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4/4/13

Homemade Doggie {BIRTHDAY} Donuts

I’ve already told you all about the slight obsession I have with my puppy.

It’s hard to believe, but April marks Lola’s first birthday. To my surprise she really has seemed to mellow out a few notches, practically overnight. Could the puppy-to-dog transition really happen that quickly? Either way, I’m so in love.

Although we don’t know her specific birth day (she was rescued from a puppy mill at 4 months and didn’t have much paperwork), we kicked off the month with a big old treat. And, because she is my daughter pet, I knew just what she wanted for her birthday: DESSERT.

These doggie donuts were a huge hit for Lola (and all her dog friends in our apartment building). The base of the donut was actually delicious and totally human-edible (Sam and I definitely snacked on the piece that was “accidentally” broken.). Basically a granola bar of sorts. The pink frosting was made by mixing cooked beets and yogurt – and although this part of the treat wasn’t too appealing to the humans, it sure did complete the look of the birthday treat. And Lola sure seemed to love it. And, not to toot my own horn or anything, but I thought the veggie “sprinkles” were pretty darn cute.

Homemade Doggie Donuts {Puppy’s 1st Birthday!}

2026-04-30 20:38:45

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Ingredients

Makes 6-8 donuts

2 1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup shredded coconut + 1/2 cup for topping

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup agave syrup

1 roasted red beet

6 oz plain yogurt

1/2 mixed colorful vegetables, minced (I used broccoli and carrot slaw as a base)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix the oats, coconut and cinnamon in a bowl. Combine peanut butter and agave in a separate bowl and mix with a fork. Then pour into dry mixture and continue mixing/mashing with a fork (or, feel free to throw it into your Kitchenaid if you prefer). Scoop and mash into greased donut pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, and let cool in pan slightly before removing to ensure mixture sets. In the meantime, puree beet and yogurt in food processor until smooth. Pour into a large ziplock bag and cut off the tip to dispense frosting. Decorate with frosting and sprinkles!

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12/6/12

Homemade Dog Treats with Peanut Butter, Banana + Parsley

I always judged those dog people. You know the ones.

Homemade Doggie Treats with Peanut Butter, Banana + Parsley

The owners who dress dogs up in sweaters. Carry them in designer bags. Treat them like children.

I judged those people hard.

But today, a friend pointed out that Lola and I were wearing matching purple rain jackets.Dinner conversation revolves around when and where she… ahem… pooped that day.And I just can’t help but talk to her in a teeny weeny baby voiwce.

OMG. I’m one of them.Judge away, people. I’ll be in the kitchen. Making homemade treats (with parsley to combat doggie breath!) for my puppy love. Wrapping them up in bows. And taking billions of pictures of Lola enjoying the delicious doggie treats.

Peanut Butter, Banana and Parsley Dog Treats

2026-05-10 21:56:32

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Ingredients

1 medium banana, peeled

1 cup whole wheat flour

2/3 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup dried parsley

3 T creamy peanut butter

1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mash banana in large bowl. Add all additional ingredients and mix well. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Roll out mixture to desired thickness and cut with cookie cutters (Sur La Table has some really great options!). Bake on parchment lined-baking sheets for 40-45 minutes.

Let cool completely, and then enjoy making your dog’s day!

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Adapted from this Whole Foods Recipe