on a plate.

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Why This Is The Best Dog Treats with Applesauce Recipe

There are so many crunchy dog treats recipes out there – what about dogs that need soft foods? These easy homemade dog treats are soft and chewy and easy for even older dogs to eat.

One of the best things about homemade dog treats is that they are less expensive than store-bought and have simple ingredients. Your dog will probably get hungry as they bake because they will be able to smell the apple and banana flavors.

Not only will you save money, but you can be proud that you are giving your fur baby tasty treats that are healthy for them too. Applesauce dog treats do not have added sugar or artificial sweeteners. (You can’t say that about some store-bought treats).

I love making homemade dog biscuits, and these are snacks that are full of nutrients! Make a batch of these when your dog wants a special treat and share your love with your pup.

The Best Things About These DIY Dog Treats

Baking homemade treats yourself means you know you are giving your four-legged friend all natural dog treats with wholesome and simple ingredients. There aren’t any mystery ingredients found in store-bought dog treats.

If you give your dog raw apple slices for treats, then these homemade dog treats with unsweetened applesauce are the next step in spoiling your hound. This may be your dog’s new favorite treat.

Benefits of Apples for Dogs

Apples are a great source of dietary fiber that’s great for your dog’s gut health and digestive system. They are high in Vitamin C, which is great for your dog’s immune system.

Apples have a natural sweetness and help your dog balance their blood sugar. If your dog has a sweet tooth, then give them some apple dog treats instead of whipped cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

The exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. First, I want to share some information about the ingredients I used in this homemade applesauce treats recipe.

Here’s a list of what you’ll need. They are common ingredients found in regular grocery stores. Oh, use organic ingredients if you want to make organic dog treats.

  • Applesauce – unsweetened store-bought or homemade applesauce for dogs.
  • Banana – use a ripe banana.
  • Egg adds protein and is a binder for the dough.
  • Coconut Oil is one of the best oils with healthy fatty acids. You can use olive oil if you don’t have coconut oil.
  • Old-Fashioned Oats are used to make oat flour.
  • Baking Soda keeps the treats from being too dense.
applesauce dog treats ingredients.

Flour Substitutions

When you make this dog treats recipe and want to use different flours, there are a few things to keep in mind:

If you do not want to use oat flour, use brown rice flour. And you can make it by placing uncooked brown rice in a food processor or blender and blending until it has the consistency of flour.

You can substitute all-purpose flour or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for the oat flour. The amount will have to be adjusted since those flours will cause the dough to have a different consistency. It will take less of those flours than oat flour. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself.

You can substitute coconut flour for the oat flour but you’ll need to add more liquid to the batter. Either more applesauce or some water.

Equipment Needed

You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these homemade dog treats. You can use any regular silicone candy mold but a dog paw print mold gives these treats a fun look.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Skillet
  • Large Bowl
  • Dog Treat Molds
  • Baking Sheet or cookie sheets

How To Make Applesauce Treats

These are the recipe steps and some photos of the process of making the treats. I hope they help you make this healthy dog treats recipe! Note there’s a printable recipe card below.

  1. Blend the old-fashioned oatmeal in a blender or food processor to create flour.
  2. Place the flour and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir or whisk to combine.
applesauce dog treats dry ingredients in a bowl.
  1. Place the applesauce, banana, egg, and melted coconut oil in a bowl.
applesauce dog treats wet ingredients in a bowl.
  1. Stir to combine well.
applesauce dog treats wet ingredients mixture in a bowl.
  1. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
combining applesauce dog treats wet and dry ingredients in a bowl.
  1. Stir until the batter is well combined.
applesauce dog treats batter in a bowl.
  1. Spoon the batter into a silicone mold on a baking sheet.
applesauce dog treats batter in a bowl and silicone mold.
  1. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack and cool them to room temperature
applesauce dog treats cooling on a wire rack.

Cut Out Treats

Don’t have any silicone molds? You can roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut the dough. Just add more oat flour, a little at a time, until it has a good rolling consistency that’s not too dry or wet.

Place the ball of dough on a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough. Use cookie cutters for dog treats to cut out the treats. Or you can use a pizza cutter to cut square or rectangular treats.

Place the cutout treats on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper and bake at 350°F for about 10 to 15 minutes.

closeup of homemade applesauce dog treats.

Recipe Variations

  • Applesauce Carrot Dog Treats – add 1/4 cup of grated carrots to the batter.
  • Applesauce Cinnamon Dog Treats – add 1/2 teaspoon to the flour mixture.
  • Peanut Butter Applesauce Dog Treats – substitute the coconut oil with 3 tablespoons of peanut butter. Use natural creamy peanut butter that does not contain xylitol.
  • Pumpkin Applesauce Dog Treats – substitute half of the applesauce with pumpkin puree.

