Christmas Pupcakes with Apple Sauce: A Festive Treat for Your Furry Friend

The holiday season is a time of joy, love, and celebration, and what better way to share the festive spirit than by including our beloved furry friends in the festivities? As we cherish the special bond between pet owners and their companions, let's embark on a delightful journey of creating homemade treats for our pups. In this edition of holiday delights, we present to you the recipe for Christmas Pupcakes with a surprise Apple Sauce filling—a perfect way to celebrate the season with your canine companion.

Ingredients (Makes 12 Pupcakes):

• 2 ripe bananas
• 100g peanut butter
• 80g honey
• 2 eggs
• 225g flour
• 2.5 tsp baking powder
• 65 ml olive oil
• 185 ml water
• 1 apple (for homemade sauce)

Frosting:

• 300g Greek non-fat yogurt
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• Small dog cookies for decoration

Apple Homemade Sauce:

• Cook 1 apple until soft, then mash it into a smooth sauce.

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Add peanut butter, honey, and eggs; mix well.
• Gradually add flour to the wet ingredients, stirring until smooth.
• Add olive oil and water to the batter, mixing thoroughly.
• Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with the batter. Bake for 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Once baked and cooled, create a small hole in the center of each pupcake and place a spoonful of homemade apple sauce inside.
• Prepare the frosting: Mix Greek yogurt and peanut butter until well combined, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Pipe or spread the chilled yogurt and peanut butter frosting over each pupcake, covering the apple sauce.
• Decorate the frosted pupcakes with small dog cookies for a festive touch.

Storage and Serving:

• Store the pupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days but allow them to reach room temperature before serving to your puppy.
• If your puppy has allergies, substitute ingredients accordingly. These treats are for occasional indulgence and not intended for regular feeding.

These Christmas pupcakes, featuring a surprise apple homemade sauce filling, will delight your furry friend during festive occasions! Create these flavorful and delightful treats for your pup's enjoyment and occasional celebration.