Mini Banana Donuts for Dogs with Yogurt Icing

Donuts are not just for humans: in a mini version, sweetened with honey and banana and baked, they become a delicious surprise for dogs as well. The glaze, made with Greek yogurt and a teaspoon of honey, takes on a delicate natural pink color thanks to a drop of natural food coloring. They are perfect as a treat for special occasions like your dog's birthday.

Ingredients

For the mini donuts

• 200 g whole wheat flour
• 7 ml (1.5 teaspoons) baking powder
• 120 g ripe mashed banana
• 1 large egg
• 95 ml buttermilk
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon) honey
• Natural colored sprinkles (optional)

For the glaze

• 170 g Greek yogurt
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon) honey
• 2-3 drops of natural food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees and lightly grease a mini donut pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, combine the mashed banana, egg, buttermilk, and honey, and mix well.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and blend until you have a smooth batter.
5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a bag with a corner cut off.
6. Fill the cavities of the pan about three-quarters full.
7. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the donuts are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
9. For the glaze, mix the Greek yogurt, honey, and natural coloring in a small bowl.
10. When the donuts are cool, glaze them by dipping or spreading with a teaspoon, and finish with colored sprinkles.

Notes

No chocolate, refined sugars, or artificial flavors in dog recipes. You can substitute buttermilk with Greek yogurt diluted with a splash of milk. Always keep dog treats as an occasional reward, never as a regular meal.

Storage

For the yogurt glaze, store the donuts in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Without glaze, they last a few more days in a closed container.