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RECIPE: Wag Butter Sweet Potato Cookies

We’re giving the pups something to wag about with these homemade cookies, made with our Wag Butter Peanut Butter for Dogs. Already full of goodness like organic chia seeds and organic virgin coconut oil, we’re taking our Wag Butter to the next level with these sweet potato cookies, which can aid your dog’s digestion. They’re super easy and guaranteed to be eaten in their entirety. Let’s get baking!

INGREDIENT

  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup Wag Butter Peanut Butter for Dogs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 – 3 cups whole wheat flour

DIRECTIONS:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
    2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky
    3. Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet
    4. Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.*
    5. Let cool completely.
PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR PET’S VETERINARIAN REGARDING POSSIBLE ALLERGIES YOUR DOG MAY HAVE.

Recipe adapted from damndelicious.net.

RECIPE: Brownies with Cashew Butter Frosting


“A basic rule of baking is that, in general, it‘s almost impossible to make an inedible batch of brownies.“-Linda Sunshine

What’s better than chewy, chocolatey, fudgy brownies? Chewy, chocolatey, fudgy brownies with creamy Cashew Butter frosting! Follow this recipe for an indulgent treat that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

FOR THE BROWNIES:

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

FOR THE CASHEW BUTTER FROSTING:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Big Spoon Roasters Cashew Butter with Sea Salt*
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • Coarse sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with foil; spray bottom and sides with cooking spray.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips, chopped chocolate and butter on high 1 minute; stir. Continue to heat on high in 15- to 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until mixture is just melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat sugar and eggs + egg yolk on medium-high speed 3 minutes until fluffy and pale. Gently stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture until just incorporated. Fold in flour and sea salt just until a batter forms.
  • Pour and spread batter evenly in prepared baking pan. Bake 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs clinging. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1-2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat butter and cashew butter on high speed until smooth and combined. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium, then high speed 1 to 2 minutes until frosting is smooth and creamy (add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thin; add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if frosting is too thick).
  • Use an offset spatula to gently frost top of fully cooled brownies. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Use a sharp, clean knife to cut into 16 bars.
  • Store brownies in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days

Original recipe from Girl Versus Dough.

Introducing Two NEW Nut Butter Bars


“Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” – Julie Andrews

After years of workshopping recipes for nut butter bars made without peanuts,* we perfected not one, but two recipes we fell in love with. We are so excited to announce the arrival of our newest handcrafted nut butter bars, Apple Ginger Almond Butter Bar and Lemon Blueberry Cashew Butter Bar!

#Bigspoonrunning ambassador and ultra-marathon running legend Michael Wardian originally planted the seed for the idea that would become our Apple Ginger Almond Butter Bar. Mike is crazy about almonds and is a big fan of our Fiji Ginger Almond Butter. He’s always on-the-go (like, seriously – Mike holds the world record for running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days) and needs snacks that can travel with him and give him the energy boost he needs. So, we’ve been experimenting with just such a bar and finally landed on the perfect recipe. Apple Ginger is made with Mission variety almonds, unsweetened dried apple, and spicy crystalized Fiji ginger, which offers a delightful chew. 

After the incredible reception (thank you!) of our Lemon Coconut Cashew Butter, we knew we were on to something with that flavor profile. Our co-founder Megan always has a jar in her desk that she eats with fresh fruit every morning. She thought it would be a great idea to make a bar out of it. (Megan is the original creator of our nut butter bars, so she knows a thing or two about creating these recipes). After the first test batch, our team was in love – we couldn’t wait to share this with you! The combination of cashew butter, sweet blueberries, and tart lemon makes it taste like your favorite smoothie bowl made portable!  

Like all our bars, Apple Ginger and Lemon Blueberry are packed with whole grains and plant-based protein. They are also free of gluten, soy, dairy, and palm oil. Unlike our other bars, they are sweetened with oats (that’s right!) instead of raw honey, making them vegan.   

These new bars are available via our website by the case and in a new Ultimate Nut Butter Bar Variety Pack featuring two bars, each of our six nut butter bar varieties. We hope you love them as much as we do!

*Bars are processed on equipment that also processes peanuts. Not recommended for people with peanut allergies.