Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Hull and finely chop or mash the strawberries in a small bowl until they are very soft and saucy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour and ground chia seeds or flaxseed until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the applesauce, melted coconut oil, and xylitol-free peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the mashed strawberries to the wet mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry oat flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms.
- If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle in a little extra oat flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it holds together and can be handled.
- Lightly dust a clean work surface with oat flour and turn the dough out onto the surface.
- Pat or roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness with your hands or a rolling pin.
- Use a small cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into bite-size pieces, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide.
- Arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the treats are set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the nibbles cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once fully cooled, transfer the treats to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Always use xylitol-free peanut butter, as xylitol is toxic to dogs.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the nibbles in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months and thaw a few at a time as needed.
- Serve these as small training treats and adjust your dog’s regular meals if you use many in a day.
- Introduce any new treat gradually and watch for signs of digestive upset.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the nibbles in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months and thaw a few at a time as needed.
- Serve these as small training treats and adjust your dog’s regular meals if you use many in a day.
- Introduce any new treat gradually and watch for signs of digestive upset.
