How to Make Doggy Cupcakes

Dogs remind us of life's best qualities and buoy our moods when we're low. Most canines only need a nice walk, adequate food and water, and some affection from you to feel secure. When your dog shows especially admirable behavior, a dessert can make for a nice reward. Cupcakes for canines can be very tasty. Fruit, oats, and cream cheese are among the healthful ingredients you may use.

Things You'll Need

  • Fruity Cupcakes:
  • 2 bananas
  • 1/2 c. strawberries, cleaned and hulled
  • 1 large apple, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 c. grapes
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp. corn syrup
  • Carrot Cake Dog Cupcakes:
  • 2 c. shredded carrots
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 c. applesauce, unsweetened
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. rolled oats
  • 3 c. whole wheat flour
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz. low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c. applesauce, unsweetened
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Instructions

  1. Fruity Cupcakes

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      Prepare fruity cupcakes when you're short on time or prefer an easy recipe. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.

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      Mash all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Spray two muffin tins with nonstick spray. Dole out portions of the mixture into the tins, being sure not to overfill the cups.

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      Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before treating Fido.

    Carrot Cake Dog Cupcakes

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      Craft cupcakes with carrots and cream cheese frosting for an especially luscious doggy dessert. This is an ideal recipe for multiple canine gatherings.

      Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the cups of a muffin tin with nonstick spray.

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      Mix carrots, eggs, and applesauce in a large bowl.

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      In a medium-size bow, combine the cinnamon, rolled oats and flour.

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      Add the dry ingredients to the wet components about a half cup at a time, mixing well.

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      Put batter into the cups of the muffin tin, and then bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before frosting.

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      Blend the unsweetened applesauce with the low-fat cream cheese for the frosting. Place the mixture into an icing bag to apply it easily.

    When to Give Your Dog a Cupcake

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      Treat your dog to cupcake treats like these sparingly. Sweets are not a natural element of canine nutrition and may bring out digestive problems if given too often.

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      Incorporate cupcakes into an obedience training scheme. If your hound remains patient during an especially long sit-stay exercise, for example, consider surprising him with a fruity cupcake as a jackpot reward. The delicious consequence of his behavior will help him retain the skill and happily perform it when asked to.

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      Involve the entire family in baking treats for your dog. Children can learn rudimentary culinary skills and have an opportunity to bond with parents while crafting a snack for their beloved canine.