Easy Dog Cake Recipe: Peanut Butter & Banana Pup-Cakes!

Easy Dog Cake Recipe – Peanut Butter & Banana

Yields: 15-18 cupcakes or two 4-inch round cakes.

Ingredients
โˆ™ 2 cups quick oats
โˆ™ 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
โˆ™ 1/4 cup coconut oil or olive oil
โˆ™ 1  mashed banana (preferably overly ripe)
โˆ™ 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
โˆ™ 1  egg
โˆ™ 2 tsp baking soda
โˆ™ 1 tsp baking powder
โˆ™ 1 Tbsp honey
Frosting:
โˆ™ 2 cups smooth natural peanut butter
โˆ™ 1-2 tbs water

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Line your muffin tins with cupcake liners or oil. If making  cakes, line the cake pans with parchment paper.
3. Mash banana and add peanut butter, oil, applesauce, honey, and egg. Mix until smooth.
4. In another bowl, combine oats, baking soda, and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the combined wet ingredients to the dry, stirring until well combined.
6. Spoon into cupcake cups or pan until 2/3 full.
7. Bake cupcakes for 18 minutes, and cakes for 28 minutes.
8. While cupcakes bake, make frosting: using electric mixer, whip peanut butter until soft, slowly add water until you have a frosting-like consistency.
9. Once cakes cool, spread or pipe on frosting.
10. You can also decorate the top with crushed dried  salmon skins, sliced banana or your pup’s favourite treats.

These pup-cakes can last up to a week in an airtight container, or you can freeze them and keep them longer. Once you try this easy dog cake recipe, you will be hooked on giving your dog the best whole food options.

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Charlee Bear Dog Treats Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Charlee Bear is celebrating 25 years of making healthy low calorie dog treats.  We are celebrating with every doggie and pet parent who has used a Charlee Bear Dog Treat to say I love you or reward a good effort.  We treasure the bond between humans and canines and our goal was to create products that make that bond stronger while keeping dogs lean and healthy.

We understand how important it is for dogs to maintain a healthy weight.  Canine obesity is a serious problem threatening the health of our dogs.  We also understand the fun and importance of rewards and treats.  That is why, 25 years ago, we set out to develop a low calorie treat that dogs of all sizes would love. Our original treats are only 3 calories each.

We have always used simple, natural ingredients that are easy to understand.  We wanted pet parents to be able to understand what they were giving to their dogs.  We were pioneers in Natural Dog Treats working to create simple, healthy options.

ORIGINAL CHARLEE BEAR DOG TREATS

With the help of veterinarians, food scientists, bakers, trainers, people and dogs, we developed Pocket Perfect® Charlee Bear® Dog Treats. Our earliest treats were made by hand in a neighborhood bakery and delivered to stores in our own cars. We don't make our treats by hand anymore because our treats are used by trainers and dog lovers all over the US and Canada. 

GRAIN-FREE, ALL NATURAL BEAR CRUNCH

In response to our devoted customers’ requests, we developed a low-calorie grain-free dog treat with the same love and care that we used to develop our original Charlee Bear Dog Treats.

We created three great Bear Crunch flavors using turkey, chicken, pork and berries, fruits and veggies. We use chick pea flour, an excellent source of protein. We stuck to simple natural ingredients that are low in calories and high in flavor. Trainers and doggie parents are telling us dogs love these treats. Our new process has created a "special LIGHT crunch". Our Grain Free treats are also "Pocket Perfect®" Keep some in your pocket for fun on a walk or outing.

We hope you will help us to celebrate 25 years of saying “I love you” with a Charlee Bear Dog Treat

DIY Eat: Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats

All pups will find these tasty treats irresistible! This healthy recipe has been thoroughly taste-tested by the Modern Dog office pack and even the fussbudgets in our canine crew went crazy for them! The best part is you can easily find all the ingredients right in your kitchen and theyโ€™re super quick to make. (Remember, treats should comprise no more than 10% of your dogโ€™s daily calorie intake.)ย 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats
  • 1 Banana
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐ F
  2. Using a food processor or blender, grind your rolled oats until they’re powdery
  3. In a bowl, beat together the banana and peanut butter until smooth then add your oat flakes and mix well
  4. Roll out your dough and cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-paper-lined cookie sheet
  5. Bake treats for approximately 15 minutes, or until the edges start to brown
  6. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to a week

Redbarn Pet Products Releases New Dog Treats with Functional Ingredient Coating

Since 1996, Redbarn Premium Pet Products has manufactured chews, treats and food with the health and safety of our customers’ pets in mind. Redbarn is proud to announce the launch of its newest dog treat, Grain-Free Dipped Biscuits. Redbarn co-owner Jeff Baikie remarked, “We aim to release innovative pet products every year that exceed our customer’s expectations. After countless tries to make the tastiest biscuit possible, we were able to produce our new grain-free biscuits dipped in one of two tasty coatings. I’m delighted that dogs everywhere will have a new, favorite, and most importantly healthy, dog treat.”

New Grain-Free Dipped Biscuits are available in two sizes and two flavors. The biscuit is available in two sizes, small and large, to help different sized dogs enjoy a treat while maintaining their daily calorie intake levels to support weight maintenance. Grain-Free Dipped Biscuits are available in two flavors, Peanut Butter and Cheese n’ Bacon, to help pet owners cater to their pet’s preferred taste. Peanut Butter helps support your dog’s joint health, while Cheese n’ Bacon contains ingredients that help support keeping their coat healthy. Picky eaters won’t be able to resist the highly palatable coatings made with real cheese or peanut butter.

