Beet Juice Pupcakes

Frost beet juice pup cakes with low-fat cottage cheese frosting and they are a very well-balanced dog treat.

1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup applesauce
1/3 cup beet puree or fresh beet juice
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tspns baking powder

1. Heat oven to 180C (350F).

2. In a large bowl whisk together oil and sugar.

3. Stir in applesauce and beet juice/puree.

4. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.

5. Combine flour mixture and wet ingredients.

6. Spoon into cupcake tins, lined with cupcake papers.

7. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center come out clean.

8. Frost beetroot juice pupcakes when cold.
Frosting:
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1. Puree cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth (about 30 seconds).