Green Bean Crunchies For Dogs – A Healthy, Crunchy Snack Your Pup Will Love! Recipe

I’m sharing a simple recipe for Green Bean Crunchies, low-calorie crunchy Easy Dog Treats packed with fiber and vitamins and made from just a few natural ingredients.

I don’t normally get excited about dog snacks but Green Bean Crunchies for Dogs had me hooked at first bite. Light, crunchy, low calorie and packed with fiber and vitamins, they feel like a treat I can actually trust.

I made them with chopped fresh green beans and rolled oats and watched my pup go from bored to obsessed, it was wild. I love that they fit right into my Dog Treats Homemade Easy posts because they are simple yet weirdly satisfying, and now I’m always wondering what tiny tweak will make them even more irresistible, so I keep testing.

Ingredients

• Fresh green beans: Low calorie, high fiber and vitamins, good for digestion, crunchy natural treat.
• Whole wheat or oat flour: Provides slow carbs, extra fiber, makes treats filling, not sugary.
• Rolled oats: Gentle on tummies, add chewiness and fiber, good for slow energy release.
• Egg: Binds ingredients and gives protein and some fat, helps structure and chewiness.
• Olive or coconut oil: Healthy fats for shiny coat and skin, boosts calories and flavor.
• Ground flaxseed: Optional fiber and omega-3s, supports coat health and gentle digestion.
• Parsley: Fresh or dried, adds mild flavor, may help freshen breath and provide tiny vitamins.

Ingredient Quantities

• 2 cups chopped fresh green beans or 14 oz can low sodium green beans drained
• 1 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 large egg beaten
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth or water
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed optional
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional

How to Make this

1. Preheat oven to 350 F 175 C and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.

2. If using canned green beans drain them well and pat dry with paper towels. If using fresh chop them into small pieces.

3. Pulse the green beans in a food processor until finely chopped or lightly mash with a fork so there are no big chunks but still some texture.

4. In a bowl mix 1 cup whole wheat or oat flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, and 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed if using, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley if using.

5. In a separate bowl beat 1 large egg then stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted coconut oil and 1/4 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth or water.

6. Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and the chopped green beans. Stir until it forms a dough. If it seems too wet add a tablespoon of flour at a time until you can handle it. If too dry add a teaspoon or two of broth.

7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment and roll or press to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into small shapes or slice into squares with a knife. Smaller treats bake more evenly and get crunchier.

8. Place pieces on the prepared sheet about 1/2 inch apart and bake 20 to 25 minutes until edges start to color, then flip each piece and bake another 10 to 15 minutes until golden and very firm.

9. Let the treats cool completely on a wire rack they will crisp up as they cool. If any are still soft return to oven a few minutes longer.

10. Store cooled treats in an airtight container at room temperature up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

Equipment Needed

1. Oven preheated to 350 F / 175 C
2. Baking sheet and parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, either works
3. Food processor or a fork and a sturdy bowl to mash the beans a bit
4. Measuring cups and spoons
5. Mixing bowls, at least two (one for dry, one for wet)
6. Wooden spoon or silicone spatula for stirring
7. Rolling pin or a clean flat-bottomed jar and extra parchment for rolling
8. Knife and cutting board for chopping fresh green beans
9. Wire cooling rack to let the treats crisp up
10. Airtight container or freezer bag for storing leftovers

FAQ

Green Bean Crunchies For Dogs – A Healthy, Crunchy Snack Your Pup Will Love! Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Whole wheat flour: swap for brown rice flour or oat flour (1:1), or spelt flour if you want more protein; spelt can be a bit denser so you might need a splash more liquid.
• Rolled oats: use quick oats or oat flour (about 3/4 cup oat flour for 1 cup rolled oats), or pulse rolled oats in a blender to make a finer texture.
• Egg (binder): replace with a flax “egg” (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, let sit 5 min), or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1/4 cup mashed banana for a softer bite.
• Olive oil / coconut oil: try canola or sunflower oil for a neutral taste, or use flaxseed oil for extra omega-3s just use the same amount and keep it small, dogs dont need a lot of fat.

Pro Tips

1. Chill the dough for 15 to 30 minutes if it feels sticky, makes it way easier to handle and you get cleaner shapes, plus it helps them keep their texture while baking.
2. Toast the rolled oats in a dry pan until fragrant before mixing, it gives a nuttier flavor and better mouthfeel, just cool them first so they dont warm the egg.
3. Bake one or two small tester pieces first to check crispness and seasoning, then tweak thickness or bake time instead of risking the whole batch.
4. Let them cool completely before you store them or theyll trap steam and go soft, and if any get soggy later just crisp them back up in a hot oven or toaster oven for a few minutes then cool.