Every year I give them a special treat on their special day which I normally buy. This year I wanted to bake them something myself so I can control what the ingredients are. I read a few different recipes for dog treats and cakes and did a little research on what they can and can't have and here is what I came up with...
Doggie Cupcakes
1 egg
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup raw honey
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 Paper baking cups or 8 cupcake liners
Glaze/Frosting
1/2 teaspoon raw honey
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 egg yolk
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine peanut butter, oil, vanilla, and honey in a large bowl. These ingredients especially the peanut butter and oil may be close to solid depending on their temperature so pop them into the microwave for a few seconds.
- Add the egg and blend.
- Chop or shred the carrots, I put mine in a food processor to get them very small then stir into the mixture thoroughly.
- Fold in the flour and baking soda.
- Spoon batter into paper baking cups or cupcake liners. They will rise slightly so don't fill all the way to the top. I used paper baking cups which are about double the size of average cupcake liners. I was able to get 4 cups with just a tiny left over with this recipe.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 - 30 minutes, depending how big your cupcakes are.
- Whisk glaze ingredients together in a small bowl. If they are too solid just heat in microwave for a few seconds, then continue whisking.
- When there is only a few minutes to go spread the glaze on top and then finish baking.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Once cooled the glaze will be firm and have a nice shine to it.
I have to say these cupcakes smell delicious and they definitely passed my doggies taste test.
Happy Birthday Boys!
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