There’s this big piece of glass in my house. It almost looks like a huge window, but the only thing I ever see are the same exact things that are in Mom’s bedroom. Same bed, same dresser, even the clothes hanging in the closet look exactly like Mom’s. And get this…

Every time I walk past I even spot a dog that looks exactly like me.

When I bark, she barks. When I wag my tail, she wags hers too. She even nods her head and raises her paw exactly when I do. She’s cute and all, but she’s completely copying my style. I know they say that imitation is the best form of flattery, but…

I’d rather be an original than the “copy and paste” version of some other pup. So, my advice to the cute pup in the window copying me is to “be the pup that satisfies you.” Life’s more fun that way. And of course, some indulgence in a few pupcakes is always fun too.

These Carob Apple Spice Pupcakes are perfect for those pups that aren’t afraid to be an original.

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 pupcake story…

What makes you an original pup?

Please share your pupcake story in the box below.

Ingredients

Carob Apple Spice Pupcakes

• ½ Cup Brown Rice Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Carob Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• ⅓ Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
• 1 Egg

Carob Cream Frosting

• ½ Cup Greek Yogurt
• ½ Cup Brown Rice Flour
• 2 Tablespoons Carob Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Unsweetened Apple Sauce

Instructions

Yields: 12 Mini Pupcakes

For Carob Apple Spice 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, baking powder, carob powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, apple sauce, 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 pupcake, and it comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
6. Spread or pipe carob cream frosting onto the pupcakes.

For Carob Cream Frosting

1. In large mixing bowl beat Greek yogurt, flour, carob, and apple sauce together on medium speed. Mix until creamy. Frosting should have the consistency of butter cream.
2. Spread or pipe carob cream 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.