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Peanut Butter & Banana PupCakes Recipe

These pupcakes are made with dog-friendly ingredients like peanut butter, banana, and Greek yogurt—safe, delicious, and nutritious!
If you’re looking for a way to spoil your pup, this quick and easy recipe is perfect. Let’s get baking and make your furry friend’s tail wag with joy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dog Treats
Cuisine Homemade Pet Food
Servings 6 Pupcakes
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners (optional)
  • Spoon or ice cream scoop
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Pupcakes

  • 1 Cup Whole wheat flour (or oat flour for grain-free option)
  • 1 Ripe Banana (mashed)
  • ¼ Cup Peanut butter (unsweetened, xylitol-free)
  • ¼ Cup Coconut oil (melted)
  • ⅓ Cup Honey (optional, skip for lower sugar)
  • 1 Large egg (beaten)
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla extract (or replace with unsweetened applesauce)
  • 1 Tsp Baking soda

For the Frosting

  • ½ Cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ Cup Peanut butter (unsweetened, xylitol-free)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven
    Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease it.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, peanut butter, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add the Banana
    Stir in the mashed banana, making sure it’s well combined.
  • Incorporate the Dry Ingredients
    Gradually add the flour and baking soda, stirring until a thick batter forms.
  • Fill the Muffin Tin
    Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake
    Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the Pupcakes
    Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • Make the Frosting
    In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and peanut butter until smooth.
  • Frost & Serve
    Spread the frosting over the cooled pupcakes and optionally top with a small dog treat for decoration.
  • Treat Your Pup!
    Serve one pupcake as a special treat and watch your dog enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for later.

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Notes

  • Use all-natural peanut butter (without xylitol) to keep it safe for dogs.
  • Swap wheat flour for oat flour if your dog is sensitive to grains.
  • These pupcakes can be frozen and thawed as needed for a quick treat.
Keyword Banana, Dog Treats, Homemade Pet Food, Peanut Butter, Pupcakes