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The Starbucks secret menu contains thousands of items. There is even one for dogs. It’s called the Puppuccino (also known as a Starbucks Pup Cup) and has become the most popular and viral on the internet out of the whole menu. Dogs apparently love it, as shown in the hundreds of videos on social media depicting dogs finishing Puppuccinos in mere seconds. Despite a pretty cool name, this Starbucks secret menu item for dogs in its essence is just an espresso cup that is filled with whipped cream. Whipped cream is perfectly safe for dogs to eat so you should be concerned about making their dog sick. It doesn’t have to be an everyday thing either, of course, but once in a while, you can let your dog join you on the coffee run. Some people have assumed that it is free, but that’s not exactly true. In fact, it is considered beverage customization, so the cost will vary depending on the store.
What are the ingredients of Starbucks Puppuccino?
The Starbucks whipped cream contains those ingredients: cream, milk, mono and diglycerides, and carrageenan.
Here are the Starbucks Puppuccino Nutrition Facts:
- Carbs: 4-8g
- Fat: 12-24g (of which 7-14g are saturated)
- Protein: 1-2g
- Calories: 120-240
- Sugar: 3-6g
- Cholesterol: 40-80mg
- Sodium: 10-20mg
So Puppuccinos from Starbucks is simply espresso cups with some whipped cream in them. It is generally safe and harmless but some pups, just like humans, can be intolerant to dairy products. If you are not sure how your dog may react to it, keep an eye out for potential diarrhea afterward.
How do I order a Puppuccino?
To order a puppuccino for your dog, you simply have to ask for it at the drive-through window or at the counter. Starbucks pup cup is an item from the “secret menu”, so you won’t be able to order it in advance from the Starbucks app. If you are using the app, then just ask for it when you place the rest of your order. But because it is an item from the secret menu not all of the baristas will have an idea of what you’re talking about or how to make it. But the baristas at Starbucks are usually friendly and they will make it if you’ll just explain what you want.
Even if you don’t have any Starbucks nearby it is still possible to get similar items at other coffee chains. Shake Shack offers the Pooch-ini. It is a dog dessert made of dog biscuits and vanilla custard. They also sell a Bag O’ Bones, which is a bag of five dog biscuits that were made by New York’s Bocce’s Bakery. Dunkin’ Donuts for example offers puppy lattes. They are similar to puppuccinos – some whipped cream in a cup.
Are there any alternatives to Starbucks Puppuccino?
Even if you don’t have any Starbucks nearby it is still possible to get similar items at other coffee chains.
Dunkin’ Donuts for example offers puppy lattes. They are similar to puppuccinos – some whipped cream in a cup.
Dairy Queen sells an item called Pup Cups, It is a dog treat smack dab in the middle of vanilla ice cream.
Shake Shack offers the Pooch-ini. It is a dog dessert made of dog biscuits and vanilla custard. They also sell a Bag O’ Bones, which is a bag of five dog biscuits that were made by New York’s Bocce’s Bakery.
Are Puppcupinos really free?
Puppuccinos are sometimes free and sometimes not. It depends. Typically your dog can enjoy a delicious puppuccino for no cost. That is a good thing because dogs usually don’t have money.
You can ask for it when you are ordering your own Starbucks drink. But If you are not ordering anything and just came for a puppuccino, then be prepared that you might be charged for it.
Some stores will actually charge you even if you ordered some of the other items besides the puppuccino. Since it is technically a beverage customization, you can be charged 1-2 dollars depending on the store.
What are the DIY alternatives to the Starbucks Puppuccinos?
Puppuccinos are a tasty, occasional treat that you can give to your dog when you are out. But of course it is not the healthiest option out there and definitely not good enough to give to your dog regularly. It is also obviously not the most convenient to do so everyday.
Here are some more healthier treat options that you can make for your dog at home using the common ingredients!
Homemade treats may cost just a fraction of some store bought options but offer the similar qualities. Dog treats can range in price depending on weight and amount, but usually they are between 8 and 12 dollars. Treats that come branded as “organic” are often even more expensive than that. By that comparison the Starbucks Puppuccino looks like a great deal!
A good example of a healthy treat is the peanut butter oatmeal dog treat. This treats recipe contains four common household ingredients. Even a novice baker can do it because of how simple the process is. Even though it is a treat, you can rest assured that you are giving your dog a healthy, but delicious snack! It is low on sugar and is also safe for humans. Peanut butter, oatmeal, and yogurt all contain a lot of protein. Oatmeal has a significant amount of fiber that regulates blood sugar levels and provides a positive impact on digestive health.
Homemade peanut butter oatmeal dog treats recipe:
List of Ingredients:
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Put the oatmeal in a blender and keep it until it reaches a powder-like consistency.
- Mix the peanut butter, yogurt, and honey, and mix it with blended oats.
- Once the ingredients are mixed, place the dough on baking paper (or simply sprinkle some flour onto a surface instead) and roll it out until it’s about 0.25 inches thick. Then use a knife or cookie cutters to form the treats into shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until they turn brown.