Beets and Beef Cupcakes with Spinach Icing

Calling all dog owners with a flair for culinary creativity! I present to you the most paw-some treat recipe that will have your furry friend wagging their tail in delight. Introducing the beets and beef cupcake with spinach icing dog treat recipe! Because who says dogs can’t indulge in a little gourmet goodness too?

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Beets and beef in a cupcake? That’s a mighty strange combination. But trust me, your pup is going to go absolutely bonkers for these little beauties. Not only are they packed with all the deliciousness of beef, but the addition of beets gives them a subtle sweetness that will have your dog begging for more.

Let’s not forget about the pièce de résistance – the spinach icing. Yes, you heard that right. We’re not just stopping at beef and beets, we’re taking it a step further with some leafy green goodness.

Now, I must warn you, this recipe may cause some serious canine chaos in your kitchen. Once your pup gets a whiff of these cupcakes baking in the oven, they may be doing flips and somersaults to get their paws on one. So make sure you have your camera ready to capture those hilarious moments.

But remember, as delicious as these cupcakes may be for your dog, they’re still a treat and should be given in moderation. Just like us humans, our furry friends need a balanced diet to stay healthy. So don’t go overboard with the cupcakes, no matter how much those puppy dog eyes are begging for more.

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Beets and Beef Cupcakes Dog Treat Recipe

Ingredients

Pup cakes

• 1 cup pureed beets
• 1/2 pound ground beef cooked and drained
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cup brown rice flour

Icing

• 1/4 cup pureed spinach
• 1 8 ounce block cream cheese room temperature

Instructions

Pup cakes

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit and lightly spray silicone pans with nonstick oil.
• Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
• Spoon mix into the molds.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle come out clean.
• Cool 5 minutes in pan then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Icing

• In a bowl combine the cream cheese and pureed spinach until smooth.
• Fill piping bag and pipe on top of pupcakes.

Notes

I used canned shoe string beets. A 15 ounce can, drained, yielded 1 cup of puree. I used Pastries 4 Pets dog safe sprinkles as decoration. 

 

Whip up a batch of these bad boys and watch your pup do a happy dance like you’ve never seen before. And who knows, maybe you’ll even be tempted to take a bite yourself (hey, I won’t judge!). Happy baking!