# Pet-Friendly Banana Cakes These Mini Banana 'Pupcakes' Make the Perfect Doggy Dessert By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cakes References: [veggieandthebeastfeast](http://veggieandthebeastfeast.com/2014/08/21/mini-banana-pupcakes-with-peanut-butter-frosting/) Banana cakes are made to be pet-friendly with this recipe for 'Mini Banana Pupcakes.' Posted on the 'Veggie and the Beast Feast' food blog, these delicious mini cakes are for canines only. Also categorized as muffin cakes, these pet-friendly banana cakes require minimal ingredients that can be sourced from any local grocery store. Without the use of a mixer, non-fat Greek yogurt, whole wheat pastry flour, peanut oil and other ingredients can be mixed with just a fork. The 'pupcakes' are frosted with a yogurt and peanut butter frosting, which is made to prevent sticking to the roof of a dog's mouth. Though these banana cakes are puppy-centered, they can be refashioned to suit human beings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pet-friendly Desserts:** Opportunity for creating more pet-friendly dessert options to cater to the growing trend of pet owners wanting to treat their furry friends. - **Non-traditional Baking Ingredients:** Opportunity for experimenting with alternative ingredients, like non-fat Greek yogurt and whole wheat pastry flour, to create healthier and pet-friendly baked goods. - **DIY Pet Treats:** Opportunity for developing DIY pet treat recipes and kits for pet owners who want to make homemade treats for their pets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Food Industry:** Potential for pet food manufacturers to expand their product lines and offer more pet-friendly dessert options. - **Bakery Industry:** Opportunity for bakeries to tap into the pet market by offering pet-friendly dessert options alongside their regular baked goods. - **Food Blogging Industry:** Opportunity for food bloggers to create content focused on pet-friendly recipes and attract a new audience of pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Cake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-celebration-cake-bites.md) - [Dog-Friendly Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-ice-cream.md) - [Pet-Friendly Peanut Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-budder.md) - [Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupkin-doggie-donuts.md) - [Pet-Pleasing Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-treats-for-dogs.md) - [Dog-Friendly Macaron Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mutt-macarons.md) - [Dog-Friendly Quiche Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiche-bites.md) - [Better-for-You Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-bread-mix.md) - [Fresh Dog-Friendly Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pup-pizza.md)