Barkday Treat for Your Pup

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These bone-afide donuts are part of my mutt-cheline star–approved doggie dessert collection. I hope your pooch loves them as much as Milo does.

Ingredients

The Donuts:

1 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
1 cup oats (quick oats or pulsed old-fashioned)
½ cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
2 eggs
¾ cup pumpkin purée (plain, not pie filling)
¼ cup water (add gradually for a thick batter)

The Honey Yogurt Glaze:

½ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
1–2 teaspoons dog-safe natural honey
Optional: ½ tsp peanut butter or pumpkin for swirl

(Honey is a treat, not a staple, so a little goes a long way.)

Instructions

1. Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
Lightly grease your donut molds.

2. Make the batter

Whisk together:

eggs
pumpkin
peanut butter

Stir in:

flour
oats

Add water gradually until you get a thick, spoon-able batter (muffin-style, not doughy).

3. Fill molds

Spoon or pipe into molds, filling about ¾ full.
Tap pan gently to settle.

4. Bake

Bake 12–16 minutes (up to 18 for larger molds).

They’re ready when tops are set and spring back lightly.

Cool 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely.

5. Glaze

Stir Greek yogurt and honey until smooth.
Dip each donut top-down into glaze or spread with a spoon.

Optional finishes:

• peanut butter drizzle

• finely ground oats as “sprinkles”

• a tiny pumpkin heart or a little oat “4”
  

Chill 10–15 minutes to set.

Storage

Fridge: 5–7 days
Freezer (unglazed): up to 2 months
Glaze after thawing for best texture.

Milo-Approved Pro Tips 🐾

If glaze is too thin: add more yogurt

Too thick: add a few drops of water

For extra shine: warm the honey slightly before mixing

For a birthday “cake” donut: stack two, glaze, add one candle for photos only 😉