As soon as the crispness of fall hits I am craving and ready for pumpkin everything, I will add it into every recipe I can think of, and the bonus is that loaded up with fiber, Vitamins A, C, K, E, Beta-Carotene, and Iron it is a very healthy ingredient in many dishes. Guess what? It is equally beneficial to your dog, so the next time you grab a can for a special dessert for yourself make sure you whip your pup up a batch of these yummy Pumpkin Puppy Muffins. A hint of sweetness to satisfy those canine cravings, oatmeal for energy, and a little spice for great flavor makes these irresistible to your dog.
Pumpkin Puppy Muffins Ingredients:
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin NOT pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup quick cook oats
- 1 Tbsp. Coconut oil
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp. Vanilla
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Ginger
- ¼ cup water
Pumpkin Puppy Muffins Directions:
Preheat oven 350° F.
Lightly grease or spray mini muffin tin.
Place oats in blender or food processor and pulse until oats are about half powder.
Place oats and all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir until just mixed.
Fill muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.
Sprinkle oatmeal on top of each muffin to make them more eye appealing and give your pooch a bit of crunch.
Bake for 15-16 minutes until tops are golden brown.
When muffins have cooled store in refrigerator for up to a week or in freezer for 3 months.
We hope your dogs enjoy these Pumpkin Puppy Muffins for a special Fall treat, too!
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What can I uses instead of wheat my dog is allergic
Jeannette I would suggest using oat flour. Thanks for stopping by! :)
Can thes be dropped by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet! I don’t have mimi muffin pan.
I just rolled mine in little balls and put them on sheet pan. Worked great.
What can I use in place of coconut oil because we are all allergic to coconut???
You can use any oil, but I would stick with something beneficial to your pup. Corn oil or flaxseed oil are great for skin/coat. Or, you can also substitute plain applesauce or melted butter, depending on how “healthy” you want these treats to be. If you have an active pup who is at a healthy weight, I wouldn’t worry too much about the calorie differences or energy content.
Hello Jeannie Myers,
I have made this with Olive oil which has a lot of health benefits for dog and people too.
Can I use regular plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt?
Cant wait to make these.All my family members have pups . Nobody exchanges gifts for Christmas but these will be a cute little gift for the little loved ones. Thank you for sharing. Could I use coconut flour in this recipe .
Hey Michele! That’s a great idea to make these as Christmas gifts for the pups in the family. :)