Carob Strawberry Cheesecake Pupcakes

Ingredients

Carob Strawberry Pupcakes

• ½ Cup Brown Rice Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 Tablespoons Carob Powder
• ¼ Cup Olive Oil
• ⅓ Cup Cream Cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Strawberry Purée
• 1 Egg

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

• ¼ Cup Cream Cheese
• ⅓ Cup Plain Yogurt
• ½ Cup Brown Rice Flour
• 12 – 15 Sliced Strawberries for Garnish (Optional)

Instructions

Yields: 12–15 Mini Pupcakes

For Carob Strawberry Pupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350° Line 12–15 1.75” inch mini-muffin pan with paper bake cups and set aside.
2. In small bowl mix together flour, baking powder, and carob powder. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl add olive oil, yogurt, strawberry purée, and egg. Beat on medium speed about 2 minutes or until combined.
4. Add dry ingredients into the mixture and blend for approximately 2 minutes until well mixed.
5. Fill each cupcake liner with 1 tablespoon of pupcake mix and bake for 12 minutes. Pupcakes are done when you can stick a toothpick into the cake and it comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
6. Spread or pipe strawberry cream cheese frosting onto the pupcakes.
7. Add a strawberry on top for garnish (optional).

For Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese, yogurt, flour, and strawberries together on medium speed. Mix until creamy. Frosting should have the consistency of whipped cream.
2. Spread or pipe strawberry cream cheese frosting onto the pupcakes.
3. Add a strawberry on top for garnish (optional).

Notes

• This recipe is for a fun treat ONLY. It should not replace your dog’s regular meals. Please consult with your vet on the best plan for your dog’s diet.