One word: INTENTION

Why did we decide to start that business? Why did we opt to live in that city? Why did we choose to go to that party? Our decisions are based on intention. Believe it or not, our intention is the core of everything we do.

At the surface our decisions are often based on rationale. However, our intentions are the guiding light behind all those decisions. No matter how you slice it. Our intentions are our “WHY,” our purpose, our reason for moving forward with anything. In fact, our intention is our motivation. It’s what we live for and, honestly, what gets us out of bed each morning.

Oprah Winfrey once stated…

Identifying our intentions is where the real work takes place. It forces us to be reflective, especially when we have to make those big decisions. That’s when we’re forced to ask ourselves what do we really want. So, let your intention guide you along the way whenever you’re faced with making decisions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      For instance, making the decision to learn how to “sit” on command wasn’t because I wanted to impress Mom with my cuteness. It was simply because I realized that I got some really tasty treats when I would “sit” on command. So, my intention was to basically get all of the treats that I could.

These Banana Oatmeal Pupcakes With Carob Peanut Butter Cream are dedicated to reflecting on our intentions.

And of course, we believe that every pupcake has a love story. So, while your favorite pup is PUPPY LOVIN’ on these pupcakes, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s your favorite way to reflect on your intentions?

Please share your pupcake story in the box below.

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Ingredients

For Banana Oatmeal Pupcakes

• ½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• ½ Cup Quaker Oats
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon 100% Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 Mashed Banana
• 1 Egg

For Carob Peanut Butter Cream

• 2 Tablespoons Carob Powder
• ⅓ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted with no added sugars)
• ¼ Cup Plain Yogurt

Instructions

Yields: 12 – 16 Mini Pupcakes

For Banana Oatmeal Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line 12 – 16 1.75-inch mini-muffin pan with paper bake cups and set aside.
2. In small bowl mix together flour, baking powder, dried Quaker oats. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, maple syrup, mashed banana, 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.
6. Bake pupcakes 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.
7. Spread or pipe carob peanut butter cream onto the pupcakes.

For Carob Peanut Butter Cream

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