How to Make Carob Dog Treats

Chocolate may be one of our favorite treats, but unfortunately, it's not a good idea to share it with your dog. Instead, you can make your dog some yummy carob treats that will not only be delicious, but full of healthy ingredients for your best buddy.

Things You'll Need

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 2/3 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. pure honey
  • 1 tsp. molasses
  • Ungreased baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • 1 cup carob chips
  • Small saucepan
  • Waxed paper
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Instructions

    • 1

      Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

    • 2

      Put 2 1/4 cups of whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup of wheat germ in a small bowl.

    • 3

      Stir in 1 Tbsp. of peanut butter, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of applesauce, 2/3 cup of chicken or beef broth, 1 Tbsp. of pure honey and 1 tsp. of molasses.

    • 4

      Turn the dough on to a lightly floured surface and knead it for two to three minutes.

    • 5

      Roll or press the dough to a thickness of about 1/4-inch and cut it into rectangles or biscuit shapes.

    • 6

      Place the dog treats on an ungreased baking sheet and bake them for 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack.

    • 7

      Melt 1 cup of carob chips in a small saucepan and dip each cooled treat into the melted mixture. Put the carob dog chips on a piece of waxed paper to set up.