These homemade low calorie dog treats are made with oat flour, carrots, applesauce, and bone broth. They are a tasty snack for your furry friend!
So if you are looking for a great recipe for healthy low calorie treats for dogs, you’ve found it! Now you can make your own bite-sized treats with simple ingredients.
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Easy Low Calorie Dog Treats Recipe
It doesn’t take a lot of time to make these tasty treats. You don’t need a cookie cutter, just a pizza cutter or knife. It only takes 30 minutes to make healthy snacks your dog loves!
These low cal dog treats are great for obese dogs in a weight loss plan. Not only are these low in calories, they are also low in fat too. If your dog needs something with healthy fats in it, I suggest making some frozen dog treats with coconut milk and fresh fruit.
These homemade dog biscuits are the perfect low calorie dog training treats. They’re so tasty that dogs will consider them high-value dog treats and crave them!
Best Treats For Obese or Overweight Dogs
If your pup is battling their weight, then it’s best to bake healthy homemade dog treats with fresh fruits and vegetables. You could also skip the baking and just give them some fresh apple slices, green beans, carrots, and parsnips.
If you want to bake dog treats for your furry friend, these are so much better for your pup than the snacks you’ll find at the store!
This homemade dog treat recipe is a great way to give your dog tasty treats without worrying about it drastically affecting their calorie intake.
This is a great option if your dog still asks for treats but you want to restrict their calorie intake and help them lose extra pounds. Obesity can cause a multitude of health issues including heart problems.
Since they are smaller pieces, you don’t have to worry about your pup overeating. Plus, making your own dog treats lets you control all the ingredients. There are no mystery ingredients like the ones found in store-bought treats.
The Best Things About Low Calorie Homemade Dog Treats
Your furry friend will gobble up homemade treats, and making them is a fantastic way to save money too! These natural dog treats cost less than store-bought dog treats and have dog-safe ingredients with no preservatives.
One treat has only 16 calories. The recipe makes about 100 treats so you will have a lot of treats.
These crunchy treats align with your conscious effort to provide and maintain a healthy and balanced diet for your dog.
The natural ingredients are easy to digest, making them a good option for senior dogs.
Recipe Ingredients
The entire list of ingredients, quantities of each, and the step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post – including nutritional information. First, I want to share a bit more information about the delicious ingredients.
Here’s a list of what you need for this low calorie dog biscuit recipe. If you want to make organic dog treats, make sure you use organic ingredients.
- Oat Flour – Has folic acid that’s great for a dog’s immune system.
- Shredded Carrots – A low calorie vegetable loaded with beta carotene.
- Ground Flaxseed – Adds fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
- Bone Broth – Has essential fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and essential fatty acids.
- Unsweetened Applesauce – Adds a little sweetness and Vitamin C.
- Egg White – Adds protein and binds the dough.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
When you make this easy recipe for low calorie dog treats, here are a few notes to keep in mind:
You can make your own oat flour by placing uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats in a blender or food processor and blending until it has the consistency of flour.
You can substitute oat flour with brown rice flour but it will increase the calories in the treats.
If you use any other type of flour, such as all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour, the end results may vary due to the difference in the flour. They will not be gluten-free if using flour made from wheat. They will also increase the calorie count.
Equipment Needed
You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these treats. Here are a few of them just in case:
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Pizza Cutter or Knife
How to Make Low Calorie Dog Treats
These are the recipe steps and photos of the process for baking the treats. I hope they help you make this healthy dog treats recipe!
You can scroll down to the bottom of this article for a printable recipe card.
- Place the oat flour, flaxseed, and shredded carrots in a large bowl. Then stir to combine them.
- Add the bone broth, applesauce, and egg white.
- Stir until combined and a dough forms.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough.
- Place the dough on parchment paper on a cookie sheet. (Or roll it out on parchment to make the transfer easier).
- Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into 1-inch squares.
- Bake the treats at 350°F for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let the treats cool on the baking sheet.
- Break them apart and store them in an airtight container.
Serving Size and Information
How many homemade dog treats should you give to your canine companion? That depends on what else they ate that day because you need to consider your pet’s total daily intake. Being mindful of a dog’s food consumption is just as important as it is with a human family member.
It also depends on the size of your dog. Small dogs need fewer calories than larger dogs. Maintaining a dog’s healthy weight is important, so keep that in mind when feeding your dog treats in addition to their regular food.
The recipe makes about 100 treats and the nutrition information in the recipe card below is for 1 treat.
How to Store the Treats
Place the cooled treats in an airtight container or plastic zip-top bag. Store them at room temperature.
How long do homemade low calorie dog treats last?
They will last up to 5 days when stored in a sealed container.
For longer storage, place them in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag and freeze them. They will last up to 3 months when frozen. You can also use a vacuum sealer if you have one.
Can humans eat these low calorie treats for dogs?
They sure can! Everything in these dog treats is safe for human consumption.
More Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more tasty treats for your dog? Check these out:
- 3 Ingredient Dog Treats
- Banana Peanut Butter Swirl Dog Ice Cream
- Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes for Dogs
- High Fiber Dog Treats
- Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats
- Low Fat Dog Treats
Find lots of recipes for special diet dog treats right here on Spoiled Hounds!
Low Calorie Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 3 cups Oat Flour
- ⅔ cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 tablespoon Ground Flaxseed
- 1 Egg White
- ½ cup Bone Broth
- ½ cup Unsweetened Applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine flour, carrots, and flaxseed in a medium bowl.
- Add the egg white, bone broth, and applesauce and combine well.
- Roll out the dough onto a piece of parchment paper until about ½ inch thick.
- Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the dough into 1-inch squares.
- Place the parchment paper with the cut dough on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool the baked treats on the baking sheet.
Thankyou for this Information and telling us the instructions on how to cook.
is this a grain free recipe? should probably be obvious but the oat flour threw me.
Oats are a grain so the treats are not grain-free when using oat flour.
Can we put Salt In this treat ?
No, salt is not good for dogs.
OK thankyou so much for your reply.
Could you substitute whole wheat flour for the oat flour? I know in general you can but you won’t get the same rise. Since I haven’t made these before I don’t know if rise is important. TIA
Whole wheat flour will make them denser and the dough will drier because it absorbs more liquid. With that in mind, you can use it. I’d start with 2½ cups instead of the 3 cups and add more as needed for a rollable dough.
I don’t have flaxseed. Can I substitute this and the bone broth?
You can substitute the flaxseed with 1 egg and the bone broth with water. Since the egg has moisture, start with ¼ cup of water and then add a little at a time until the dough holds together.
If you substitute the flaxseed with 1 egg, does that mean you’ll use 2 eggs instead of the 1?
You would use 1 egg and 1 egg white.
How do you store this?
Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Can we give them to our cat also? Giving recipe 5 stars easy to make. Will let you know if my dog likes them. Thank you
OK our buddy boy just loves them. Our cat, does not lol. But that doesn’t matter he has enough.
Thank you again. Healthy treats our dog loves.
I’m so glad your dog loves the treats! I don’t know if they’re okay for cats or not, but it appears your cat won’t be eating them anyway. And I very much appreciate the 5-star rating!
Wondering if you could press this mixture into a silicone mold that makes mini treats? I like the ingredients in this recipe!
I think that would work but haven’t tried it so I don’t know for sure.