Redbarn Grain-Free Dipped Biscuits also have added superfood functional ingredients, like Vitamin E, Salmon Oil and Chicken Cartilage, to help support your dog’s health. Redbarn co-owner Howard Bloxam said, “When customers pick up a Redbarn product, we want them to be confident, knowing they made a safe and reliable choice like our new Dipped Biscuits.”

Choosing the best treat to aid in your pet’s health is just as important as the location where the ingredients are sourced and manufactured. Redbarn is proud to manufacture our Grain-Free Dipped Biscuits in the USA, guaranteeing both high standards for quality assurance and American jobs. Look for the “Made in the USA” label, which means that the dipped biscuit was processed in our Great Bend, Kansas plant.

About Redbarn Pet Products, LLC:
In 1996, Redbarn co-owners (and lifelong friends) Jeff Baikie and Howard Bloxam recognized the need for a wholesome dog food that was developed, produced and sold with integrity and quality ingredients. They developed the signature Redbarn Rolled Food, enhanced with over 93% digestibility. Soon, they began manufacturing premium, grass-fed bully sticks and other natural chews. In 2013, responding to customer’s demands, Jeff and Howard created the grain-free Redbarn for Cats line. Redbarn is proud to be celebrating 20 years of providing products and information to help our customers in making educated, nutritious decisions for their pets.

Treats and Dental Care: The Importance of Transparency in Natural Dog Chews

Dog lovers continue to do more research than ever before to select healthier products for their furry friends.  As we continue to humanize our pets, and since our pets cannot read ingredient labels or make their own decisions, pet-parents are more responsible than ever to seek out treat and chews with fewer and clearly labeled ingredients, from products that offer transparency and make it easy to understand exactly what is inside anything they give to their beloved pet.  (What is inside and more importantly in some cases, what is NOT). 

With WHIMZEES, we use the highest quality natural ingredients in our production process that guarantees the best product due to our commitment to using human grade standards.

Pet-parents definitely want to avoid artificial additives like preservatives and added sugars in dog chews, and seek out natural and healthy ingredients.  They also want to understand not only where the product is made, but also where the ingredients of the product are sourced. 

In addition, “grain free” and/or corn-free continues to be a requirement in regards to a growing number of dogs that have or are developing many types of allergies, so we have selected our vegetarian, limited ingredients clearly labeled by easy-to-read icons on the packaging to help pet-parents understand at a glance what’s inside.

WHIMZEES dog chews are an incredible solution for your dog’s dentai care and oral health as well because they offer all of the benefits that help to promote healthier gums and teeth, but in a more fun, delicious, and highly digestible way than anything else on the market.  The limited, natural ingredients in WHIMZEES offer a high quality vegetarian option to your pet that promotes dental / oral health, but with a taste and texture dogs adore. In a range of sizes for every dog (now ranging from XXS for the tiniest breeds to XL for our larger breeds), there are WHIMZEES for all.  The knobby whimsical shapes of our Hedgehogs, Alligators, Toothbrushes and more help promote healthy blood flow to teeth and gums, fighting the dangerous tartar and plaque linked to heart disease.

Barkworthies Lamb Lung Chips

Barkworthies Lamb Lung Chips

We here at Modern Dog love Barkworthies treats and chews; these soft Lamb Lung chips are so perfect for dogs with sensitive teeth (or puppies and seniors). They also meet a ton of important criteria we look for: oven baked, grain free, gluten free, no preservatives, no added sugar, no antibiotics, GMO free, and the lambs were even free range grass fed animals. They are low in fat and high in protein and vitamin A! 12oz. bag is $20.50

Charlee Bear Treats

charlee bear

Whether training your dog, rewarding good behaviour, or just saying "I love you," you want a treat as awesome as your pup! Charlee Bear Treats not only taste great and are made with simple, wholesome ingredients, but they're also low calorie. That means you can treat often without the worry of weight gain. Throw a couple in your pocket and take your dog walks to the next level! – RC

Dr. Dalton’s Premium Treats

Dr Daltons

Here to help you with your dog training are Dr. Dalton's Premium Treats. Made in the USA with high-quality, low-fat meat, these single-ingredient treats are the perfect, healthy option for dog training with an irresistible taste that will have your dog jumping through hoops to get them! – RC 

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Flavored Dog Treats

Trader Joe's Pumpkin Flavored Dog Treats

To me, fall is the most beautiful time of the year, not to mention 'tis the season for all things pumpkin. Being a dog devotee and a pumpkin enthusiast, I'm thrilled to discover these pumpkin flavored (and corn- and soy-free!) dog treats from Trader Joe's. After all, it's only fair that our canine companions have their pumpkin and eat it too, right? -LN

These Personalized Dog Biscuits say it all

These Personalized Dog Biscuits say it all

Celebrating a special event for your dog, don’t forget a personalized greeting card! Whether it’s a birthday, holiday or you just feel like treating your pet, Shake A Paw Greetings has got you covered. Get just about any message spelled out with all natural biscuits and have it mailed (with your dog’s name) to your door! For the dogs who don’t speak English, the greetings also come in French, Spanish, Italian or German! -KJ

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