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Home » Dog Recipes » Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes

Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes

Published: Apr 7, 2016 · Modified: Jul 28, 2022 by Shweta Arora · This post may contain affiliate links

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Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes are dog-friendly cupcakes frosted with yogurt peanut butter frosting and topped with bone-shaped dog biscuits. These healthy homemade dog cupcakes are made with whole wheat flour, peanut butter, applesauce, carrots, and yogurt and have no oil, no butter, and no cream cheese. Easy, simple, and perfect treats to celebrate your dog's birthday!

Close up view of Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes topped with bone dog biscuit

I make these Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes for Sasha's (my dog) birthday and they are a huge hit.

Love how cute these pupcakes look! They are really easy to make and turn out with the perfect texture too. Plus they are full of all Sasha's favorite ingredients!!

If your fur baby loves these doggie pupcakes with peanut butter yogurt frosting, then here is another Sasha's favorite that you must try - Apple Peanut Butter Cake and Applesauce Banana Dog Cake 

Jump to:
  • What are Pupcakes?
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • How To Make Peanut Butter Pupcakes (Step by Step Method)
  • Recipe Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions 
  • Recipe Card

What are Pupcakes?

Pupcakes are dog-friendly cupcakes that are much healthier than our human version of the delicious treat.

I baked these Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes for my fur baby, Sasha (our yellow Labrador), and frosted them with this yummy and super easy frosting of peanut butter, yogurt (she loves yogurt), and honey.

Last but not least, I topped them with her favorite bone-shaped treat biscuits. They were a huge hit! 

Sasha loves these dog cupcakes and wants to eat them right away. It's so difficult to get a picture of her and the cupcake together. Somehow managed to get one click of my pretty girl. 

Honestly, it's hard to tell these are cupcakes for dogs without the doggie treats. They are that good. Humans can eat them too just that they are less sweet and that's what keeps my kids from finishing them all and of course the bone treats.

Yellow labrador with peanut butter pupcakes

Recipe Ingredients

These are all dog-friendly ingredients and won’t upset your dog's stomach.

Peanut butter - I prefer all-natural creamy peanut butter for both the cupcakes and frosting. It doesn’t have any added ingredients and is made with just peanuts. Avoid peanut butter containing Xylitol (an artificial sweetener) since it is not good/safe for dogs.

Applesauce - I use unsweetened applesauce instead of oil/butter. The pupcakes come out perfectly moist and delicious!!

Carrots - I like adding finely shredded carrots to boost the nutritious value of these pupcakes but feel free to skip carrots if you don't have/like them.

Yogurt - Sasha loves yogurt so I use it as the base to make her frosting. Use plain green yogurt or strained/hung yogurt (see notes) for a thicker frosting. In addition, I also add yogurt to the cupcakes to make them soft and moist. 

Egg - for binding.

Dry Ingredients - you will need whole wheat flour (all-purpose flour can be used too but wheat flour has more nutrition than white flour, so I prefer that), and baking soda (make sure it's fresh, not expired).

Sweetener - I use honey just to sweeten the frosting, you can use it for the cupcakes, I just prefer to keep her treat mildy sweet.

Treats - you will also need some dog biscuits to top the cupcakes. I have used the mini milk bone treat biscuits.

Please refer to the recipe card for exact measurements of ingredients. 

6 peanut butter pupcakes with bowl of peanut butter yogurt frosting on the side

How To Make Peanut Butter Pupcakes (Step by Step Method)

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the standard muffin tin with cupcake liners. keep aside. 

Making carrot peanut butter pupcakes batter

1 - In a medium mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, applesauce, and yogurt. Whisk until well combined.

2 - Now add one egg and whisk until smooth.

3 and 4- Add the shredded carrots and mix until well combined. 

Steps to mix wet and dry ingredients for pupcakes and bake them

5 - Sift the wheat flour and baking soda into the bowl.

6- Mix using a spatula until the batter is just mixed. Do not over-mix the batter.

7 - Divide the batter equally into 6-7 Pupcakes. 

8 - Bake at 350°F for 25-30 mins or until a toothpick inserted at the center of the cupcake comes out clean.

Let them rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow cooling completely before frosting.

steps to make Peanut butter frosting for pupcakes

9 and 10 - To make the peanut butter frosting, whisk honey, yogurt (see notes), and peanut butter until well combined. 

11 - Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a nozzle of choice and frost the pupcakes.  You can even skip the piping bag and directly spread the frosting over the pupcakes using a spoon or spatula.

