Sharing a muffin with your dog makes everyday moments feel a little more special. These Blueberry Muffins for Dogs are perfect for breakfast time, snack time, or anytime you want to treat your pup to something homemade and delicious. They bake up soft, fluffy, and packed with juicy blueberries, making them a fun way to include your dog in those cozy muffin moments without adding anything dogs do not need.

a stack of homemade blueberry dog muffins.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There is something so sweet about sharing muffin time with your dog and watching their excitement as they gobble up a tasty treat. Homemade muffins feel extra special, and dogs always seem to know when something good is happening in the kitchen. There are many reasons why this recipe will be a favorite.

Easy to Make – Just mix the ingredients, fill the muffin pan, and bake. No fancy steps or special skills required.

Wholesome Ingredients – These muffins are made with simple, dog-safe, nutritious ingredients you can feel good about sharing.

No Added Sugar or Sweeteners – Dogs do not need sugar, and some sweeteners are toxic. These muffins rely on fruit for natural flavor.

Simple to Customize – You can easily adjust ingredients to suit your dog’s taste preferences or dietary needs.

Perfect for Celebrations or Everyday Spoiling – These muffins work just as well for birthdays and Gotcha Days as they do for a regular morning treat.

Ingredients and What They Bring to the Muffins

These ingredients come together to create soft, satisfying muffins that dogs love. Each one plays an important role in flavor, texture, or nutrition.

Old-fashioned oats or brown rice provide the base for the muffins and are blended into a gentle flour.
Baking soda helps the muffins rise and bake evenly.
Eggs bind everything together and add protein.
Unsweetened applesauce adds moisture and a touch of natural sweetness.
Banana brings flavor and helps keep the muffins soft.
Coconut oil adds healthy fats and richness to the batter.
Blueberries add bursts of flavor and antioxidants that dogs can enjoy.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

These muffins are flexible and easy to adapt. Here are some helpful tips and swaps to keep in mind.

Banana can be substituted with plain pumpkin puree or mashed sweet potato.
Baking soda is safe for dogs in small amounts. Source: Petco
Flour options include all-purpose flour instead of oat or rice flour. Use 3¾ cups all-purpose flour. If using whole wheat flour, reduce the amount to about 3¼ cups and add more applesauce or water if the batter feels too dry.

How to Make Blueberry Muffins for Dogs

These muffins are easy to prepare and bake into soft treats your dog will love. Here’s what to do:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin pan, either a 12-cup regular pan or a 24-cup mini pan.
Pulse the oats or brown rice in a blender or food processor until it reaches a flour-like consistency.
Place the flour and baking soda in a bowl and stir to combine.
Add the eggs, applesauce, banana, and melted coconut oil. Stir until the batter is well mixed.
Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
Press 3 to 4 blueberries into each regular muffin or 2 blueberries into each mini muffin.
Add another layer of batter on top of the blueberries.
Press additional blueberries into the top of the batter.
Bake regular-sized muffins for 20 to 25 minutes or mini muffins for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the muffins from the pan and let them cool to room temperature before serving.

Recipe Note

Placing the blueberries in the middle and on top of the batter helps prevent the muffins from turning blue or purple. Stirring blueberries into this thick batter would crush them and cause their juice to mix throughout the batter.

homemade blueberry dog muffins on a platter.

How to Store the Muffins and How Long They Last

Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They will keep for about one week.

For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Can people eat these muffins?

Yes, they sure can. All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. These muffins are great for anyone watching their sugar intake. Try one and see if you like it.

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Blueberry Muffins for Dogs

Easy homemade blueberry dog muffins made with simple, dog-safe ingredients and no added sugar. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or special treats.

Course Dog Treats

Cuisine Pet

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 88kcal

Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

4 cups Uncooked Old Fashioned Oats or Brown Rice
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Eggs
1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1 Mashed Banana
4 tablespoons Coconut Oil melted
1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin pan, either 12-cup regular or 24-cup mini. For both sizes, 6 regular cups and 12 mini cups.
Pulse the oats or brown rice in the blender or food processor until it has a flour consistency.
Place the flour and baking soda in a bowl and stir or whisk to combine.
Add the eggs, applesauce, banana, and coconut oil.
Stir to combine the dry and wet ingredients well.
Place the batter into the greased muffin pan filling each one halfway.
Press 3 to 4 blueberries into the batter for regular-sized muffins or 2 blueberries into the mini muffins.
Add another layer of batter on top of the blueberries.
Press more blueberries into the top of the batter.
Bake regular-sized muffins for 20 to 25 minutes and mini-sized muffins for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the muffins from the pan and cool them to room temperature.

Notes

Pressing the blueberries into the batter will keep your batter from turning blue. If you mix blueberries into the batter and stir, it may turn blue or purple. If you don’t mind that, then go for it!

Nutrition calculation is based on using oats and making 24 mini muffins.

Nutrition

Serving Amount

One regular-sized muffin is just right for a medium or large dog. Small dogs should enjoy a portion of a regular muffin or a mini muffin.

Treats should make up no more than 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories. Consult your veterinarian if you are unsure of the right portion size.

If your dog has not had one of these ingredients before, start with a small piece to ensure there are no allergies, sensitivities, or adverse reactions.