Apple and Cheddar Dog Bones

No need to pay the “cheese tax” next time you’re cooking dinner — because these apple and cheddar dog bones are made with cheddar cheese, plus grated apples, applesauce and whole-wheat flour.

Make your best pal’s day with these homemade, healthy dog treats whipped up in your own kitchen. 

Not only are they delicious, but they're also made with healthy, wholesome ingredients that your dog will love. Woof! (Translation: Yum!)

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Start to finish: 1 hour
Makes: 18 small bones

Ingredients
2 eggs
2 cups whole-wheat flour
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 apple, grated with skin on (about 1 cup)
½ cup applesauce 

Method
Heat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, beat 1 egg lightly. Mix in flour, cheddar, apple and applesauce until fully combined. Sprinkle additional flour on a clean surface. Add dough and sprinkle a little more flour on top to prevent sticking.

Roll out dough to ¼-inch thick. Using a bone cookie cutter, or cookie cutter of choice, cut out bones and place on prepared baking sheet. Prick each bone with a fork to avoid over puffing. Lightly beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush over bones.

Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.