Recipe 13: Party Pupcakes

Recipe 13: Party Pupcakes
source: bullwrinkle.com
Tiny tested: Not yet
vegetarian: yes

Ingredients:
*1 large apple
*1 1/2 cups wheat flour
*1/4 cup oatmeal
*2 teaspoons baking powder
*1/2 teaspoon baking soda
*1/2 cup plain yogurt
*1/2 cup water
*1/4 cup vegetable oil
*2 tablespoons honey 2 eggs
*1 cup grated cheddar cheese

For the Frosting
*8 oz Neufchatel Cheese (lowfat cream cheese)
*2 tablespoons plain yogurt
*2 tablespoons honey
*2-3 tablespoons flour

Method:
Preheat oven to 400 ° F (200 ° C). Grease muffin tins.

Core, slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one). Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda. In a medium bowl, blend together the yogurt, water, oil, honey, and eggs, then stir in the apple and cheese. Add to the flour mixture and stir until mixed.

Spoon into the muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let rest in the muffin tins for a few minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.

For the frosting, combine the Neufchatel cheese (at room temperature), honey, and yogurt until smooth. Add enough flour to thicken the frosting to a good spreading consistency. Frost the pupcakes and you're ready for a doggone good party!

Makes 16-18 pupcakes. If you prefer a single-layer cake, spoon the batter into a sheet pan and bake for an extra 15-20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean). Let the cake cool, then frost and decorate.

Recipe 12: Banana Biscotti

Recipe 12: Banana Biscotti
source: bullwrinkle.com
Tiny tested: Not yet
vegetarian: yes

Ingredients:
*5 cups flour
*1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
*½ teaspoon baking soda
*1 egg
*¼ cup vegetable oil
*1 ½ cups banana, pureed
*2 teaspoons vanilla
*water

Method:
Preheat oven to 325F. Place dry ingredients in large bowl. Make a well in the center. Blend egg, oil and banana together. Add into the dry ingredinets in well. start combining together. Add water, one teaspoon at a time as needed. Knead by hand on table until mixed thoroughly. Form into logs approximately 2" - 2 1/2" high. Flatten so that log iis 6" - 7" wide by 1" high. Place on non-stick baking sheets or lightly greased ones. Bake 30 - 40 minutes. Remove and cool for 10 minutes. Slice into 1/2" - 3/4" slices. Place on baking sheets and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Store in airtight container.

Recipe 11: Ginger Banana Party Cake

Recipe 11: Ginger Banana Party Cake
source: Party-photo-favors.com
Tiny tested: Not yet
vegetarian: yes

Ingredients:
* 2/3 cup mashed bananas
* 1/2 cup softened butter
* 3 large eggs
* 3/4 cup water
* 2 cups Unbleached Flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 tsp ginger
* 2 teaspoons cinnamon
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method:
Beat together mashed banana and butter until creamy. Add eggs and water. Beat well. Stir in dry ingredients. Beat until smooth, Add nuts. Spoon batter evenly into oiled and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes, remove from pan, replace on rack and cool.

Banana & Mock-Choc Frosting:
* 2 cup mashed banana
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 6 tablespoon powdered carob
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 3 tablespoon unbleached flour
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Blend thoroughly and spread on cooled cake. Sprinkle with well-chopped pecans.

Warning - the above recipe originally included raisins. Raisins & grapes might cause kidney failure in dogs so we dropped this ingredient from the recipe. See DogPack.com for more information.

Recipe 10: Birthday Cake, Peanut Butter Carrot

Recipe 10: Birthday Cake, Peanut Butter Carrot
source: Party-photo-favors.com
Tiny tested: Not yet
Vegetarian: yes

Ingredients:
* 1 cup flour
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1/4 cup peanut butter
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 1 cup shredded carrots
* 1 tsp. vanilla
* 1/3 cup honey
* 1 egg

Method:
Mix flour and baking soda. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into greased 8" round cake pan and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Let cool. Puree cottage cheese in blender for icing. Decorate with more peanut butter and carrots.

Recipe 9: Poochie Pint-Sized Carrot Treats

Recipe 9: Poochie Pint-Sized Carrot Treats
source: Poop Dog Pantry
Tiny tested: Not yet
Vegetarian: yes

Ingredients:
*1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
*1/4 cup (1/2stick) margarine
*1 - 2 drops each red & yellow food dye (optional)
*1 jar, medium sized, baby food carrots
*1 cup all-purpose flour
*1/2 tsp. garlic powder
*1/4 - 1/3 cup milk

Method:
Melt cheese and margarine in a saucepan, stirring frequently. Take off heat. Stir in food dye, to make orange color. Add carrots, flour, and garlic powder. Stir until well blended. Add enough milk to form into a ball. Transfer to a mixing bowl and chill for one hour.

Roll dough on a lightly floured, flat surface to 1/4" thickness. Place on a cookie sheet lightly sprayed with nonfat cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 - 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely.

Recipe 8: Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Treats

Recipe 8: Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Treats
source: Poop Dog Pantry
Tiny tested: Not yet
vegetarian: yes

Ingredients:
*1-32oz. container of vanilla yogurt
*1 cup of peanut butter

Method:
1. Put the peanut butter in a microwave safe dish and microwave until melted.
2. Mix the yogurt and the melted peanut butter in a bowl.
3. Pour mixture into cupcake papers and freeze

Recipe 7: Cheesey Dog Cookies

Recipe 7: Cheesey Dog Cookies
Source: The Poop Pantry
Tiny tested: Not yet
Vegetarian: yes

Ingredients:
*2 cups all purpose flour
*1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
*1/4 tsp.garlic powder
*1/2 c. vegetable oil
*4 - 5 Tbsp. water

Method:
Combine everything except water. Whisk in food processor until consistancy of cornmeal. Then add water until mixture forms a ball. Roll it into 1/2" thickness and cut into shapes. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets about 10 min. (depending on size of shapes) at 400. Cool and store in refrigerator.