I love getting my hair done.

Once a month, Mom takes me to the spa to get it done.  For a few hours, I sit on the table and get pampered.  I walk into the spa with my hair wild.  I walk out with a fresh cut and soft fluffy hair blowing in the wind.

The moment Mom and I pull into the parking lot, I start barking with excitement.  And once we get out the car, I find myself running straight to the door.  There’s nothing like a fresh new hairstyle to get your day started.

You see, I love my hair.  It’s like no one else’s.  Sometimes it’s curly.  Sometimes it’s straight.  And, sometimes it doesn’t have a clue of what it wants to do.  However, It’s mine.  I used to dream of having hair like the dogs I see in magazines and on TV, but I learned that my hair is mine for a reason and I should be proud of it.

It took me a minute, but I finally got there.  As I became more confident about my poodle hair, I fell more in love with watching it do its thing.

I always believe that a fresh new hairstyle or a bold new look can make any woman (human or pup) feel like she can conquer the world.  Ever notice how good you feel walking out of the spa?  I always find myself walking a little taller, strutting a little longer and whipping my hair back and forth (thanks Willow Smith!).

In the words of Coco Chanel…

However, I’ll take it one step further.  Whether we decide to cut, color, highlight, sleek it or simply keep it the same, our hair shows the world how we are evolving.

For centuries, hair has always been a form of self-expression.  It expresses our emotions, heritage, culture and individuality.  I’ve also come to realize that our hair can be an outward reflection of how we take care of our inner-selves.  Ever notice how great hair days align with how great you’re feeling on the inside?

More importantly, our hair is a part of our journey through this lovely life of ours.  And, like seasons our hair changes with every new phase of life we enter into.  When I was a puppy my hair was super straight, but now it’s curly.  I can almost guarantee that your hairstyle has changed since you were little too.

So be proud of your hair and wear it the way that you see fit.  Our hair doesn’t define us, however our hair is definitely an extension of our beautiful journeys.  So…

These Pumpkin Blueberry Muffin Pupcakes are dedicated to the beauty of our hair and the journey our hair goes through with us.

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.

What’s your favorite hair moment or style thus far?  Why?  Or, what inspired you to change your hair?

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

Pumpkin Blueberry Muffin Pupcakes

• ½ Cup Brown Rice Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ⅓ Cup Pumpkin Puree
• ⅓ Cup Plain Yogurt
• 1 Egg
• ¼ Cup Blueberries

Honey Glazed Icing (Optional)

• ¼ Cup Plain Yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon Pure Honey

Instructions

Yields: 12 – 15 Mini Pupcakes

For Pumpkin Blueberry Muffin Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 12 – 15 1.75-inch mini-muffin pan with paper bake cups and set aside.
2. In small bowl mix together flour, baking powder and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, pumpkin puree, yogurt 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 in blueberries.
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.
8. Pipe, drizzle, or spread honey glazed icing onto the pupcakes (optional).

For Honey Glazed Icing (Optional)

1. In small mixing bowl beat yogurt and honey together on medium speed.
2. Pipe, drizzle, or spread honey glazed icing 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.