There’s this big purple bag that lives in the back of Mom’s closet. It’s got four wheels, a huge zipper, and a handle that goes up and down with the push of a button.

I was 6 months old the first time I caught sight of that bag. The moment Mom pulled it out of the closet and plopped it on her bed, I was intrigued. I watched (and sniffed) in amazement as she filled it with clothes, shoes, and even that hot iron she uses for her hair.

Once she was done, that bag sat in the corner of the room until the next morning. When Mom got up, she got dressed, loaded that purple bag into the car, and before I knew it we were headed to Grandma’s. She hugged me goodbye and was gone from my life for the next 3 days.

I’ve always been extremely observant.

I love to watch and listen to everything going on around me. I’ve also never been afraid to sniff around either. I love to learn. However, I can’t read and most humans don’t understand the international language of dog “barks.” So, reading a book, searching through a phone, or even asking Alexa for information is out of the question.

I choose to take a simpler approach to learning. I gain knowledge by simply observing the world. Experiencing the sights, sounds, and the smells is where my knowledge comes from. Truthfully…

Knowledge is power.

It’s a tool. The knowledge we gain shows us not just how things are now, but also opens our eyes to the possibility of how things can be. Most importantly, knowledge is the pathway to wisdom. As Anthony Douglas Williams stated…

Wisdom is even more powerful. It’s something that no one can take from you because it comes from your own personal experiences. Wisdom is taking everything you’ve learned and observed and applying it to your own life. So when Mom pulls out that purple bag, I’m wise enough to know to stay close to her side.

Quality time is absolutely necessary because I won’t see her for a few days. In fact, talking about this purple bag makes me miss her even though she’s right in the next room. So, I’m headed over to snuggle with her now. And…

These Banana Oatmeal Muffin Pupcakes are dedicated to reveling in your power and listening to your wisdom.

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.

My wisdom has come from observing the world around me. Discuss a time you learned something from simply observing the world around you. How did it make you wiser?

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

Banana Oatmeal Muffin Pupcakes

• ½ Cup Brown Rice Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• ½ Cup Quaker Oats
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 Mashed Banana
• 1 Egg

Instructions

Yields: 12 Mini Muffin Pupcakes

For Banana Oatmeal Muffin 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, baking powder, dried oats. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, maple syrup, mashed banana 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.
6. 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. 

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.