Description
Refreshing parsley & mint teeth cleaner treats combine herbal freshness with natural dental care. Gentle ingredients help maintain oral hygiene while providing a delightful sensory experience you can easily create at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) whole wheat flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and warm to 325F (165C). Cover baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless release.
- Mixing: Combine dry ingredients including flour, parsley, and mint leaves in a large mixing bowl. Whisk applesauce, coconut oil, and egg in a separate container until thoroughly blended. Gradually incorporate liquid mixture into dry components, stirring until a uniform dough forms. Adjust flour if mixture feels excessively tacky.
- Shaping: Dust work surface with flour and gently roll dough to quarter-inch thickness. Utilize bone-shaped or geometric cookie cutter to create consistent treat shapes. Distribute cut pieces across prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation for uniform baking and crisp edges.
- Baking: Transfer sheet to preheated oven. Bake 20-25 minutes, monitoring for golden coloration and firm consistency. Treats should develop a crisp exterior while maintaining structural integrity.
- Cooling and Storage: Transfer baked treats to wire cooling rack. Allow complete temperature reduction to room level. Once cooled, preserve in sealed container at room temperature for one week or freeze for prolonged freshness.
Notes
- Optimize Herb Consistency: Finely chop parsley and mint to ensure even distribution and prevent large herb chunks that might affect texture.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Add flour incrementally if dough seems too sticky, maintaining a firm yet pliable consistency for perfect treat shape.
- Monitor Baking Precisely: Check treats at 20-minute mark to prevent over-browning, looking for light golden color and crisp edges as doneness indicators.
- Maximize Freshness Storage: Cool treats completely before storing to prevent moisture buildup, which could compromise crispness and dental cleaning effectiveness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg