🐾 Tasty Tuesday Treats: Happy New Year — Healthier You, Healthier Dog

The New Year often brings a natural reset. A chance to simplify, refocus, and choose things that help us feel our best. While dogs don’t make resolutions, they absolutely benefit from the same idea — gentle routines, thoughtful choices, and clean, nourishing ingredients.

This Tasty Tuesday recipe is all about starting the year on the right paw. It’s made with simple, dog-safe ingredients that support digestion, energy, and overall wellness, without being heavy or overly rich.

A healthier you often means a healthier dog too.

🥕🍎 Fresh Start Carrot & Apple Pup Bites

(Light • Wholesome • Dog-safe)

These soft treats are perfect for dogs of all ages, including seniors and pups who do better with gentle snacks. They’re naturally flavorful and easy on the tummy, making them a great post-holiday reset treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely grated carrot

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 egg

• 1½ cups oat flour (or finely ground oats)

• 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a bowl, mix grated carrot, applesauce, egg, and coconut oil until well combined.

3. Slowly stir in oat flour until a soft dough forms.

4. Roll into small bite-sized balls or gently flatten into mini rounds.

5. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until set but still soft.

7. Allow treats to cool completely before serving.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

🌿 A Gentle Way to Begin the Year

After the indulgence and busyness of the holidays, simple treats like these help bring things back into balance. Clean ingredients, smaller portions, and mindful choices go a long way in supporting your dog’s health and happiness.

Healthy doesn’t have to mean complicated. Sometimes it just means choosing better basics and sharing small moments together.

Here’s to a New Year filled with steady routines, wagging tails, and lots of love.

Happy Tasty Tuesday,

Lauren 💜🐾