Peanutty Pup Birthday Cake

Naturally sweet, colorful and flavorful, this cake is simple and easy to make.

· 1 cup flour
· 1tsp baking soda
· 1/4 cup peanut butter
· 1/4 cup vegetable oil
· 1 cup shredded carrots
· 1 tsp. vanilla
· 1/3 cup honey
· 1 egg

Mix flour and baking soda. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into greased 8" round cake pan and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Let cool.

Frosting Options:

Puree cottage cheese in blender for icing. Decorate with more peanut butter and carrots.

or our favorite -

Cinnamon Frosting:

Combine the following ingredients and blend thoroughly: 12 ounces nonfat cream cheese (room temperature) 3 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp honey This recipe rates a "FOUR PAWS UP"!!!!!!!!!!

Frozen Pup Peanut Butter Treats

Frozen Pup Peanut Butter Treats

(* these are basically faux Frosty Paws - but less expensive)

32 oz plain yogurt
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter (smooth or chunky)
2 Tablespoons Honey
1/3 Cup Water
1 Banana

Mix all ingredients in a blender, pour into small paper cups or other type of containers and freeze overnight. The cups/containers need to be suitable for snack size for your breed of dog.

You can also mix in dog biscuit crumbs, and substitute melon or applesauce for the banana.

Take these out of the freezer, pop them out of the container and give them to your dog for a tasty and cool summer treat!