NO-BAKE Soft & Fruity Dog Treats with Apples & Cranberries Perfect for Pill Pockets

If you are looking for a tasty dog treat perfect to use as a pill pocket then look no further than these NO-BAKE Soft & Fruity Dog Treats with Apples & Cranberries. They are the perfect homemade chewy dog treats for your furry friend!

This recipe only requires 3 ingredients and the best part is they are no-bake making them easy to make!

Sometimes pups prefer to get away from the same old peanut butter or homemade pumpkin dog treats and get a taste of something chewy and fruity.

Speaking of tasty, chewy, AND fruity, you can’t get any better than this simple recipe using apples and cranberries!

And, did I mention the health benefits of these tasty treats? Yep! With oatmeal, apples, and cranberries how can you go wrong?

These healthy dog treats are certainly better for your pup than store-bought treats from a pet store!

Whether you serve them as a dog pill pocket, training treat, or just a tasty chewy treat, your pup is sure to scarf them down!

FAQ

Below are some of the most common questions I get asked about these chewy dog treats, along with my answers.

How should I store these chewy dog treats with oatmeal, apples, and cranberry?

Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Place parchment paper between layers of treats to prevent sticking.

Dispose of any treats that have been exposed to air for too long.

Consume within 10 days of preparation.

Can I freeze the no-bake chewy dog treats?

The mixture of oatmeal, apples, and cranberry can be frozen in pre-portioned sizes for easy use.

Keep the individual portions frozen until required and defrost before use.

Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Looking for more dog treats using apples and/or cranberries?

If so, be sure and check out these favorites of ours:

Homemade Cranberry & Pumpkin Dog Treats: Cranberries and pumpkin go hand in hand in a lot of our recipes for the holidays! However, did you know that cranberries and pumpkin are good for your 4-legged friend too? That’s what makes these Homemade Cranberry & Pumpkin Dog Treats so pawsome!

Homemade Apple Cheddar Dog Biscuits: Pups love apples just like us humans do and they make a nutritious wholesome dog treat! This tasty recipe is super easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Most importantly, these treats are sure to please even the pickiest pup!

Apple & Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits: This is a great recipe made with real apples, sweet potato, and peanut butter, these healthy homemade Apple & Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits are sure please any pooch! They are super easy to make and did I mention healthy?

Now, let me show you how easy it is to make your own tasty and nutritious doggie pill pockets!

NO-BAKE Soft & Fruity Dog Treats with Apples & Cranberries

Ingredients needed:

6 heaping Tablespoons of Quick or Instant oats (Split)
2 T dried cranberries
¼ of a red delicious apple
1 T water

Equipment Needed:

Measuring spoon
Grater
Food Processor or blender
Meat thermometer or something to create a hole for pill pockets
Mixing spoon
Air-tight container for storage

How to make these tasty Dog Treats with Apples & Cranberries!

Grate a fourth of an apple

Put 4 T oats into the food processor and chop it up.

Add the cranberries into the processor and grind until small pieces.

Add 2 tablespoons of the unground oats and the shredded apple. Then mix in by hand.

Add water if needed to get to a consistency to stick together.

Form small balls based on the size of your pet. (You can judge whether you need small treats for training sessions or larger ones for bigger dogs.)

Refrigerate the soft dog treats in an airtight container.

To make Pill Pockets:

These tasty treats are a great way to give your dog his medication too!

The best way to make them into Pill pockets is to take a meat thermometer and form a hole in the treat.

Before rolling push the contents together to get it to stick, then roll the balls.

Your fur baby is sure to love the chewy texture of these tasty treats as they are a great alternative to hard treats!

And, who knew it could be so easy to make your own dog treats using such simple ingredients?!

Print this easy homemade dog treat recipe!

Yield: Varies according to size

NO-BAKE Soft & Fruity Dog Treats with Apples & Cranberries

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

If you are looking for a tasty dog treat perfect to use as a pill pocket then look no further than these NO-BAKE Soft & Fruity Dog Treats with Apples & Cranberries. They only require 3 ingredients and since they are no-bake, they are so super easy to make!

Print

Ingredients

• 6 heaping Tablespoons of Quick or Instant oats (Split)
• 2 T dried cranberries
• ¼ of a red delicious apple
• 1 T water

Equipment Needed:

• Measuring spoon
• Grater
• Food Processor or blender
• Meat thermometer or something to create a hole for pill pockets
• Mixing spoon
• Air-tight container for storage

Instructions

1. Grate a fourth of an apple
2. Put 4 T oats into the food processor and chop it up.
3. Add the cranberries into the processor and grind until small pieces.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of the unground oats and the shredded apple. Then mix in by hand.
5. Add water if needed to get to a consistency to stick together.
6. Form small balls based on the size of your pet. (You can judge whether you need small treats for training sessions or larger ones for bigger dogs.)
7. Refrigerate the soft dog treats in an airtight container.
8. To make Pill Pockets:
9. These tasty treats are a great way to give your dog his medication too!
10. The best way to make them into Pill pockets is to take a meat thermometer and form a hole in the treat.
11. Before rolling push the contents together to get it to stick, then roll the balls.

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