Description
Apple & Banana Muffins for Dogs are a healthy, homemade treat made with nutritious ingredients like oats, apples, and bananas. These easy-to-make muffins are perfect for a special snack or a daily reward for your furry friend. Your pup will love the naturally sweet and fruity flavors, and you’ll love knowing exactly what’s in their treats. Bake a batch today and watch those tails wag!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and grated
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with non-stick spray or liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the grated apple and mix well.
- Stir in the oat flour, rolled oats, and baking powder (if using) until combined.
- Add the beaten egg and applesauce, mixing until the batter is thick and moist.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store these muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- You can substitute oat flour with rice flour or coconut flour if needed. Adjust the liquid content as required.
- These muffins can be made in larger sizes; just increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade Dog Treats
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10g
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Apple & Banana Muffins for Dogs, homemade dog treats, dog muffin recipe
