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Peanut Butter Banana Pupcakes

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Have a dog who deserves an extra special treat? These Peanut Butter Banana Pupcakes (cupcakes for dogs!) will have your dog going wild! Plus, all the ingredients are human-grade, so you can enjoy them, too.

Close-up of mini peanut butter banana pupcake with peanut butter frosting and a bone-shaped treat on top and "Peanut Butter Banana Pupcakes" text on top

Happy 1st birthday to my sweet, sweet pup Winnie! Who ever thought I'd be the kind of person who would bake cupcakes (sorry, I mean pupcakes) for her dog's birthday and then write an entire post about them? Well, to be fair, anyone who knows me well probably could have predicted that one.

We had pick of the litter and we're so glad we chose Winnie! We decided she should celebrate her 1st birthday in style... And with homemade peanut butter pupcakes AKA dog cupcakes.

Yes, I forced her into that crown, but she didn't hate it as much as I thought she would. I think she knows when to humor me. We bought her way too many gifts, including this edible card (affiliate link):

Winnie the labradoodle looking at her pink edible birthday card while wearing a pink "1" birthday crown on the deck outside

In honor of her birthday, I decided to make her a special treat, in the form of homemade pupcakes.

These cupcakes for dogs are filled with peanut butter and banana and topped with a delightful (if I do say so myself!) peanut butter cream cheese frosting.

Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter?

Most dogs love peanut butter! And luckily, in moderation, peanut butter is safe for most dogs to eat. However please note that like humans, all dogs are different and some may have food sensitivities.

Always check with your vet if you have any questions about what you can feed your dog.

Also note that you should never feed your dog peanut butter that has xylitol in it as xylitol is toxic to dogs.

What kind of Peanut Butter to Use for Pupcakes

Of course, there are lots of different kinds of peanut butter and you'll want to be careful if you're feeding your dog a sugar-packed peanut butter versus a more natural one.

I don't specify what kind of peanut butter to use in these dog cupcakes because they're so small and a special treat for your pup. I've made them with no sugar added peanut butter before and my dog loves them, but she definitely loves them more with peanut butter like Jiff.

Since the pupcakes don't have any other added sugar in them aside from banana, I'm OK with her having a little sugar in peanut butter form.

How to Make Peanut Butter Pupcakes

Seriously though, all the ingredients in these pupcakes are human grade, but also dog friendly.

They're super easy to mix up in a stand mixer, with a hand mixer, or even by hand with a little elbow grease.

Check out my video to see the full step-by-step process for baking the pupcakes.

Close up of mini peanut butter banana pupcake with swirled peanut butter frosting, a bone-shaped dog treat on top with more pupcakes in the background

The pupcakes are mini cupcakes and have just a dollop of frosting. I can no longer find the little bones I topped the pupcakes with in these photos, but I've used these very similar ones (affiliate link) more recently.

We let little Winnie indulge a little bit too much. I was just so happy that she was a fan.

Winnie the labradoodle sitting on the deck eating a pupcake while wearing a pink "1" birthday crown

This dog has been known to turn her nose up at treats, so I wasn't so sure she'd be all about the dog cupcakes. Not sure why I felt like I needed validation from my dog, but I guess I did.

If you have a treat-motivated dog and are celebrating a special day, I highly recommend these peanut butter pupcakes.

A landscape photo showing multiple peanut butter banana pupcakes with peanut butter frosting swirled on top and a little bone-shaped treat

I can't guarantee your dog will thank you... But I think his or her face will probably say it all!

I've actually made these a couple times since her birthday party and even her super picky dog cousin Mitzi is a fan of these peanut butter pupcakes, which is saying a lot.

And if you happen to have guests over who are in the mood for a little treat... these pupcakes are actually pretty good! There's no added sugar or salt in them like most cupcakes would have, but the banana and peanut butter flavors are in full force.

Close-up of a peanut butter banana pupcake with peanut butter frosting swirled on top and a mini bone-shaped treat

But don't take my word for it...

Winnie the labradoodle outside on the deck surrounded by birthday present toys and licking her lips

We are so, so lucky to have this little fluffball of happiness in our lives. It sounds so cheesy, but she really does add so much love to our world.

Whenever I look at her little expressive face or I wake up snuggling her, I feel like I'm going to burst. I know everyone thinks their pup is the best, but I'm pretty sure ours actually is!

Happy birthday, Win-Win! Here's to many more pupcakes in your future! Check out my video and get the pupcake recipe below.

More Dog-Friendly Recipes

If you're looking for more recipes that are good for dogs, here are a few that my pup goes wild for!

Chicken Dog Treats
Berry Egg Oatmeal for Dogs
Banana Doughnuts for Dogs
Beet Cookies
Chicken Jello
Egg, Apple, and Banana Pancakes for Dogs
Chicken Sausage Kale Quiche for Dogs
Peanut Butter Cheddar Dog Bones
Gingerbread Puppuccinos
Strawberry Puppuccinos
Banana Zucchini Bread Dog Treats (from Belly Full)
Puppy Oatmeal Creme Pies (from Southern Parm)

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