Mother’s Day is tomorrow & a lot of you know that I don’t have any “kids”…but oh yes I do! My 10 year old is named Chance.
This is Chance during a fun day at the beach……guess what ~ I cook for him too! My “baby girl”, Ginger passed away from cancer a couple of years ago. During her sickness, my veterinarian advised me to feed her a diet of whole grains, vegetables, fruit & meats. After her passing I still feed homemade treats & food to Chance. Don’t get me wrong, he eats bagged “dog food” in-between his homemade meals & treats (and when we go to the beach!).
Ginger’s courageous battle with cancer is the reason I started cooking doggy food, so I can’t leave her out. This is Ginger during her sickness. She was a trooper & fought until the very end {wiping my tears}. Her cancer was inoperable. She lived a long, good life.
Believe it or not, this picture was taken just 3 days before her passing. This was her last boat ride & she enjoyed every MINUTE of it! Ginger & Chance were best friends!
One of the treats I prepare for my doggy is banana pupcakes. They’re super simple to make—and a lot less expensive than buying “all-natural” treats at the pet store. I make them so that they look like a “biscuit” rather than a cupcake, only filling the cupcake liner about half full.
Mash a couple of bananas in a large bowl with a fork:
Add wheat flour, water, vanilla, baking powder, egg & honey. Stir it all up with a big spoon. The batter will look lumpy from the bananas.
Fill the cupcake liners about 1/2 full:
Bake for about 15 minutes, or when a toothpick inserted is removed clean. Your doggy will thank you & so will your wallet! 
Happy Mother’s today to all of you Moms, with 2-legged AND 4-legged babies!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line muffin tins with muffin liners, or spray with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and stir well with a large spoon until blended.
- Fill muffin tins about 1/2 full with batter.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the middle is removed clean.
Recipe courtesy of Three Dog Bakery
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost Princess, my German Shepard, 35 years ago & I still miss her. They all hold a special part in our hearts.