Anyone ever have trouble getting started on a rainy morning?

I can’t be the only one who wants to pull the covers over her head for another 5 minutes of sleep. Rainy mornings are always the perfect formula for sleeping in. It’s dark, quiet, and the only sound I hear is the tap of raindrops hitting the roof.

When I do finally drag myself out of bed, I tend to move slower than normal. Ten-minute morning routines turn into 20, and morning stretches are usually coupled with a big yawn. Although rainy days aren’t necessarily the most energetic or upbeat for me, I have learned to embrace them by remembering to…

“Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain.”

It’s soothing and calms me down. In life, we get so engrossed in rushing from one place to the next; from one chore to another that we can forget to take it slow. Slowing down from time to time gives our mind, body, and soul a chance to regroup. Whether we recognize it or not those rainy mornings give us an excuse to do just that.

Banana Blueberry Bread Pupcakes are the perfect rainy day breakfast pupcake and an extra excuse to take it easy.

We’re excited to hear what you think.  Also, we believe that there’s a puppy love story for every pupcake occasion.  So, we’d love to hear your pupcake story…

What’s your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? How does it help you relax?

Please share your pupcake story in the box below.

Ingredients

Banana Blueberry Bread Pupcakes

• 1 Ripe Banana
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Pure Honey
• 1 Egg
• ½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 3 Tablespoons Blueberries

Instructions

Yields: 2 Mini Loaf Bread Pupcakes (12 to 16 Bread Slices)

For Banana Blueberry Bread Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe banana and add olive oil. Mix together for approximately 1 minute until smooth.
3. Add in baking powder. Mix together for approximately 1 minute.
4. Add eggs. Mix together for approximately 1 minute.
5. Add flour. Mix together for approximately 1 minute.
6. Add blueberries. Mix together for approximately 1 minute.
7. Add mixture to 2 mini loaf pan cavities in a 3.8 x 2.5 inch mini loaf pan. I used the Wilton Cavity Mini Loaf Pan.
8. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes. Mini loaf bread pupcakes are done when you can stick a toothpick into the bread, and it comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
9. Slice and serve to your pup. You should be able to get 6 to 8 slices per loaf.

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.