What’s a dog’s birthday without a simple pupcake?! This Strawberry Apple No Bake Pupcake is easy, limited ingredients, and is the perfect treat to celebrate your dog’s special day!
It’s hard to believe we celebrated Yoda’s sixth birthday this month! Last year I made a Blueberry Apple No Bake Pupcake for him. This year, I decided to make a different version. He loved this new Strawberry Apple No Bake Pupcake!
Not only are we celebrating Yoda’s birthday but we’re only a few weeks away from bringing home our new tiny human! My due date is just around the corner. This pregnancy has been such a humbling experience, and I am so glad I had the dogs to keep me company on my good and bad days. Luckily, my days have been mostly good!
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*Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
This Strawberry Apple No Bake Pupcake is fantastic because you don’t have to turn on your oven, it only contains healthy ingredients, and it’s pretty easy to whip up.
- Strawberries: This fruit can help to strengthen the immune system, contains Folic Acid, Vitamins B6 and K, and also contains potassium.
- Apples (Unsweetened Applesauce): High in fiber, Vitamins A & C, and is a good source of antioxidants.
- Oats: Oats are an excellent wheat alternative for dogs sensitive to wheat. Oats are a healthy carbohydrate and contain Vitamin B, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron.
- Peanut Butter (single ingredient): Source of protein, healthy fats, Vitamin B, and Vitamin E. [Single ingredient peanut butter is best, but always make sure the peanut butter you’re serving your pup does NOT contain Xylitol.]
- Honey: (optional – do not give honey to dogs under one year of age): Antioxidant, Vitamins A, C, and E, immunity booster.
What will you need for this pupcake recipe?
You will need all of the ingredients listed above. The honey is optional and can only be fed to dogs over one year of age. Honey will not make or break this recipe – it just adds a nice sweetness.
I used a mini springform pan for this recipe, but you could easily divide the recipe into 4-5 cupcake molds. You will also need a food processor for this recipe. The ASPCA is an excellent resource for learning about safe foods to share with your dog.
Strawberry Apple No Bake Pupcake
Course: Dog Treats, Recipes10
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minutesA simple no-bake strawberry apple birthday cake for your dog!
Strawberry Apple Layer
1/2 Cup Oat Flour (or blended quick oats)
1/4 C. + 1 TBSP Unsweetened Applesauce (never feed sweetened or artificially sweetened applesauce to your dog)
4-5 Large Fresh Strawberries
1/4 Tsp of Organic Honey (Optional – Do not feed honey to dogs under one year old.)
- Peanut Butter Oat Base
1/2 Cup of Quick Oats
1/4 Cup Single-Ingredient Peanut Butter
Directions
- Combine ingredients listed under Peanut Butter Oat Base. Stir well and press into the bottom of your small springform pan or cupcake molds. Place this in the refrigerator while you prepare the blueberry layer.
- Puree strawberries, unsweetened applesauce, and honey (optional) in a blender until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Add oat flour and mix well into the strawberry mix.
- Pour strawberry mixture on top of your peanut butter oat base. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before letting your dog enjoy their pupcake. Be mindful of the appropriate serving size for your individual dog. I split this cake four ways so each of my pups could have a slice.
Notes
- *Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
- Cake can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Honey should not be given to dogs under one year of age.
- See notes in blog about additional coconut oil feeding guidelines. Start small when giving your dog coconut oil for the first time.
- Single-ingredient peanut butter is the best option for dogs. However, just make sure whatever you choose is low in sugar and does NOT contain Xylitol. Xylitol is considered toxic to dogs.
*This blog may contain affiliate links that allow me to make a small commission if you make a purchase by clicking the links – including Amazon. This is at no additional cost to you and any money I may receive is put right back into this blog. Thank you all so much for your support! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
*Always consult with your vet before introducing new foods to your dog. Be mindful of food sensitivities and introduce new foods slowly. This recipe is simply just a treat for your dog and not meant to replace a full balanced meal or diet.
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