I just made Green Bean Dog Treats with two superfood ingredients that are absurdly low calorie and packed with antioxidants, and my dog went full meltdown over the crunch so you have to keep scrolling.
I’m obsessed with Doggie Green Bean Crunchies because they actually taste like something my dog snaps at and begs for. I love the bright, green snap from 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and finely chopped and that satisfying crunch is unreal.
I adore treats that feel like treat but are mostly healthy, so Green Bean Dog Treats that aren’t boring get me every time. And yes, I’ll admit I hoard a bag and hide it from myself.
Puppy-approved chaos in every bite. DIY Dog Treats fans, these are the crunchy, antioxidant-packed hits you didn’t know you needed.
No joke, seriously.
Ingredients
- Fresh green beans: crunchy, veggie boost and fiber your pup’ll actually munch.
- Mashed blueberries: fruity antioxidants, little bursts of sweetness, teeth-friendly.
- Oat flour: soft base, gentle carbs and whole-grain goodness.
- Rolled oats: chewy texture and extra fiber, keeps treats hearty.
- Egg: protein punch and binding power, it’ll add richness.
- Applesauce: natural sweetness without sugar, moistens the dough.
- Plus chia seeds: tiny antioxidants, omega boost and a bit of crunch.
- Basically cinnamon: warm flavor hint, pup-safe in tiny amounts.
- Water: simple binder, just enough to bring it together.
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, mashed slightly
- 1 1/4 cups oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional but adds antioxidants)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water, as needed to bind
How to Make this
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. In a bowl mix the chopped green beans and mashed blueberries together, break up any big blueberry chunks so they spread evenly.
3. Stir in the beaten egg, applesauce, and chia seeds if using; mix until it looks evenly moistened.
4. In a separate bowl whisk together oat flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon, then add the dry mix to the wet mix.
5. Use a spatula or your hands to combine everything; add 1 tablespoon water if dough seems too dry, up to 2 tablespoons total, until it holds together but is not sticky.
6. If the dough is sticky dust your hands with a little oat flour, then shape into small balls about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch for bite size treats or flatten with the back of a fork for crunchy discs.
7. Place treats on the prepared sheet about 1/2 inch apart; you can also use small cookie cutters or a spoon to drop them, either way press them down so they bake evenly.
8. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes until edges look lightly golden and centers are set. Smaller treats will need less time, larger ones more.
9. Let the treats cool completely on a wire rack; they will crisp up as they cool, so don’t skip this step or they’ll be soft.
10. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. If freezing, thaw before giving to your dog and always serve at room temperature.
Equipment Needed
1. Oven and baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat)
2. Cutting board and a sharp knife for trimming and finely chopping the green beans
3. Two mixing bowls (one for wet, one for dry)
4. Measuring cups and spoons
5. Whisk (for the egg and dry mix)
6. Spatula and/or your hands for mixing and shaping
7. Fork or small cookie scoop (to flatten or portion treats)
8. Wire cooling rack
9. Food masher or small food processor (to mash blueberries and break up chunks)
10. Airtight container for fridge or freezer storage
You’ll be all set with these.
FAQ
Doggie Green Bean Crunchies Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- For 1 cup fresh green beans: substitute 1 cup frozen peas (thawed and drained) or 1 cup finely chopped spinach, they both blend in fine and are mild in flavor
- For 1/2 cup blueberries: substitute 1/2 cup mashed banana for sweetness and binding, or 1/2 cup grated carrot if you want less sugar and more crunch
- For 1 1/4 cups oat flour: substitute 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour for a denser cookie, or 1 cup almond flour plus 1/4 cup oat flour if you need a gluten free option with more fat
- For 1 large egg: substitute a flax egg made with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water (let sit 5 minutes), or use 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce if you want extra moisture and no egg
Pro Tips
1. Don’t overmix the dough, or the treats get tough. Stir just until everything is combined, then stop. It’s fine if there’s a few oats or blueberry streaks, they’ll taste fine after baking.
2. Press them thin if you want crunch, thicker if you want chewy. Thinner ones bake faster so check around 12 to 15 minutes, bigger ones might need the full time. Let them cool completely on a rack so they crisp up.
3. If the dough seems crumbly add water a little at a time. One tablespoon at a time, not all at once. Too wet and they spread, too dry and they fall apart.
4. Freeze a few on a tray first then transfer to a bag, that way they dont stick together and you can grab single servings later. Thaw to room temp before giving to your dog so the texture is right.
Doggie Green Bean Crunchies Recipe
I just made Green Bean Dog Treats with two superfood ingredients that are absurdly low calorie and packed with antioxidants, and my dog went full meltdown over the crunch so you have to keep scrolling.
6
servings
166
kcal
Equipment: 1. Oven and baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat)
2. Cutting board and a sharp knife for trimming and finely chopping the green beans
3. Two mixing bowls (one for wet, one for dry)
4. Measuring cups and spoons
5. Whisk (for the egg and dry mix)
6. Spatula and/or your hands for mixing and shaping
7. Fork or small cookie scoop (to flatten or portion treats)
8. Wire cooling rack
9. Food masher or small food processor (to mash blueberries and break up chunks)
10. Airtight container for fridge or freezer storage
You’ll be all set with these.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, mashed slightly
1 1/4 cups oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional but adds antioxidants)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
1 to 2 tablespoons water, as needed to bind
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a bowl mix the chopped green beans and mashed blueberries together, break up any big blueberry chunks so they spread evenly.
- Stir in the beaten egg, applesauce, and chia seeds if using; mix until it looks evenly moistened.
- In a separate bowl whisk together oat flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon, then add the dry mix to the wet mix.
- Use a spatula or your hands to combine everything; add 1 tablespoon water if dough seems too dry, up to 2 tablespoons total, until it holds together but is not sticky.
- If the dough is sticky dust your hands with a little oat flour, then shape into small balls about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch for bite size treats or flatten with the back of a fork for crunchy discs.
- Place treats on the prepared sheet about 1/2 inch apart; you can also use small cookie cutters or a spoon to drop them, either way press them down so they bake evenly.
- Bake for 18 to 25 minutes until edges look lightly golden and centers are set. Smaller treats will need less time, larger ones more.
- Let the treats cool completely on a wire rack; they will crisp up as they cool, so don’t skip this step or they’ll be soft.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. If freezing, thaw before giving to your dog and always serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 81.2g
- Total number of serves: 6
- Calories: 166kcal
- Fat: 4.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.52g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Polyunsaturated: 9g
- Monounsaturated: 13.5g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
- Sodium: 13mg
- Potassium: 220mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.6g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Protein: 7.3g
- Vitamin A: 162IU
- Vitamin C: 3.2mg
- Calcium: 46mg
- Iron: 2mg