12 - Finally, top with their favorite treat. I am using the mini bone-shaped dog biscuits.

Yummy and healthy Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes are ready. Serve with lots of love and hugs and see them disappear in seconds.

Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcake topped with peanut butter yogurt frosting

Recipe Tips

Use peanut butter that doesn't contain Xylitol (an artificial sweetener) since it is not good/safe for dogs. I personally prefer all-natural peanut butter which is just pure peanuts.  

Go for cold plain greek yogurt for thick creamy frosting. You can use regular plain yogurt too. Avoid any flavored kind.

If you are using regular yogurt. Strain it to remove the water/whey and then use it. If you use the yogurt as is, the frosting will be a bit runnier but still delicious, and promise your fur baby won't be upset about it!!

I prefer to keep the cupcakes mildy sweet so I add honey just while making the frosting. You can also add 1-2 tablespoons of honey (or to taste) to cupcakes based on how sweet you prefer your dog cupcakes.

Before serving the pupcakes to your dog, remove the paper liners.

These dog cupcakes are made with dog-friendly ingredients and will not upset your dog's stomach but please consult your pet’s veterinarian in case your dog has any allergies.

6 homemade dog cupcakes topped with frosting and bone biscuits

Frequently Asked Questions 

How long is Pupcakes good for?

These peanut butter dog cupcakes can be stored for up to a week in the refrigerator when stored air-tight. I usually spread these throughout the week, and give my fur baby one each day during the birthday week.

Can I freeze pupcakes?

Yes, you can freeze these peanut butter pupcakes without frosting. Allow to cool completely and then wrap individually in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer-safe ziplock bag or container. Thaw, frost and serve.

Which Peanut butter is safe for dogs?

You can use any brand of peanut butter as long as it is xylitol-free/sugar-free and as clean as possible i.e. without vegetable oils with just plain peanuts. All-natural peanut butter is usually the best since they contain only one ingredient - peanuts.

Side close view of peanut butter pupcakes

Hope your fur baby enjoys these Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes as much as Sasha did!! !! If you give this recipe a try, please rate by clicking stars ⭐️ on the recipe card. Thank you ❤️! You can also follow me on Facebook and Instagram to see what’s cooking in my kitchen!!

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Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes

Shweta Arora
Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes are dog-friendly cupcakes frosted with peanut butter yogurt frosting and topped with bone-shaped dog biscuits. These healthy homemade dog cupcakes are made with whole wheat flour, peanut butter, applesauce, carrots, and yogurt and have no oil, no butter, and no cream cheese. Easy, simple, and perfect treats to celebrate your dog's birthday!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 7 pupcakes
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
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Ingredients
  

For Peanut Butter Pupcakes:

  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ cup carrots finely shredded
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • Honey optional and to taste, I skipped it since I added it to frosting

For Peanut Butter Yogurt Frosting:

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt See notes
  • 2 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
  • Bone shaped Dog biscuits (optional) for decoration

Instructions
 

Making Peanut Butter Pupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line the standard muffin tin with cupcake liners and keep aside.
  •  In a medium mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, applesauce, and yogurt. Whisk until well combined.
  • Now add one egg and whisk until smooth followed by shredded carrots. Mix until well combined. 
  • Sift the wheat flour and baking soda and mix using a spatula until the batter is just mixed. Do not over mix the batter.
  • Divide the batter equally into 6 or 7 pupcakes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 mins or until a toothpick inserted at the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
  • Let them rest in the pan for 10 mins then transfer them to a cooling rack. Once they have completely cooled down they are ready to be frosted.

Making Peanut Butter Yogurt Frosting

  • To make the frosting, whisk honey, yogurt (see notes), and peanut butter until well combined. 
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a nozzle of choice and frost the pupcakes.  You can even skip the piping bag and directly spread the frosting over the pupcakes using a spoon or spatula.
  • Finally, top with their favorite treat. I topped mine with mini bone-shaped dog biscuits
  • Yummy and healthy Carrot Peanut Butter Pupcakes are ready. Serve with lots of love and hugs

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Notes

Use peanut butter that doesn't contain Xylitol (an artificial sweetener) since it is not good/safe for dogs. I personally prefer all-natural peanut butter which is just pure peanuts.  
Go for cold plain Greek yogurt for thick creamy frosting. You can use regular plain yogurt too. Avoid flavored yogurt.
If you are using regular plain yogurt, strain it through a muslin cloth to remove the excess water/whey, and then use it. If you use the yogurt as is, the frosting will be a bit runnier but still delicious, and promise your fur baby won't be upset about it!!
I prefer to keep the cupcakes mildy sweet, so I add honey only while making the frosting. You can also add 1-2 tablespoons of honey (or to taste) to cupcakes based on how sweet you prefer your dog cupcakes.
Before serving the pupcakes to your dog, remove the paper liners.
These dog cupcakes can be stored for a week in the refrigerator in an airtight container. 
These dog cupcakes are made with dog-friendly ingredients and will not upset your dog's stomach but please consult your pet’s veterinarian in case your dog has any allergies.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1608IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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Update Notes: This post was originally published on Apr 7, 2016, but was republished with, step-by-step instructions, tips, and a video in July of 2022.