Serving Size

How many homemade applesauce dog treats should you give your pup at once? That depends on the amount of food you gave your pet to eat that day and the size of your dog. Large dogs can consume more than smaller dogs. It’s best to give them small amounts – maybe one or two – a day.

Treats should be considered in your dog’s daily caloric intake. Make sure you don’t exceed the recommended amount for your dog.

Dogs shouldn’t have too many treats – including these yummy applesauce dog cookies. For this reason, I suggest only giving your spoiled hound one treat per day.

However, you can use your own judgment regarding how many treats are right for your dog.

How to Store

These baked dog treats should be stored in an airtight container. They can be stored on the countertop, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer.

How Long Do Homemade Dog Treats With Applesauce Last?

Baked applesauce dog treats in a sealed container will last up to 5 days on the counter or in the refrigerator. They will last up to four months in the freezer.

Can Humans Eat Applesauce Dog Treats?

Yes, people can eat these dog treats. All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. But I doubt folks would like them. They don’t taste as sweet or flavorful as other types of human foods.

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Want to make more treats for your dog? Here are some different types of dog treats to make:

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4.67 from 24 votes

Applesauce Dog Treats

Homemade dog treats made with applesauce and banana are a tasty snack for your furry friend.
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine Pet
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 18
Calories 59kcal
Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Uncooked Old-fashioned Oats or Brown Rice
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1 Ripe Banana mashed
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Coconut Oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Pulse the oats or brown rice in the blender or food processor to create flour.
  • Place the flour and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir or whisk to combine.
  • Place the applesauce, banana, egg, and coconut oil in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine well.
  • Spoon the batter into a silicone mold.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the baked treats to a wire rack and cool them to room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Comments

  1. Regina says

    October 24, 2022 at 8:12 am

    Trying this today.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2023 at 11:24 pm

      I’ve read coconut oil was bad for dogs now what should I use?

      Reply
      • Renee Dobbs says

        February 26, 2023 at 6:04 am

        Coconut oil is safe for dogs. But if you don’t want to use it, you can use sunflower oil instead.

        Reply
      • Val says

        March 26, 2023 at 11:57 pm

        Coconut oil is “very” beneficial for dogs. My Dobie is 12, she has coconut oil in her food everyday!

        Reply
      • Julia Wheeler says

        October 14, 2023 at 12:51 pm

        coconut oil is great for dogs, we use it to keep our dogs skin conditioned, our dog eats it off spoon(I think it helps with digestion) and we just put it in her dog treats for same reason…but recipe says you can use olive oil as a substitute

        Reply
    • Christine Lynch says

      September 3, 2024 at 2:29 am

      If my dog has Copper storage disease will using oats as flour hurt him? I’m only asking because we finally have him on the mend from it and we have been dealing with this since the end of May.

      Reply
      • Renee Dobbs says

        September 3, 2024 at 7:04 am

        It’s always best to ask your vet about foods that are okay for dogs with any health conditions or diseases.

        Reply
  2. Evelyn says

    November 7, 2022 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    Hi ,
    I will be making this for my baby girl Sala she loves treats,love making her treats and knowing what’s in them,and if there are safe.
    Thank you
    Evelyn Stallings

    Reply
  3. Teresa says

    December 5, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    My three dogs, along with my husband and I, love these! They are similar to mini banana bread.

    Reply
    • Julia Wheeler says

      October 14, 2023 at 12:53 pm

      they are great people snacks…lol
      I accidentally licked finger when filling molds and was blown away by the taste.

      Reply
  4. D Means says

    December 15, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    Anticipating good results!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    February 25, 2023 at 6:53 pm

    I’ve been reading that didn’t use bad for dogs now? What do I use instead?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 25, 2023 at 6:54 pm

      Coconut oil is bad for dogs from what I’ve been reading?

      Reply
      • Renee Dobbs says

        February 26, 2023 at 6:04 am

        Coconut oil is safe for dogs. But if you don’t want to use it, you can use sunflower oil instead.

        Reply
        • Diane says

          April 17, 2023 at 10:47 pm

          Is there anything else I can substitute the coconut oil with or can I skip that ingredient?

          Reply
          • Renee Dobbs says

            April 18, 2023 at 7:04 am

            You can use sunflower oil or olive oil.

    • Renee Dobbs says

      February 26, 2023 at 6:04 am

      Coconut oil is safe for dogs. But if you don’t want to use it, you can use sunflower oil instead.

