If you’re looking for a creative new way to reward your dog, these cancer-fighting dog treats are the perfect, healthy way to do so. This raspberry pumpkin pup-cakes recipe is gluten-free and does not contain any common canine allergens. What it does contain is lots of healthy cancer-fighting ingredients.
Here are some of the superfood ingredients that makes this recipe so healthy:
Pumpkin: Pumpkin is a rich source of fiber, which is excellent for the digestive system. Pumpkin is also rich in vitamin C and the powerful antioxidant beta carotene, helping to keep your dog’s immune system strong.
Coconut oil: Coconut oil is great for your dog’s skin and helps to keep the immune system strong, holding antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Raspberries: Raspberries are packed with fiber and antioxidants and are also anti-inflammatory.
Homemade Raspberry Pumpkin Cancer-Fighting Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup of ground gluten free oat flour
- 1 baking powder
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup pure canned pumpkin
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup frozen raspberries
Frosting
- ¼ cup pure canned pumpkin
- 1 Tbsp. goats milk
- 1 Tbsp. ground oat flour
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
Procedure
- Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F, and greasing a muffin tin with coconut oil.
- Next, add all of the pup-cake ingredients minus the raspberries to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Next, gently fold in the frozen raspberries stirring the mixture 1-2 times.
- Pour the mixture into 6 muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the center of the pup-cakes are set.
- While the pup-cakes are baking, make the frosting by adding all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir. Transfer the frosting to a zip lock style bag and cut a small hole in one corner. Place in the fridge until the pup-cakes are baked and cooled.
- Once the pup-cakes are done, allow them to cool and then use the piped frosting to frost each
- Store any leftovers in a sealed container for 2-3 days. You can also freeze the pup-cakes and frosting separately for later use.
Originally posted 2017-11-20 19:23:44.