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  1. Martie

    August 23, 2022 at 10:46 am

    I just want to thank your for such a wonderful recipe - as well as for such a clear and thorough explanation of everything! You are a saint for being so patient with answering all these questions so tactfully, the answers for which you've already explained so carefully within your article many times. I wish every food blogger was this clear and thorough in their directions!

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      August 25, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      Hi Martie, Thank you for such a thoughtful comment. Makes me happy to read it and glad you liked the recipe and the article.

      Reply
  2. Anaya

    December 16, 2021 at 1:55 am

    Can I use oat flour instead?

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      December 16, 2021 at 8:20 am

      Hi Anaya, I haven't tried this recipe using oat flour but I think it will work. Just that you may need slightly more oat flour compared to whole wheat. Start with what is mentioned in the recipe and add a tablespoon more until the desired consistency of the batter is achieved. Or best use it in combination with wheat flour. Hope this helps! Please share if you try it with oat flour and how it turned out. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Martha

    December 11, 2020 at 11:01 am

    Can you make them ahead of time and freeze them?

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      December 11, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Martha,
      Yes, you can freeze them without frosting. Allow to cool completely and then wrap individually in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer-safe ziplock bag or container. Thaw,frost and serve. Hope this helps!!

      Reply
  4. Christina

    September 15, 2020 at 9:19 am

    5 stars
    These were super easy! I didn’t have applesauce so I substituted in a mashed banana - worked perfectly! Our KCCS turned one today - thank you!

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      September 15, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Yay! makes me so happy to know that! banana sounds delicious. Thank you!!

      Reply
  5. Snehal

    April 27, 2020 at 11:03 am

    Looks delicious. Can greek yogurt be used? Which peanut brand did you use?
    Can't wait to make it for our dog.

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      April 27, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      Thank you Snehal! I cant wait for you to make these for your furball. Yes, greek yogurt works. Infact it will make a nice frosting since it will be thick. Use any brand of peanut butter just make sure its xylitol-free/sugar free and as clean as possible i.e. without vegetable oils just plain peanuts and may be salt.

      Reply
  6. Linda

    February 26, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    Can pat four be substituted for the wheat flour? I have a grand dog with a wheat allergy.

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      February 26, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      Yes, you can substitute wheat flour with reg flour.

      Reply
  7. Regina

    January 05, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    I’m making these for my great-granddogs, his birthday is tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      January 06, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      That so nice! hope he loves it!! Happy birthday to him!!

      Reply
  8. Mary

    December 22, 2019 at 12:41 am

    What kind of yogurt should I buy? Plain?

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      December 22, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      Hi Mary, I've used plain yogurt for this recipe.

      Reply
  9. Belinda

    December 18, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    This recipe sounds great! Would it be possible to just bake it in a cake tin rather than making pupcakes? Should I double the recipe?

    I'm going to a doggo birthday party in the new year and would love to bring a dog-friendly cake!

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      December 18, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      Hi Belinda - yes you could bake this into a 6inch cake at 350 for 20-30mins. You can also try this one if you like - https://shwetainthekitchen.com/2017/05/applesauce-banana-dog-cake.html

      Reply
  10. Sue

    August 26, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    Awesome recipe. Thanks!
    To you and your readers, please ensure you use peanut butter WITHOUT Xylitol. It is common sweetener in peanut butter, but is toxic to dogs.

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      August 26, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      Glad you liked it Sue! Thank you sharing the information about Xylithol.

      Reply
  11. Shari

    January 19, 2019 at 10:01 am

    How long do these keep? Should I keep them in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Shweta Arora

      January 22, 2019 at 9:44 pm

      Hi Shari - Keep them airtight and refrigerated and they are good for a week or so.

      Reply
  12. beena stephen

    April 09, 2016 at 3:54 am

    Yummmy yummy. Looks too good.

    Reply

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