Pupcakes for Brooklyn

I can't believe that my puppy is already one year old!

To honor Brooklyn's birthday, the girls and I made her some pupcakes. They are mainly flour and oats mixed with apples and chedder cheese. Here she is on a down, stay, waiting for her treat. SHe did well, and even let the girls sing to her before she was allowed to eat it. When she got the command, she gobbled it up immediately.

We wanted to give her a present, a new ball, however, she has a sprained knee and is restricted from all activity for a week. She got it from running on our driveway after a tennis ball. She is on a lot of pain meds, but it doesn't seem to help right now. I will post more on her progress later.

The pupcakes were a hit, so I think we will continue that tradition in the future. (Only on her birthday, of course.) It was so easy and the kids had fun helping.

Recipe for Pupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Adapted from 2DP
(We omitted the frosting because we thought it might make Brooklyn sick. She has a weak stomach, plus she isn't used to eating human food.)

Cupcake Batter
1 granny smith apple, minced

1 1/2 cups wheat flour

1/4 cup rolled oats

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup canola oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 large eggs

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Frosting
8 tablespoons 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

2 tablespoons honey

2-3 tablespoons whole wheat flour

1/2 cup shredded carrots

Preheat oven to 400

To make the cupcake batter
In a large bowl, whisk flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda until combined.In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, water, oil, honey and eggs. Mix in the apple and cheese. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.Evenly distribute the batter between 14 to 16 muffin cups lightly brushed with canola oil. Bake until the muffins spring back when lightly touched in the center - about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and place pans on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the muffins and let cool completely.

To make the frosting
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese, honey and yogurt until smooth. Sprinkle in the flour, a tablespoon at a time, until it is thick and easy to spread. Top with the shredded carrots and serve as a extra special treat to your pups!