Dine with your dog: Peanut butter & banana pupcakes

Peanut Butter & Banana Pupcakes

Who doesn’t love pancakes? If you’ve been looking for a recipe for dog treats with banana and peanut butter, then look no further. These tasty treats have the beautiful combination of being both sugar-free and delicious. Fun to make, quick to whip up, and easy to store, these pancakes are pawfect for pups on their next pooch picnic. What’s more, we’ve had the recipe reviewed by a vet to make sure this peanut butter banana dog treat recipe suitable as a treat for your furry friend.

Timings and servings:

Servings: 6

Prep time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Pupcake Ingredients:

1/2 cup (50g) plain flour

1/2 tsp baking powder (make sure you keep this out of your dog’s reach during the baking process, as this ingredient on its own is toxic to dogs)

1/4 cup (60g) smooth peanut butter (xylitol-free)

1 medium banana, mashed

1 egg

4 tbsp water

Peanut Butter and Banana Frosting Ingredients:

1/2 (50g) cup reduced fat cream cheese

1/2 (120g) cup peanut butter

1/2 mashed banana

Pupcake Instructions:

1. First, preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C, wash your muffin tin, dry it, and line it with cupcake papers.
2. Sift together flour and baking powder in one bowl.
3. In a separate medium-sized bowl, stir the peanut butter, mashed banana, egg, and water until combined.
4. Stir in your flour mixture, and mix until smooth. Once it’s all smushed together, scoop into muffin pans. You can make them as small or large as you think is sensible for your pup. Remember that these muffins are meant as a rare treat, so you don’t want to give your dog too much!
5. Small cupcakes bake for about 8-10 mins, and big cupcakes for 15-20 mins. Remember to let them cool before adding the frosting and serving them up.

Peanut Butter and Banana Frosting:

1. Cream the peanut butter and cream cheese together in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Add in the mashed banana by mashing it in some more, and continue mixing for a couple of minutes until combined. Don’t worry, this isn’t meant to be as fluffy as normal buttercream as it doesn’t contain sugar.
3. Spoon your butter into a piping bag and pipe swirls, twirls, splodges (your pup’s name, whatever you fancy) onto the cooled cupcakes.
4. Serve to your salivating slobber baby! 

Meet our veterinary expert, Hannah

This article has been checked by veterinarian Dr Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCV. Hannah graduated form the Royal Veterinary College in 2011 and worked in mixed practice for a few years before focusing on small animal work. Clinically, she worked in a busy, multi-centre, hospital practice until 2018, where she underwent training in advanced canine and feline dentistry and began working towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. She then moved to a local independent practice to care for the pets nearby, allowing more time to focus on other career avenues. Hannah has been writing for the Veterinary Content Company since January 2021, and has since written for a diverse range of clients, including pet websites, vet practice, drug companies, journals, and veterinary educators. Alongside working with the Veterinary Content Company, Hannah is a Scientific Editor, working on manuscripts prior to and following peer review, and works as Community Lead for a team of Veterinary Human Factors trainers.

Disclaimer

Always consult with your veterinarian before altering your pet's diet. Each pet is unique, with factors like age, breed, and health influencing nutritional requirements, so check with your vet if you are unsure whether a particular recipe is suitable for your pet. Be mindful of potential allergies, and seek veterinary advice for adverse reactions. Regular veterinary check-ups are essential for assessing overall health and discussing dietary needs. This information is general and not a substitute for professional veterinary guidance. This recipe is intended as a treat and should only be fed occasionally, in moderation. It does not constitute a nutritionally complete diet, and therefore, is not suitable for regular feeding.

Have we answered all your ‘peanut butter treats for dogs recipe’ dreams and more? As a reminder, peanut butter is safe for fur babies to eat - provided it is xylitol-free! Read up on what you need to know about pooches and peanut butter. If these pancakes had your hound hounding for more, why not have a look at these other peanut butter recipes for more marvelous meal ideas?