Maya Angelou stated…

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

This, my loves, is a true testament to our legacy. Essentially, our legacy is our gift to the world. Not to be mistaken with our talents. Our talents are those things we do well. And, if we practice those talents they can move from good to great. However, our legacy runs much deeper than a few hours of practice. Our legacies are the feelings that others get about us the moment someone mentions our name. It’s the hearts we touch everyday. As Peter Strople said…

Our legacies are rooted in our intentions. They are the big and little things we do for ourselves and others throughout our day.  Not just through artistic forms such as poetry, music, and art, but also through how we show love and caring for those around us. Our legacies live on through the good we do and the way we make people feel.

Our legacies are also our purpose. My purpose in particular is to make sure that everyone knows that someone loves them unconditionally. That’s why I make a point of immediately greeting anyone that I meet. I also make it a point to let any human who wants to love over me for a few seconds feel free to do so.

These Carrot Pupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting are dedicated to those pups that love to give love.

We also 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.

How do you not only celebrate your legacy, but also the legacies of the ones you love?

Please share your pupcake story in the box below.

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Ingredients

Carrot Pupcakes

• ½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• ⅓ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• 2 Tablespoons Shredded or Chopped Carrots
• 1 Tablespoon 100% Maple Syrup
• 1 Egg

Peanut Butter Frosting

• ¼ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted with no added sugars)
• 3 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt

Instructions

Yields: 12 Mini Pupcakes

For Carrot Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.  Line 12 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, carrots, maple syrup, 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 cake and it comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
6. Spread or pipe peanut butter frosting onto the pupcakes.

For Peanut Butter Frosting

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