Banana Pupcakes

Mother’s Day is tomorrow and  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 and meats.  After her passing I still feed homemade treats and food to Chance.  Don’t get me wrong, he eats bagged dog food in-between his homemade meals and 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 and 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 and she enjoyed every MINUTE of it!  Ginger and 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 treats at the pet store.  I make them so that they look like a  little biscuit rather than a cupcake, only filling the cupcake liner about half full.

You’ll start by mashing a couple of bananas in a large bowl with a fork:

Add wheat flour, water, vanilla, baking powder, egg and 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 and so will your wallet!

Happy Mother’s today to all of you Moms, with two-legged AND four-legged babies!

Banana Pupcakes (Doggy Treats)

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• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: Approximately 24

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Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons honey

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line muffin tins with muffin liners, or spray with cooking spray.
3. In large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and stir well with a large spoon until blended.
4. Fill muffin tins about 1/2 full with batter.
5. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the middle is removed clean.

Notes

• Disclosure:  I am not a veterinary professional and recommend you consult your veterinarian before feeding your dog any type of homemade treats or food.
• Recipe adapted from Three Dog Bakery

• Category: Dog Treats
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana pupcakes, banana dog treats