Looking for a tasty treat to make for your special pup? Try my Peanut Butter Pupcakes recipe!
We are definitely Dog People in my house. From experience, I can tell you that rescue dogs make the best dogs, and this guy definitely won us all over. We have loved and lost, and this guy helped us learn how to love again.
Two years ago, our family was blessed by #BlissDog: this adorable 65-pound guy, who was just two years old and about to turn three.
On his first birthday with our family, when he turned three, our kids wanted to throw him a dog birthday party. We made him special homemade dog treats and celebrated with friends and family.
Peanut Butter Pupcakes
This past week, he turned the big FIVE. While we didn't throw a party with friends over (my kids did ask), we baked him some Peanut Butter Pupcakes to commemorate the occasion (recipe below). Boy, was he excited!
Tips for Finding the Right Family Dog
Have you thought about getting a family dog, but are hesitant? My advice is to first do some online research about dog breeds and what type of dog might be right for you and your family.
Then, visit different rescue places. In Oregon, we love the Oregon Humane Society, where we found two previous awesome dogs. We also love Family Dogs New Life Shelter, where we found our current pup!
Be sure to bring all family members with you, and give yourself plenty of time to visit with the dogs. Go a few different times. You will know when you've found The One.
Furry Family Bonds
Our pup is the sweetest, smartest, cuddliest companion, and our son's best friend. The bond between these two is amazing, and we feel very lucky to have him in our kids' lives. Dogs teach kids so much -- about responsibility, kindness, caring, unconditional love. It also helps that he's a pretty fierce guard dog, too, so we all feel nicely protected with him around.
If you have a special dog in your life, or you want to make some special homemade dog treats for a friend's dog, try this recipe for Peanut Butter Pupcakes. It is SO easy to make and easy to adapt if your dog has allergies to any of the ingredients.
Peanut Butter Pupcakes
Ingredients
- - 1 large egg
- - ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- - ¼ cup vegetable oil
- - ⅓ cup honey
- - 1 cup shredded carrots
- - 1 cup whole wheat flour
- - 1 teaspoon baking soda
- - ⅓ cup quick cooking oats
- OPTIONAL: peanut butter for frosting dog biscuits or treats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a cupcake tin with 6-8 cupcake liners.
- Combine the egg, peanut butter, oil, honey, and shredded carrots in a large bowl. Feel free to omit the honey if you'd like.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and oats. Add this to the carrot mixture, and stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Divide the mixture evenly among prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 15-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs on it and the tops are slightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Hi Tina! Every dog is different, and some have systems that react differently to different foods, especially puppies with developing systems. The best advice I could give is to call your pet's vet and ask. For our dog, and for our own personal comfort level, we wouldn't feed him more than one cupcake a day. It's definitely a special treat! :-) And, most importantly, HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY to your puppy!! Hope he likes his birthday pupcake!
Tina says
Hi, I am going to make these for my puppy's first birthday next weekend. How many of these pupcakes can he eat? We don't have other dogs to feed them to and I don't want to give him too much, if I shouldn't. Should he only have one a day?
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Hi Loo! I just emailed you :) Happy to answer any questions, if I can!
Loo says
Tonight i cooked this for my dogs they were fascinated.
I have a few questions, i would like to write you by mail.
Thanks :)
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Hi Nicole! Thanks for letting me know it wasn't showing up. I've had some recipe posts go a little wonky when I did a redesign. I refreshed the post and the recipe should be showing up now. Thank you!
Nicole says
Is this recipe still available? It isn't loading on my page. Does anyone have a copy?
Carissa Parlade says
I'll make some of these for my dog's wedding!
Mary Catherine says
My dog absolutely loved these! He ate them yesterday for his 1st bday
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
I'm so glad to hear he loved them, Mary Catherine! Not sure what you mean about the carrots: do you mean they turned black within the pupcakes? Mine didn't do that, but then, my dog (and his dog friends that we gave some too) ate through these pretty quickly :) Thank you so much for trying the recipe!
Debbie says
IM GOING TO MAKE THESE IN A COUPLE DAYS MY BABY BOY WILL BE 1 YR. OLD
2 Brown Dawgs says
This looks yummy! I think I am going to try it for my Freighter's third birthday next week. Thanks for the recipe! Belated happy birthday to your pup!
Erin Bedenbaugh says
I've been making these for years for my dog and her friends (I have a dog hiking business). They're always gobbled up. Vegetable oil is not the best ingredient though, for dogs or humans- I replace it with an equal amount of unsweetened applesauce (literally just apples). It works great! I also add some applesauce to the PB frosting which makes it much easier to spread. Thanks for the recipe!
abby says
my dog loved it but i put a little bit more flour in it and made a giant dog bone she had some for breakfast
Michelle says
I think this will be *perfect* for my dogs 10th birthday (her birthday is in two days).
Lindsay alderman says
I just made this recipe tonight for my pups 1st birthday! Thanks for the idea and recipe!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Lindsay, that's fantastic! Happy first birthday to your pup!! :)
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Aww thanks, Pech :)
Pech says
This is so ridiculously adorable! Heart heart heart!