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Delicious homemade PUPCAKES for dogs, topped with peanut butter frosting.

Pupcakes

These soft, dog-friendly cupcakes are perfect for celebrating your pup's special moments without any stress in the kitchen. Simple to make and delightfully cute, they can be frosted with various dog-safe options for an extra festive touch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: Dog-Friendly, Pet Treats
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large ripe banana adds sweetness without sugar
  • 1/3 cup natural peanut butter make sure it has no xylitol
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt or pumpkin puree either works
  • 1 cup oat flour or blitzed oats; whole wheat flour if tolerated
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder optional, helps them puff
Frosting Options
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt mixed with a spoonful of peanut butter for frosting
  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato for non-dairy frosting option
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree mixed with yogurt for a two-tone look

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or add paper liners.
Mixing
  1. Mash the ripe banana in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the peanut butter, egg, and plain yogurt (or pumpkin puree) until well combined.
  3. Add the oat flour and baking powder, stirring until the batter is thick.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  2. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops look set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cooling
  1. Allow the pupcakes to cool completely on a rack for at least 30 minutes before frosting.

Notes

These pupcakes are meant as treats, not meals. Adjust ingredients for allergies and consult a vet if unsure. They can be stored frosted in the fridge for up to 3 days or unfrosted in the freezer for about 2 months.