Healthy Dog Muffins Recipe
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When you want simple homemade dog treats that are better for your dog, then make my Healthy Dog Muffins recipe! This easy muffin recipe for dogs is one your pup will love, and you'll love it too because you'll know you're feeding them healthier treats that they will absolutely love!
If you're looking for more homemade dog treats and food, check out my Waffle Recipe for Dogs, Chicken Dinner Recipe for Dogs, or my Peanut Butter Dog Cookies!
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This was one of the first recipes I made for John John as a puppy! He loves these simple homemade dog treats so much, and they are so easy to make! These healthy dog muffins are a fantastic homemade treat for your furry friend, packed with wholesome ingredients that provide both nutrition and flavor.
Made with carrots, apples, oat flour, and a touch of all-purpose flour, these muffins are rich in fiber to support healthy digestion. The natural sweetness from the apples and the richness of peanut butter make them irresistible to pups, while eggs and coconut oil add moisture and essential fats for a shiny coat and healthy skin. These muffins are a great way to spoil your dog without resorting to store-bought treats, which often contain additives and preservatives.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
IG Voted: I asked on Instagram stories recently if you guys wanted John John and I to make dog muffins or dog donuts. You all voted for dog muffins, so today I am sharing a recipe for Healthy Dog Muffins. And, I actually made them mini muffins! Make sure to follow us on Instagram so you can vote on new recipes. Follow along @mimisorganiceats and @pugjohnjohn to vote on upcoming recipes!
Homemade Dog Treats: John John was obsessed with the Dog Waffles we made a couple weeks ago. And, so I decided to try to make him something else. While the dog waffles had banana and peanut butter in them as the main base, these Healthy Dog Muffins are made up mainly of carrots and apple. Yeah, there's still some peanut butter in there for them – but I mean c'mon, they love it.
Soft & Mini: You can make these Healthy Dog Muffins in a mini muffin tin, like I did. Or you can also make them in a regular sized muffin tin if you have larger dogs. But, even if you have larger dogs, the mini muffins are like one little bite! John John is so small, I made them mini for him. But, I still only give him a small piece of the mini muffin at a time. He gets one bite for a treat, and he loves them! These are also soft, which make them perfect for all dogs.
Ingredients & Health Benefits
- Carrots: I use organic carrots which provide beta carotene for your dog and they are a sweet veggie that dogs absolutely love!
- Coconut Oil: I use organic coconut oil, which is a healthy fat for dogs. This can also improve their skin and coat as well as aid in digestion, boost immune system, and improve joint health.
- Apple: I use organic apple, this is John John's favorite fruit! It acts as a great sweetener and brings moisture to these muffins. Apples have antioxidants and fiber.
- Eggs: Organic eggs are a great source of omega-3s for your dog. They will also make their coat shiny and smooth.
- Peanut Butter: Organic peanut butter is fine for dogs in moderation. Just be sure that you are using organic peanut butter to avoid GMOs, and that it has no added ingredients or sugars. You can use organic peanut butter with a little salt, that's okay, but nothing else. No salt added peanut butter is also fine. Be very careful to avoid peanut butter with xylitol as this is very toxic to dogs.
- All Purpose Flour: I use Cairnspring Mills Organic All Purpose Flour, using a high quality organic flour is best when sharing wheat with your dog (just like when you eat it!). This way you know it's free of additives and GMOs.
- Oat Flour: I use organic oat flour in addition to all purpose as this has more benefits for you pup as oats have fiber.
- Baking Powder: You'll need a little baking powder for this recipe.
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Tools Needed
- Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
- Mixing Bowl: I use a large mixing bowl to mix up this recipe, it's so easy you don't even need a mixer!
- Spatula: I just use a spatula to mix up this recipe, but a whisk also works.
- Mini Cupcake Pan & Liners: You'll need a mini cupcake pan and liners.
- 1 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop: I use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop these into the pan, but you can also just use a tablespoon or just a spoon.
How to Make Healthy Dog Muffins
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with liners.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, add the avocado oil, carrots, apple, eggs, and peanut butter and whisk to combine.
Add the all purpose flour, oat flour, and baking powder in that order. And whisk to combine completely.
Step 3
Using a mini scoop, or a spoon, fill the muffin liners all the way full. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the tops look set and dry, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (If baking at high altitude, be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for high altitude baking instructions).
FAQ's
While you may be able to give your dog some human muffin recipes – depending on the ingredients, most human muffins are really loaded with sugar! And sugar isn't good for dogs. So, while it may seem like you can give your dog a banana muffin that you bought or made, it's better to make your dog their own muffins that are sugar free and full of healthy ingredients for dogs.
I think homemade dog treats are so much healthier for your dog. I started making Otto my famous Dog Cookies when he was just a year old when I realized that man dog treats don't have the best ingredients. You can find that recipe in my book, Cookies for Everyone. And, that was the main treat he had his entire life, and he lived to be almost 15 year old! That was just my experience, so I say yes!
I think the most healthy treats for dogs are organic treats that are human grade. Just like it matters what we put into our bodies, it also matters what our doggies put into theirs. And, while some dog food may be approved for dogs, it wouldn't necessarily be approved for humans! And, I think that's a problem.
So try making your dog homemade dog treats with organic human grade ingredients. Dogs should be able to enjoy treats too! And it's super fun to bake with your dog and give them something that they will love and that's good for them. Try my Dog Waffles recipe for another great homemade dog treat!
Make sure to store these healthy dog muffins the same way you'd store a muffin you'd make for yourself. I recommend putting them in an airtight container like a Tupperware or zip bag. You can store them in the fridge to keep for longer, up to 1 week. Or you can store them in the freezer and thaw when you need more.
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Healthy Dog Muffins Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 150 grams coconut oil (melted)
- 113 grams carrots (grated)
- 85 grams apple (grated)
- 1 large eggs
- 64 grams peanut butter
- 127 grams all purpose flour
- 57 grams oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, add the coconut oil, carrots, apple, eggs, and peanut butter and whisk to combine.
- Add the all purpose flour, oat flour, and baking powder in that order. And whisk to combine completely.
- Using a mini scoop, or a spoon, fill the muffin liners all the way full. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the tops look set and dry, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge. Or store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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