Whether your celebrating your pup’s birthday or simply want to make them a treat, these pupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrients from the blueberries, pumpkin, and more your dog will gobble right up, with a few leftover for later!
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatulas
- Cupcake Liners
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened plain pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons water
- ½ cup oat flour ½ cup of old-fashioned oats ground up
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup blueberries fresh or frozen (thawed)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin with 6 papers
- In a medium bowl, combine your canned pumpkin, egg, applesauce, and water until combined
- Stir in your flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mash your blueberries into smaller bits before gently folding them into your batter
- Spoon the batter into your muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
- While your cupcakes bake, make your frosting by stirring together your Greek yogurt and peanut butter
- Cool completely and top with frosting before serving one to your pup!
- Store any extras in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days (or throw a puppy party of course!)
Notes
*I’m not a veterinarian so feel free to ask your vet before feeding your pooch these yummy bites
