Pupcakes!

I have no shame in admitting that my pups are my BABIES and I LOVE to spoil them rotten! They keep me company when my boyfriend is away, they make me smile no matter what's going on, they listen without judgement... what more could I ask for! :)  They are the best companions and deserve every ounce of attention they get!

Berklee Lou Lou, Zeketer Boy & Brute Man

Well, today is my baby girl, Berklee's, 5th birthday!  I can't believe she's 5 years old already!! It seems like just yesterday I was picking her up, just a little puppy made up of fur, skin & bones, from the animal shelter. She was scared to even step out of her kennel, definitely the runt of all of her brothers and sisters.  Today she's my best friend. <3 <3

Baby Berklee ... Oh I miss these puppy days.  Always a baby in my eyes!

SO, to celebrate Berklee's birthday we made a special trip to the pet store, picked out a crinkly pink flamingo AND I baked PUPCAKES for her and her two brothers!!

The pups loved the PUPCAKES!  Brute and Zeke devoured them in ONE bite, Berklee was a lady so I had to break hers into little pieces before she would eat it!  :)

Your puppers will love you for making them this yummy treat!!  Simple, easy, healthy & delicious treat for your fur-babies! <3

Ingredients:
1 egg
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup honey (optional)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Additional peanut butter & carrots for cupcake topping (Milkbone treats are an added bonus!)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 6 cup cupcake pan.
2. Combine the egg, peanut butter, oil, vanilla & honey, if desired, in a large bowl; blend well.  Stir in the carrots & mix thoroughly.  Sift together the flour & baking soda & fold into the carrot mixture.  Spoon cake batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.  Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes; then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Spread extra peanut butter on top & sprinkle with grated carrots.  Top with Milkbone treat.

<3 <3 Happy Pups <3 <3