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Dog Cupcakes (Pupcakes)
Pupcakes are the cutest dog-friendly treats for your furry pals! Easy pumpkin peanut butter dog cupcakes with peanut butter yogurt frosting!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
290 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dog Cupcakes (Pupcakes):
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree canned
- 1/4 cup peanut butter , see note very important
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour , regular okay too
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup carrot , shredded, use fine side of box grater
Dog Friendly Frosting:
- 2 cups Greek yogurt whole milk
- 1 cup peanut butter , see note very important
- 12 mini Milk Bone dog treats , for decoration
Instructions
Dog Cupcakes (Pupcakes):
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 cup muffin tin with muffin liners.
- To a large mixing bowl add the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, honey and oil, whisking well until combined.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Add in the whole wheat flour, baking soda and carrots, stirring until flour is just mixed in.
- Fill muffin liners 3/4 full and bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Cup of Yum
Dog Friendly Frosting:
- In a large bowl whisk together Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
- Place into a piping bag.
- Pipe the frosting onto the pupcake and top with mini Milk Bone Treats.
- Keep refrigerated until serving or ice immediately before serving.
- Note: Please make sure your peanut butter does not include Xylitol, this is toxic to dogs.
Notes
- Note: Please make sure your peanut butter does not include Xylitol, this is toxic to dogs.
- Note: Please make sure your peanut butter does not include Xylitol, this is toxic to dogs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
299mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3393IU
(68%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3393IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.