‘Tis the season for holiday celebrations, shopping, dinners, and parties. The list of holiday planning is endless. However, while you’re putting up those decorations, looking for that party outfit, and checking in on your loved ones, remember one thing.

Check in with yourself.

While this is definitely the season of togetherness, it should also be a time for you to reflect   Reflecting is about staying in tune to your own individual needs. How can you possibly be there for someone else if you’re neglecting your own sense of self? As Carrie Bradshaw said…

If you’re at your best for yourself, you can definitely be the best for someone else. Check in on your mind. Check in on your body. And, check in on your soul. Use these check-ins as a way to fall in love with yourself over and over again.

Think about it. Do you know why pups are so good at loving their humans? It’s simply because we love ourselves so much that we’ve got a lot of love to give.

These Apple Cranberry Muffin Pupcakes are dedicated to making the time to fall in love with ourselves.

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.

Name one fun way you’ll make an effort to check in with yourself this holiday season.

Please share your pupcake story in the box below.

And, after you’ve tried this recipe please share it with us @pupcakesugar on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or all three. We’d love to see how they turned out for you.

Ingredients

Apple Cranberry Muffin Pupcakes

• ½ Cup Brown Rice Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• ⅓ Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
• 1 Egg
• 3 Tablespoons Cranberries

Instructions

Yields: 8 – 10 Mini Pupcakes

For Apple Cranberry Muffin Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.  Line 8 – 10 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 olive oil, applesauce, 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. Stir cranberries into mixture.
6. Fill each cupcake liner with 1 tablespoon of pupcake mix.
7. 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.

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.