Healthy Dog Muffins Recipe
When you want simple homemade dog treats that are better for your dog, then make this 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 made with organic ingredients!
If you're looking for more homemade dog treats, check out Waffle Recipe for Dogs, Homemade Carrot Pupcakes (Dog Cupcakes), Bakery Famous Soft Peanut Butter Dog Cookies, Peanut Butter Honey Granola for Dogs, or Blueberry Pancakes for Dogs.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Recipe Name: Healthy Dog Muffins Recipe
- Ready In: 22 minutes
- Makes: 24 mini muffins
- Main Ingredients: coconut oil, carrots, peanut butter, eggs, all purpose flour
- Flavor Profile: carrot and peanut butter
- Dietary Info: no seed oils, dairy free
- Difficulty: Easy!
- Why You’ll Love It: soft dog muffins
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- 10 Minutes: These mini dog muffins take 10 minutes to mix up the batter!
- One Bowl Recipe: All the ingredients mix together easily in one bowl, no fancy equipment or mixer needed!
- Mini Dog Treats: These healthy dog muffins are mini, making them a perfect bite sized treat for big dogs and you can break them in half for small dogs. Also, check out our Mini Peanut Butter Oat Dog Treats for another small treat recipe.
- Soft Dog Treats: These are soft homemade dog treats, so if you have a senior dog or dogs that need to have a soft treat, this is a perfect recipe just like Dog Friendly Whipped Cream, Cranberry Pumpkin Dog Cookies or Pumpkin Donuts for Dogs.
- Organic Ingredients: Skip the processed store bought dog treats and make these with organic ingredients instead!
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 organic ingredients that provide both nutrition and flavor.
Made with simple organic ingredients like carrots, apples, oat flour, and a touch of all-purpose flour. The natural sweetness from the apples and the richness of peanut butter make them irresistible to pups, while eggs and coconut oil add moisture to create soft homemade dog treats.
These mini dog muffins are a great way to spoil your dog without resorting to store-bought treats, which often contain additives and preservatives. If you want a matching snack to enjoy with your dog, check out our Eggless Banana Raspberry Muffins! And, if you want to learn more about homemade dog food and treats, check out our course How to Cook Homemade Dog Food (Vet-Approved, Balanced and Simple).
Ingredients
- Carrots: I use organic carrots which makes these like mini carrot muffins!
- Coconut Oil: I use organic coconut oil as the fat, this is my top choice for baking dog treats with.
- Apple: Apples are John John's favorite fruit! It acts as a great sweetener and brings moisture to these dog muffins.
- Eggs: Organic eggs help bind these together!
- 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.
*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.
Baker's Tips
- Always weigh ingredients for the best results.
- Make sure to use a fine grater (not a large grate) when grating the carrots and apple. This ensures that these ingredients mix into the batter well and don't leave it gummy.
- You can use any variety of apple you like for this, whatever you buy for you is fine for your dog. Though, John John really prefers the sweeter varieties like Fuji, Gala, or Cosmic Crisp.
- While I'm using a mini muffin pan here, you can also use a regular size muffin pan. You will need to bake them longer though.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and moist.
- You can also freeze these in an airtight container (like a tupperware or zip bag). Just thaw before giving to you pup!
- Gluten Free — Replace the all purpose flour with 127 grams (3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon) gluten free flour blend.
- High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes r until the tops look set and dry, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
How to Make Healthy Dog Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with liners. Melt the coconut oil either over the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Using a fine grater, grate the carrots and apple into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the coconut oil, egg, and peanut butter to the mixing bowl.
- Whisk to combine the wet ingredients.
- Add the all purpose flour, oat flour, and baking powder in that order.
- Stir together with a spatula 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. (If baking at high altitude, be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for high altitude baking instructions).
Healthy Dog Muffins 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 Bakery Famous Soft Peanut Butter Dog Cookies when he was just a year old when I realized that store bought dog treats don't have the best ingredients. 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 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 our
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
- Digital Food Scale
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- 1 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- Mini Cupcake Pan
- Mini Cupcake Liners
Ingredients
- 150 grams coconut oil (melted)
- 113 grams carrots (finely grated)
- 85 grams apple (finely grated)
- 1 large egg
- 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.
- Melt the coconut oil either over the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Using a fine grater, grate the carrots and apple into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the coconut oil, egg, and peanut butter to the mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the all purpose flour, oat flour, and baking powder in that order.
- Stir together with a spatula 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.
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Notes
- Always weigh ingredients for the best results.
- Make sure to use a fine grater (not a large grate) when grating the carrots and apple. This ensures that these ingredients mix into the batter well and don't leave it gummy.
- You can use any variety of apple you like for this, whatever you buy for you is fine for your dog. Though, John John really prefers the sweeter varieties like Fuji, Gala, or Cosmic Crisp.
- While I'm using a mini muffin pan here, you can also use a regular size muffin pan. You will need to bake them longer though.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and moist.
- You can also freeze these in an airtight container (like a tupperware or zip bag). Just thaw before giving to you pup!
- Gluten Free — Replace the all purpose flour with 127 grams (3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon) gluten free flour blend.
- High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes r until the tops look set and dry, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
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John John loves these mini muffins!
Bella doesn’t like carrots or apples alone, but she loves these muffins! Her favorite treats are anything from mimisorganiceats!