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8 Apple Dog Treat Recipes

By Colleen Williams
published: September 30, 2018 - updated: July 13, 2023 • 1 min. read
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Key Takeaways

  • Homemade apple treats can be healthy snacks for dogs.
  • Examples to try include dog-friendly apple chips, cookies, and pretzels.
  • This article links to recipes with apples that you can make for your dog.

Whether you’re out apple picking or it’s the middle of summer, whip up these homemade apple dog treats for healthy, DIY snacks.

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1. Homemade Apple Chips for Dogs from First Home Love Life

This tasty dog treat recipe uses organic apples for an oh-so-crunchy treat canines will love.

peanut butter dog treat recipe

2. Peanut Butter with Apple Sauce Cookies for Dogs from The Lazy Pit Bull

The perfect proportions of peanut butter and apple sauce make for a moist, flavorful mouthful for mutts.

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3. Oat and Apple Pretzel Dog Treats from The Cookie Rookie

Just in time for German-American Month, these pup-pleasers are also palatable for pet parents: just add salt!

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4. Kale Apple Mint Dog Treat Recipe from Good Dogs & Co.

These homemade dog biscuits do double duty to freshen bad dog breath thanks to the third ingredient, mint.

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5. Pumpkin Apple Dog Treat Recipe from Fake Ginger

‘Tis the season for all thinks pumpkin! Let your pups in on the trend with these simple yet scrumptious homemade dog treats.

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6. Harvest Apple and Bacon Dog Treats from Good Dogs & Co.

Another recipe from GD&C, these treats combine two of pups’ favorite things: apples and bacon.

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7. Frozen Apple Dog Ice Treats from Irresistible Pets

Incredibly simple yet insanely tasty (to dogs), pet parents on the go can whip up these frozen dog treats in under 15 minutes.

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8. Apple Crunch Pupcakes from Miss Candiquik

Perfect for fall b-days, make some apple crunch pupcakes for your next dog birthday party.

colleen williams
By Colleen Williams

Over the past decade, Colleen has written about health, wellness, beauty, and even pets for The New York Times, The Cut, Refinery29, xoVain, Healthy Paws...Show more

Over the past decade, Colleen has written about health, wellness, beauty, and even pets for The New York Times, The Cut, Refinery29, xoVain, Healthy Paws Pet Insurance, and Seattle Met Magazine, as well as many beauty brands. She has a BFA in Art History from the University of New Mexico and an AAS in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design in New York.