This month is all about investing. Investing our time, energy, and our money. As a dog mom, investing means setting aside time and money to take care of you and your fur baby’s well-being. The beauty is we can start investing my using what we have right in front of us, like using a few leftovers is your fridge. Which brings me to this month’s pupcake recipe.
These Vegetable Medley Pupcakes are straight from our eBook, Sugar’s Dish: My Start from Scratch Story & 10 “Easy As Pupcake” Recipes to Try at Home. They’re dedicated to investing with what you have in front of us to nurture your financial well-being.
ABOUT THE VEGETABLE MEDLEY PUPCAKES
These Vegetable Medley Pupcakes include a mixed blend of applesauce, broccoli, zucchini, and carrots. According to the American Kennel Club, carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber for your dog. Raw and cooked carrots are a healthy add to your dog’s diet. Broccoli is high in fiber and vitamin C as well as low in fat. They make a great treat, however, should be given in small quantities to avoid gastric irritation. Zucchini is a green squash that contains lots of nutrients and provides a lot of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Apples are not just a sweet treat, but they are also a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidants.
WHEN TO BAKE THESE VEGETABLE MEDLEY PUPCAKES
This pupcake recipe was created with some extra produce I had in my refrigerator. I’ve been known to unintentionally let produce go bad because I forget that they’re in the bin. So, these pupcakes are great for any dog mom looking to clean out the fridge. There also a fun treat for those dogs who aren’t crazy about eating their vegetables (Sugar hates raw carrots). So, these Vegetable Medley Pupcakes are a great way to add a few light veggies to an afternoon snack menu. You can also freeze your pupcakes to help them last longer. In our blog post, How to Freeze Your Pupcakes, we’re sharing quick tips on how to freeze and store your pupcakes.
BAKING BARKFIRMATION & INVESTING IN YOURSELF
“Ingredients are an investment.” Everything we purchase in an investment. It’s up to us to think through what we’re really investing in. Think of your purchases as ingredients. Each ingredient is investing something into your future. These pupcakes, for instance, are an investment in my dog’s health and well-being. They’re also an investment in my creativity as I chose to repurpose my leftovers and turn them into something amazing. Plus, it’s an investment in my pocket and a lesson to be more intentional in my food purchases.
WHERE TO GET THE VEGETABLE MEDLEY PUPCAKE RECIPE
This Vegetable Pupcake recipe was inspired by some leftover produce in my fridge and my willingness to not waste food. And yes. The produce was still fresh enough to use before I used them in the recipe. You can get the recipe along with nine other beginner’s pupcake recipes in our eBook, Sugar’s Dish: My Start from Scratch Story & 10 “Easy As Pupcake” Recipes to Try at Home.
Plus, we’d love to hear your pupcake story. What’s your dog’s favorite veggie snack? Stay connected and share your pupcake stories with us @pupcakesugar.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
I started Pupcake Sugar when I was laid off and it helped me rediscover my own creative talents. Plus, I could save a little money on store bought treats I’d been buying for Sugar too. Hence, how I turned Sugar’s daily shenanigans into a brand. I created an illustrated character inspired by her and her love of pupcakes. Sugar’s character is a “pupcakepreneur” that owns and operates her own pupcakery called Pupcake Sugar.
Sugar shares her stories of life, love, and favorite pupcake recipes. We invite you to her world. Sign up for the Pupcake Sugar mailing list to get Sugar’s favorite birthday pupcake recipe to try at home with your dog. Also, check out the Shop page for more of Sugar’s pupcake recipes and the stories that inspired them.
As with any dog treat, these Vegetable Medley Pupcakes should be given to your dog in moderation. They should not replace or serve as your dog’s primary diet. Please consult with your veterinarian on your dog’s diet.
Note: 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.
