Description
Chicken and Broccoli Dog Cupcakes – a healthy, homemade treat packed with protein and fiber, perfect for rewarding your dog or celebrating special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (plain, no additives)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 egg
- Optional: 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated carrot
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cook the chicken until fully done, then shred it into small pieces. Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, applesauce, chicken broth, and egg, whisking until well mixed.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and chopped broccoli until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the oat flour with any optional ingredients, like flaxseed meal or grated carrot.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms. Add more chicken broth if the batter is too dry.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before serving to your dog.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze the cupcakes for up to three months.
- Always ensure treats make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily diet.
- Consult your vet before introducing new ingredients, especially if your dog has dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dog-friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chicken and Broccoli Dog Cupcakes, dog treats, healthy dog cupcakes, homemade dog treats
