I consider myself driven, ambitious. If I want something, I’m going to work like anything to get it. I’ve always been this way. Basically…

Life without goals to aim for is absolutely boring.

So, I’ve been setting and reaching goals from the time I was a little pup. For instance, I love climbing underneath the covers. It’s one of my places to go when I just want a moment to myself. Sometimes a girl just needs her alone time.

When I was younger, I climbed my way into this cozy blue blanket. It was all fun and games until I got stuck and couldn’t get out. I thought I’d never see the light of day again. But, just like Dori says…

“Just keep swimming.”

So, I did. And finally saw the light shining from a hole that would lead me out. I learned then and there that’s what life is about, really. Setting goals and working to achieve them, no matter how scary and dark it gets.

Now, whether it’s leaping a little higher to jump on Mom’s bed, grabbing that interesting sock out of the hamper, or even swiping a pupcake while Mom’s taking a picture of it, I’m going to try. Even if I don’t succeed, the adventure to get there is worth it. Then I can at least share all my stories with you.

These Peanut Butter & Jam Pupcakes are perfect for those ambitious pups like me who aren’t afraid to go after their goals.

Try one and let us know what you think. Also, we believe that every pupcake has a story. So, we’d love to hear your ambitious pup pupcake story…

Discuss a time you had a goal. What was the goal? How did you work to achieve it?

Please share your pupcake story in the box below. A bonus if you give a shout out to someone who helped you. 

Ingredients

Peanut Butter & Jam Pupcakes

• ½ Cup Brown Rice Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¼ Cup Olive Oil
• ⅓ Cup Plain Yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1 Egg

Strawberry Jam Filling

• ½ Cup Strawberries, stems removed
• ¾ Teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• ¼ Cup Honey

Peanut Butter & Jam Pupcake Frosting

• ¼ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted with no added sugars)
• 3 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt

Instructions

Yields: 12 Mini Pupcakes

For Peanut Butter & Jam Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350° Line 12 1.75” inch mini-muffin pan with paper bake cups and set aside.
2. In small bowl mix together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add oil, yogurt, honey, and egg. Beat on medium speed about 2 minutes or until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients into the mixture and blend for approximately 2 minutes until well mixed.
5. Fill each cupcake liner with 1 tablespoon of pupcake mix and bake for 12 minutes. Pupcakes are done when you can stick a toothpick into the cake and it comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
6. Cut small hole in middle of pupcake. Fill with strawberry jam filling.
7. Spread or pipe whipped peanut butter and jam pupcake frosting onto the pupcakes.

For Strawberry Jam Filling

1. Put strawberries, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a saucepan. Cook and stir occasionally for 40 minutes over low heat until juices are released.
2. Bring pan to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir occasionally for 15 minutes until mixture registers 210 degrees on a candy thermometer.
3. Cut small hole in middle of the pupcake. Fill pupcake with strawberry jam filling.

For Peanut Butter & Jam Pupcake Frosting

1. In large mixing bowl beat, yogurt and peanut butter together on medium speed. Mix until creamy. Frosting should have the consistency of whipped cream.
2. Spread or pipe whipped peanut butter frosting onto the pupcakes.

Notes

• This recipe is for a fun treat ONLY. It should not replace your dog’s regular meals. Please consult with your vet on the best plan for your dog’s diet.