Dog Berry Birthday Cakes

These Dog Berry Birthday Pupcakes are the perfect T-R-E-A-T to give to your fur baby on their special day and for their canine friends.

Now that Cooper is almost 8 and becoming a senior, his stomach is becoming more sensitive to certain foods. He still enjoys a carrot every now and then, but not as much as when he was a puppy. And although he stays on a healthy diet, we enjoy letting him indulge in a special dessert every so often.

And that’s where these dog berry birthday pupcakes come in. With Summer arriving and berries on the market shelves, I figured it was time to make him a new favorite. He absolutely loves his mini birthday cake, but after having a bite of these little ones, he could be torn between the two.

My inspiration for these dog berry birthday pupcakes came from none other than a berry smoothie. I wanted to make him something refreshing yet contains health benefits. I also wanted to incorporate ingredients that help with strengthening the immune system, provide a shiny fur coat, as well as make it stomach sensitive. But another great plus is that these help freshen their breath.

The batter smells very much like a smoothie. Then once baked in the oven, the aroma is more of a banana bread. It smells so stunning, and the cake comes out incredibly tender.

For the berry portion of the recipe, use any berries your fur baby loves most. It can be just one berry, or a combination of two or three. I had both strawberries and blueberries on hand, so I used both. You can also use any milk of your preference if you don’t have coconut milk.

If your pet enjoys the Birthday cake recipe I make for my dog Cooper, then they will enjoy these dog berry birthday pupcakes as well. They are easy to make and also freezer friendly. After baking and icing each pupcake, flash freeze them for 30-minutes before transferring them to a freezer bag. They can be stored for up to 6 months. To unfreeze, simply let them come to room temperature before giving to your dog.

Dog Berry Birthday Pupcakes

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Pet Friendly

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Oat flour
• ½ tsp. Baking powder
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 2 Tbl. Coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup Peanut butter
• 1 Ripe banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup Berries of your choice, mashed (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
• 1/4 cup Coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
• 1/4 cup Nonfat, greek yogurt (Or any nonfat yogurt)
• 1/4 cup Peanut butter

Instructions

 

Pupcakes:

• Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
• In a large bowl, combine the oat flour and baking soda. Set aside.
• In another medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas and berries. Add in the oil, milk, and beaten egg. Then carefully stir in the peanut butter and mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Pour the wet mixture into the large bowl of flour. With a spatula, stir the ingredients together until a batter forms. It will appear slightly loose.
• Fill the cupcakes lines ½-¾ of the way full with the batter.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the center comes out clean with a toothpick. Let cool for 10 minutes before frosting.

Frosting:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and peanut butter until creamy. Cover each pupcake with a teaspoon or two of the frosting and top with more berries or your dog's favorite treats!

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