Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pupcakes
Pumpkin peanut butter pupcakes are homemade dog cupcakes made with pumpkin pureé, carrots, peanut butter and oat flour.
I can’t believe Hudson is one year old! It feels like I brought his little fur butt home just yesterday and now we’re celebrating his first birthday with some pumpkin peanut butter pupcakes!
Hudson (or Huddybear as I lovingly call him) has been the biggest joy in my life this past year. He is always full of cuddles, kisses and excitement so he deserves a special treat on his birthday.
This was my first time baking pupcakes and I wanted to make sure I was using ingredients that Hudson would love and keep his tummy happy. When I first got Hudson I baked pumpkin peanut butter treats and he loved them.
I figured the flavor combo would be fitting for dog cupcakes too! The pumpkin is really easy on puppy tummies while the peanut butter adds a flavor that dogs can’t resist.
How to make dog cupcakes
These pupcakes are super easy to make. All you need is a mixing bowl to combine the ingredients! The cupcake batter calls for pumpkin pureé, shredded carrot and creamy peanut butter, which provide tons of vitamins and nutrients for my fur baby.
I also chose oat flour over whole wheat flour to keep the pupcakes gluten free. Hudson’s favorite part, however, was the frosting (he is my dog after all!)
The frosting is simply unsweetened Greek yogurt, peanut butter and a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. Huddybear went to town on the frosting and biscuit garnish.
Health benefits of pumpkin for dogs
Hudson has been a fan of pumpkin since he was a puppy. He used to have a sensitive stomach and pumpkin would ease his tummy aches. Pumpkin provides dogs with fiber and aids in digestive health according to Pets WebMD. Plus, it’s low in calories if your watching your dog’s weight!
Health benefits of peanut butter for dogs
Peanut butter is packed with natural protein and healthy fats according to the American Kennel Club. It also contains vitamin E, which is good for the immune system. However, peanut butter should be given in moderation since it is a high-calorie food. Also, choose natural, unsalted peanut butter. Avoid artificial sweeteners, which are found in low-fat and light peanut butters.
Homemade dog treat recipes
As I was taking these photos I couldn’t help but think, “It’s official, I’m a crazy dog mom.” And it’s true. I love this furry handful so much that he gets his own pupcakes #sorryimnotsorry.
I know some of you are dog parents as well and let me tell you you will love baking these dog cupcakes for your pup. You could even bake him/her a full dog cake if you wanted!
Other canine recipes you might like are my homemade peanut butter dog treats and snickerdoodle cinnamon dog treats. I also made Hudson peanut butter dog donuts, which were a hit!
If your pup has a birthday coming up, you have to treat them to these pumpkin peanut butter pupcakes. Their tails will be wagging so fast when they get a lick of this peanut butter frosting. Sometimes I use Honest Paws Hemp Peanut Butter. It has a calming effect, which is perfect for my high energy pup! Use code BLONDE for 15% off.
Hudson managed to gobble a couple cupcakes up in mere minutes. I had to stash the rest in the fridge so he wouldn’t eat them all in one day!
If you try this recipe, be sure to tag @ifyougiveablondeakitchen on social media so I can see your baking creation (and pup!)
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pupcakes
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pupcakes
- ½ cup whole grain oat flour, (whole wheat flour works too)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon,, optional
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (28 g) peanut butter
- ½ cup (113 g) pumpkin pureé
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded carrot
- ¼ cup (57 g) greek yogurt
Peanut Butter Frosting
- ½ cup (114 g) greek yogurt, cold
- ¼ cup (2 oz or 57 g) peanut butter
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray/butter/olive oil*. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk all the ingredients together until well incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Scoop batter evenly into prepared tin. Bake for 35-40 minutes until firm. Cool completely.
- Place all of the frosting ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a frosting bag with desired tip. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and let your pup enjoy!
32 Comments on “Pumpkin Peanut Butter Pupcakes”
Happy Birthday Hudson!!!!
Thank you for these. I missed almost the whole year of Daisy being three. So she will be four on November 12 th. Kiddies just grow too darn fast.
These look great! Will the frosting start to melt off if you frost them while they are stored?
Thanks
Missy
Hi Missy! I stored the cupcakes in the refrigerator. The frosting won’t “melt” in there!
What is the measurement for 2oz of peanut butter?
2 ounces of peanut butter is approximately 1/4 cup
perfect!
Made these for my dogs and can’t wait to give them one for Thanksgiving!! Was very easy and quick to make!
I made these for my pups birthday yesterday and all 3 dogs loved them!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!! Just wondering, if instead of cupcakes I can bake this mixture as a cake?
Yes, you could! I also have a similar recipe here – https://www.ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com/pumpkin-dog-cake-recipe/
Hi! About to try these for my puppy! Are all these ingredients safe to consume for dogs? Just double checking because I’m that crazy dog mom! lol
Hi Jessica! Yes, all the ingredients are safe for your dog to eat. Always check with your vet about any allergies your dog may have (gluten, dairy, etc.) I recommend 1 pupcake a day for your dog. If your dog has a super sensitive tummy, reduce baking powder to 1/2 teaspoon. Enjoy!
Hi there.
What brand of maple syrup did you use?
Hi Tess – I don’t remember the exact brand, but make sure it is pure maple syrup with no added sweeteners (do not use anything that contains xylitol or corn syrup). The only ingredient listed should be “pure maple syrup.”
Hi! Is it ok to use regular flour if you don’t have oat flour?
Hi Lauren – Yes, you can use regular flour! As long as it is okay with your pup’s tummy 🙂
Is it okay to not put the carrots in the recipe?
Hi Donya – I have not tried this recipe without carrots, but I believe you can make them without carrots.
Can people eat these as well? Have you tried them?
Yes, people can eat them too, but they will taste a little bland since there’s no sugar or butter/oil in the recipe.
Hi there! Can you use wow butter in place of peanut butter
Hi Patricia – I have never baked with wow butter so I can’t safely say that this will work. If you try it, let me know!
Hi! I see that you shouldn’t use paper liners, however, can you use foil liners or will it also stick to those?
Hi Erin – I haven’t used foil liners in ages. It’s better to grease the pan to prevent sticking. If you do end up using foil liners, let me know how it turns out.
Can you freeze and for how long?
Hi Julie – The unfrosted pupcakes may be kept frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Can these be frozen ?
Thanks for aharing the recipe! These sound like my Zoë would love them and we’re definitely going to find out. I fo recommend skipping the cinnamon though for reasons cited by the AKC here: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cinnamon/
My dogs loved these! They couldn’t get enough. They smell delicious, too. Thanks!!
These were so easy to make and looked great at my dog’s first birthday party. Definitely, a hit!
Hi we make a similar recipe but as fat soft cookies using rolled oats instead of oat flour and Equal quantities of gluten free flour. Also wr a bit more generous on the peanut butter. I just wanted to say on the cinnamon front, it is important that you only use celon cinnamon. As the other type is toxic to dogs
Also make sure the peanut butter does not contain xylitol as it’s also toxic. I use Whole Earth peanut butter. We also add some chia seeds and a banana if anyone is interested.