Healthy Dog Treats: Homemade Pup-Cakes

Healthy Homemade Pup-Cakes Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (make sure it’s xylitol-free)
• 1/2 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey (optional, adjust to your dog’s taste)
• 1/2 cup water

For the Frosting:

• 1/4 cup unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and baking powder.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   In another bowl, mix the applesauce, peanut butter, grated carrots, Greek yogurt, honey, and water until well combined.
4. Make the Batter:
   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter should be thick but scoopable.
5. Fill the Muffin Tin:
   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
6. Bake:
   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a pup-cake comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   Allow the pup-cakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
8. Prepare the Frosting:
   In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and peanut butter until smooth.
9. Frost and Serve:
   Spread a small amount of frosting on top of each cooled pup-cake. You can also top them with a dog-friendly treat like a small biscuit or a slice of banana for extra flair.
10. Store:
    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Enjoy! 🐾 Your pup will love these healthy and tasty pup-cakes!