Savory Birthday Cupcakes
These savory cupcakes will make your dog feel extra special and loved on their birthday. It’s the perfect snack for meat lovers, and it includes nutritious natural ingredients like apples, carrots, and oats.
Equipment
- Muffin tins
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Stand mixer
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 12 strips reduced-sodium uncured bacon
- 1½ pounds lean ground meat beef, turkey, or lamb
- 1 egg
- 2 large carrots shredded
- 1 apple shredded
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Dog treats optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Cut 1 inch from a bacon strip and place it on the bottom of each muffin cup. Line the sides of the muffin cup with the rest of the bacon strips.
- Use a cheese grater to shred the carrots and apples. Make sure to core the apple and remove the seeds before shredding.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the lean ground meat, egg, carrots, apple, and old-fashioned oats and mix until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups. Press down firmly to remove gaps between the bacon and the mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the meat has cooked thoroughly.
- To make the frosting, add the cream cheese, yogurt, and honey into a bowl and use a stand mixer to combine the ingredients fully.
- Let the cupcakes cool before topping them with the frosting.
- Decorate the cupcakes with dog treats.
Notes
Image Credit: Sprinkles Cupcakes.