Pupcakes
Kate and I share a birthday month, and there’s nothing she loves more than a treat. I wanted to make something that she could safely indulge in for her big day. (I fully realize as I type this that I am speaking like she is my child. I am officially that kind of dog person). I did some extensive research in creating this recipe, looking up what was good for dogs and what as not safe for them to eat. With that said, full disclosure that I am NOT a veterinarian, so proceed at your own risk and only do what you think is safe for your own dog.
I made these in a regular size cupcake pan, but they would be perfect as mini cupcakes or a small cake, too! My pan was silicone, so they were super easy to pop out. If yours isn’t, use cupcake liners and peel them off before feeding to your pup, or just heavily grease a metal pan. Feel free to get creative. Dogs are the best thing in this world, and I hope your puppy is as celebrated as Kate felt when she devoured her pupcake in one bite…HA!
1 1/2 cups oat flour (I literally put oats in the blender and make my own because it’s WAY cheaper, but feel free to buy regular oat flour from the store!)
1 banana, mashed
1 cup pureed pumpkin (I use Libby’s)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup peanut butter (make sure to use natural peanut butter— no added sugar or sugar substitutes!)
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
For the frosting:
1 cup greek yogurt
1/2 cup peanut butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix baking soda, baking powder, and oat flour in a small bowl. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine banana and pumpkin until well mixed. Add the eggs and honey. Once that is mixed, add the peanut butter and carrots.
With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in the oat flour mixture.
Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the mixture into a cupcake pan (this should yield 12 full cupcakes).
Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the cakes are firm. Let cool.
Mix together the frosting and top each pupcake with the greek yogurt-peanut butter mixture. For an extra treat and garnish, I topped each of my cakes with a mini Milkbone.
ENJOY!