      Reply
    • Marsha says

      August 17, 2023 at 1:30 pm

      Hi, I don’t have a silicone mold, what else can I use?

      Reply
      • Renee Dobbs says

        August 17, 2023 at 1:34 pm

        You can add a little more flour until it has a rollable consistency. Then just roll it out on a floured surface and cut out the treats with a cookie cutter or use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into squares or rectangles.

        Reply
  6. Barbie D. says

    March 10, 2023 at 6:51 am

    Do you fill your mold up to the top with the mix?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      March 10, 2023 at 11:08 am

      Yes, fill the mold to the top with it.

      Reply
      • S. McClellan says

        May 18, 2023 at 6:29 pm

        Do you buy the silicone baking molds and are you able to freeze them.

        Reply
        • Renee Dobbs says

          May 19, 2023 at 6:13 am

          Yes, I buy silicone baking molds on Amazon. They can be frozen.

          Reply
  7. Becky says

    March 18, 2023 at 10:01 am

    Read this if your worried about coconut oil:
    https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-coconut-oil-good-for-dogs/

    Reply
  8. Gail says

    March 25, 2023 at 11:51 am

    What can I do if I don’t have molds to put the mixture in?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      March 25, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      You can roll out and cut the dough. Just note you may need to add more flour if the dough it too sticky to roll.

      Reply
    • Chris says

      June 2, 2024 at 10:35 pm

      You can use an ice cube tray.

      Reply
  9. janice says

    March 30, 2023 at 11:44 am

    can you use wheat flour also in place of the oats

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      March 31, 2023 at 6:46 am

      You can use all-purpose flour instead of oat flour made from oats. Whole wheat flour will cause the treats to be too dense and you’ll need to add more water or liquid. If you want to use whole wheat flour, then substitute half of the oat flour with whole wheat and half with all-purpose flour.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        April 25, 2023 at 1:07 pm

        How about almond flour?

        Reply
        • Renee Dobbs says

          April 25, 2023 at 1:44 pm

          You can use almond flour. Just note that it has a lot more calories and fat than the other types of flour.

          Reply
  10. Lora says

    April 17, 2023 at 5:35 pm

    I was wondering if you could use almond flour instead of oats, rice or regular flour? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      April 18, 2023 at 6:56 am

      Yes, just note that almond flour has a lot more fat and calories than oat, rice, or regular flour.

      Reply
  11. Shelby says

    April 18, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    Should these be refrigerated??

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      April 19, 2023 at 6:35 am

      They don’t have to be refrigerated but they may last a day or two longer when chilled.

      Reply
      • katherine says

        March 1, 2024 at 4:13 pm

        What is the shelf life in the fridge

        Reply
        • Renee Dobbs says

          March 2, 2024 at 6:12 am

          They will last up to 5 days in the fridge.

          Reply
  12. Tammy says

    April 29, 2023 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    This is my first time ever making this. It was easy, I’m hoping it will help with the itching of my babies. I tried the oats this time, next time I’m trying the brown rice.

    Reply
    • Tami says

      December 31, 2023 at 9:09 am

      I give my dogs allergy relief bites. They don’t scratch themselves anymore. They sell some at petsmart or you can get them online. I use pupgrade. One little bite daily. They think it’s a treat.

      Reply
  13. Melinda Simmons says

    July 18, 2023 at 1:52 pm

    Can these dog cookies be dehydrated for longer shelf life?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      July 18, 2023 at 2:03 pm

      I haven’t tried dehydrating them so I can’t say for sure. You could spread them out on a baking sheet and bake them at 250°F until they are drier and crunchier. That will get the extra moisture out which should make them have a longer shelf life.

      Reply
  14. Valicia Matapersad says

    July 28, 2023 at 10:59 am

    What do I use if I don’t have banana?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      July 28, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      If you don’t have banana, you can use plain pumpkin puree or plain cooked sweet potato.

      Reply
  15. Rebecca Feeney says

    August 5, 2023 at 12:06 pm

    How long do these stay fresh at room temp? Can they be frozen?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      August 5, 2023 at 7:14 pm

      They will last up to 5 days on the counter or in the refrigerator. You can freeze them and they will last up to four months in the freezer.

      Reply
  16. Mary says

    September 9, 2023 at 5:45 pm

    Are these soft or crunchy?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      September 10, 2023 at 6:41 am

      They are crunchy but on the softer side and not hard like typical dog biscuits.

      Reply
  17. Lisa says

    October 8, 2023 at 11:38 am

    Can’t I just use 2 cups of oat flour instead of grinding oats?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      October 8, 2023 at 1:53 pm

      Yes you can. It’s just less expensive to grind the oats to make oat flour. And, until recently, oat flour was hard to find in regular grocery stores.

      Reply
  18. Brenda says

    December 19, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t have molds, so I used my mini cupcake pan! Perfect sizes all around 😍. My granddogs are going to love them!!

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      December 20, 2023 at 5:25 am

      Great idea to use the mini cupcake pan and glad it worked for you.

      Reply
  19. Tia says

    December 26, 2023 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    PERFECT! These were SO easy and my Portuguese Water Dogs LOVE ’em!
    I bought 5 silicone molds from Amazon for only $5, found this recipe on Pinterest, and gave ’em a try. Using a silicone spatula, I rubbed the batter all over, making sure to push into crevices, then used the same spatula to wipe off any excess. Even though my dogs are 40-50lbs, I like to feed them smaller treats so it filled (2) molds of small bones, making 18 bones and 1.5 molds of small paws making 15 paws for a total of 33 treats. After removing some for enjoyment within the next few days, I froze the remaining treats in the molds before vacuum-sealing them for proper freezer storage. Sounds like a lot but it was honestly very quick.

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      December 27, 2023 at 2:28 pm

      I’m so glad your dog enjoys the treats and you enjoyed making them.

      Reply
  20. Amy says

    December 30, 2023 at 8:29 am

    I’m Vegan and don’t want to bring eggs into my home. Is there a substitute I can use for the egg?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      December 30, 2023 at 8:44 am

      Yes, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes then use it in place of the egg.

      Reply
  21. Heather says

    January 2, 2024 at 9:31 am

    4 stars
    They bake up more like a muffin when I made them…are the suppose to be like that?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      January 2, 2024 at 12:31 pm

      They shouldn’t rise up like a muffin. Too much baking soda could cause that to happen. Make sure you’re using only ½ teaspoon.

      Reply
      • Diana says

        March 4, 2024 at 3:20 pm

        I used the small muffin tin and they rose like muffins is it still ok to give my pup ?

        Reply
        • Renee Dobbs says

          March 4, 2024 at 4:07 pm

          Oh yes, just think of them as mini muffins for dogs.

          Reply
  22. Elizabeth says

    February 13, 2024 at 12:33 pm

    Is baking soda okay for dogs?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      February 13, 2024 at 1:21 pm

      Yes, a small amount of baking soda is okay for dogs. It’s only harmful if a dog eats a large amount of it.

      Reply
  23. Irene says

    March 25, 2024 at 7:43 am

    Do they need to be refrigerated afterwards?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      March 25, 2024 at 8:06 am

      They do not have to be refrigerated. They may last a couple of days longer when stored in the fridge.

      Reply
  24. Pam R says

    March 26, 2024 at 1:48 pm

    How should I store these ? How long will they last ?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      March 26, 2024 at 1:57 pm

      They should be stored in an airtight container. They can be stored on the countertop, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. They will last up to 5 days on the counter or in the refrigerator. They will last up to four months in the freezer.

      Reply
  25. Yvette says

    June 20, 2024 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    I made these for my almost 10 year old Havanese. She gobbled them up! Thanks so much for the recipe❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      June 21, 2024 at 6:23 am

      I’m so glad she enjoyed the treats!

      Reply
  26. Chad says

    September 7, 2024 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for the recipe! easy to make and my Pup loves them!

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      September 10, 2024 at 6:59 am

      I’m so glad your dog enjoys the treats!

      Reply
  27. Cheryl Grigsby says

    December 28, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Are these okay for kitties?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      December 28, 2024 at 12:46 pm

      I am not familiar with food that is safe for cats. I recommend checking with your vet.

      Reply
  28. Tamara says

    December 30, 2024 at 6:58 am

    Can I add creamy peanut butter to the recipe?

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      December 30, 2024 at 10:54 am

      I haven’t tested it to be sure, but you should be able to add 1 or 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter without drastically affecting the texture. Or swap 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil with 1 or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.

      Reply
  29. Naomi Paige says

    March 16, 2025 at 11:53 am

    I’ve made this before with great success but was wondering if this is able to be made without the silicone mold and instead like a roll out and cut with cookie cutters? Would I need to adjust anything? Thanks

    Reply
    • Renee Dobbs says

      March 16, 2025 at 1:33 pm

      Yes, just add more oat flour, a little at a time, until it has a good rolling consistency that’s not too dry or wet.

      Reply
  30. Naomi Paige says

    March 16, 2025 at 9:23 pm

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
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