Sometimes you have to see beyond what’s in front of you.
At least that’s what Mom’s freezer says to me. Well, the freezer didn’t actually “say” anything to me because it can’t talk. However, seeing beyond what’s in front of me is certainly what it represents. Check this out.
The other day, Mom and I realized that we’ve shared over 100 pupcake recipes with all of you. Now, that’s definitely quite the portfolio to be proud of. I feel myself getting wealthier and wealthier with each one of the pupcake recipes we’ve shared.
If I’m being exact, we’ve shared 103 different pupcake recipes. That’s 103 different stories, 103 different lessons, and most importantly, 103 wonderful memories.
Mom’s faithful freezer has been there every step of the way.
When we started Pupcake Sugar, it was a fun way to share Mom’s pupcake recipes accompanied by my pup-tales. However, as we moved forward, baking once a week wasn’t going to be easy. Between Mom’s job, my grooming appointments and other life responsibilities, baking weekly wasn’t going to always be an option.
So, Mom took the initiative to see beyond the here and now, and think long-term.
That’s when our freezer became a major player in the long-term strategy. It not only forced Mom to map out a schedule for baking, but also allowed her to bake a few different pupcake flavors at one time. Then she would freeze them until it was time for us to share that recipe with all of you. You see…
Building wealth takes long-term strategy and planning.
It’s a marathon, not a sprint. It doesn’t happen overnight and takes patience, consistency and commitment. However, you’ll never get to wealth without taking the first step towards building that long-term plan.
Focusing on the present moment gets us through our daily to-do lists. It can get us through some not so ideal situations and compartmentalize all of the decisions that we have to make. Focusing on the present moment also keeps us focused.
However, solely focusing on the present can often make us feel that we are on a constant wheel. It doesn’t allow us to step back and see how our current actions fit into the bigger picture.
Developing a long-term plan helps you identify those goals you want to achieve. It gives you direction and even gives you room to make adjustments. Long-term planning also gives you the chance to plan for unexpected situations that weren’t in the plan at all.
For instance, if Mom has an unexpected trip she has to take. She got a new pupcake recipe stored and ready to go. So, she doesn’t have to worry about figuring out how she can bake and make her work trip. And, I don’t have to miss out on building my pupcake portfolio.
Wealth, however you define it, is a long-term plan. Focusing on the present moment keeps you focused on getting there. But, you’ll never get there without a long-term approach. So, whether it’s 3 months or 3 years take some time to develop your own long-term strategy.
These Peanut Butter “Pup-corn” Pupcakes are dedicated to building a long-term plan.
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.
Do you have a long-term plan? If so, how has it worked for you? If not, what’s the first step you’ll take to building one?
Please share your pupcake story in the box below.
Checkout the recipe below
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Yields
- 8 – 10 Mini Pupcakes
Ingredients
“Pup-corn”
- 1/2 Cup Popcorn Kernels
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
“Pup-Corn” Pupcakes
- 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon 100% Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 Egg
Peanut Butter Frosting
- 1/4 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted with no added sugars)
- 3 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt
Instructions
For “Pup-corn”
- 1Pour olive oil into a heavy 3-quart or larger pan with a lid
- 2Place 3 – 4 kernels in the oil, cover pan, and turn heat on medium high. When the first kernel pops, immediately add the remaining ½ cup of kernels.
- 3Shake pan gently over the heat with lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.
- 4When popping slows to 2 – 3 seconds apart, remove pan from heat, and carefully pour into a large bowl.
- 5Serve your pup based on serving size. Please make sure to get rid of those kernels that aren’t fully popped as they can be harmful for your pup.
For “Pup-corn” Pupcakes
- 1Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 8 – 10 1.75-inch mini-muffin pan with paper bake cups and set aside.
- 2In small bowl mix together, flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- 3In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, yogurt, maple syrup and egg. Beat on medium speed about 2 minutes or until combined.
- 4Add dry ingredients into the mixture and blend for approximately 2 minutes until well mixed.
- 5Fill each cupcake liner with 1 tablespoon of pupcake mix.
- 6Bake 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.
- 7Cut a hole in the middle of the pupcake and insert 1 or 2 pieces of popped popcorn.
- 8Spread or pipe peanut butter frosting onto the pupcakes.
- 9Add popped “pup-corn” on top.
For Peanut Butter Frosting
- 1In large mixing bowl beat peanut butter and yogurt together on medium speed. Mix until creamy. Frosting should have the consistency of whipped cream.
- 2Spread or pipe peanut butter frosting onto the pupcakes.
- 3Add popped “pup-corn” on top.
Notes
Pupcake Sugar in no way provides any warranty, express or implied, relating to any recipes on this website. The recipes are based on Sugar’s personal experiences with them. Please be aware that your pup may have allergies or other conditions that may make the recipes not suitable for their lifestyle— consult with your vet as needed or roll with your judgment as the pet parent in charge. Pupcake Sugar is not liable for upset tummies or any other outcomes of experimenting with our recipes on this site.
