I’m a snuggler.

Always have been. Always will be. From the moment Mom brought me home for the first time, I’ve absolutely enjoyed snuggling in her lap.

Honestly if anyone is up for a little puppy love, I’m always open to snuggling in their lap. When there’s more than one person in the room, I’ve even been known to hop from lap to lap in an effort to spread the puppy love around.

This lap hopping became overwhelming the first time my grandma came to visit. I spent the first 10 minutes jumping from her lap on one couch to Mom’s lap on the other couch. Thirty seconds here, 2 minutes there, and a minute snuggle there.

It can become exhausting trying to please everyone all at one time, even if you’re a ball of energy like me. Finally, I decided to go in my own corner and chill after several minutes of trying to please both of them.

As I was laying there, I thought to myself “Sugar, you’re taking on entirely too much.” I realized that I had to let Mom, grandma, and anyone else looking for a quick snuggle know “I love you all, but there’s only so much Sugar to go around. I can only snuggle in one lap at a time.”

It’s a nice mantra don’t you think? I may be a pup, but I’m a female pup. I’m a “she;” a “her;” a woman. And like every female on this planet, I don’t care what species, we’re natural multi-taskers. We spend our lives nurturing the ones we love and have the superpower to juggle a million different things at once.

Some of us have so many slashes after our name that it’s amazing how we can make our lives look so effortless. Take me for instance, I’m a storyteller/chief pupcake taster/daughter/snuggler/puppy lover/sock connoisseur/any other title I feel like fulfilling at any given moment.

Believe me, each one of those titles takes a certain level of time, dedication and responsibility. And while embracing this natural multi-hyphenate lifestyle may be our superpower, if we’re not careful, we could start feeling overwhelmed and feeling like life is just one big blur.

The real secret is to not only embrace the juggle, but to also own it. How do you own it?

LIVE IN THE MOMENT. Take all those projects “one lap at a time.”

When you’re at work, focus on being amazing at work. When you finally get a much-needed girls’ night out, enjoy girls’ night out. When you’re working on that 5 to 9 side-hustle, put those 9 to 5 worries to the side. And, when you’re snuggling with your favorite pup, focus on the puppy love and snuggle on. Time is our most precious resource. Living in the moment will help you get more accomplished and feel like you’re in control.

As for me, when I’m in Mom’s lap I focus on giving her the best puppy love I can. When I’m snuggling with Grandma or anyone else I do the same. And, when I’m in the midst of playing with my favorite slipper or indulging in a pupcake I focus on that only.   So…

These Carob Blueberry Mini Bundt Cake Pupcakes are dedicated to owning your to-do lists, your day, and your life.

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.

How has taking it “one lap at a time” worked for you?

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Ingredients

Carob Blueberry Mini Bundt Cake Pupcakes

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

Blueberry Honey Glazed Icing (Optional)

• ¼ Cup Plain Yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon Pure Honey
• 1 teaspoon Freeze Dried Blueberries Powder

Instructions

Yields: 2 Mini Bundt Pupcakes

 For Carob Blueberry Mini Bundt Cake Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. In small bowl mix together flour, baking powder, and carob powder. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, yogurt, and egg. Beat on medium speed until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients into the mixture and blend until mixed.
5. Stir in blueberries.
6. Fill each 4-1/8-inch by 2-inch mini bundt pan cavity with pupcake mixture. Bake for 20 – 22 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.
7. Pipe, drizzle, or spread blueberry honey glazed icing onto the pupcakes.

For Blueberry Honey Glazed Icing (Optional)

1. In a blender, blend freeze-dried blueberries for approximately 1 to 2 minutes until they become a powder.
2. In small mixing bowl beat yogurt and honey together on medium speed.
3. Add powdered freeze-dried blueberries.
4. Pipe, drizzle, or spread blueberry 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.