Easy Homemade Dog Pancakes Recipe - Spoiled Hounds (2024)

These homemade dog pancakes are a tasty treat for your furry friend for breakfast, or as a fun treat to reward them just for being them.

When your canine companion sees these bone-shaped pancakes, they are going to beg for them. You’ll feel good giving it to them because they are made with healthy and dog-safe ingredients.

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Why This Is The Best Dog Pancakes Recipe

These homemade dog pancakes are less expensive than store-bought and have simple ingredients. Your dog will probably get hungry as they are cooking because they smell so good! You can make them with your dog’s favorite ingredients (they are super easy to customize).

Not only are they cheaper than store-bought, but they are better for your dog too. The simple ingredients have tons of nutritional benefits for your pup. You might even want to make this easy recipe every weekend for your fur baby.

Why Make Pancakes for Dogs?

Making homemade pancakes means you know you are giving your dog all-natural treats with wholesome, healthy, and dog-friendly ingredients. There aren’t any mystery ingredients found in store-bought dog pancakes.

It’s a fun way to give dogs their own special breakfast or to celebrate Pancake Day with your dog. Plus, you can make them as big or as small as you need. Use different size cookie cutters for large or small pancakes.

Ingredients

The exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step directions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. First, I want to share some information about the ingredients I used in this homemade dog pancakes recipe.

Here’s a list of what you’ll need. They are simple ingredients found in regular grocery stores. Oh, use organic ingredients if you want to make organic dog pancakes.

• Oat Flour – is a great flour to use for dogs with wheat allergies.
• Baking Powder – makes the pancakes rise and be a little fluffy.
• Banana – adds a little flavor, sweetness, and moisture to the batter. Also has vitamin B, vitamin C, and potassium.
• Egg – adds protein and omega-3 fatty acids and is a binder for the batter.
• Water – to add moisture to the batter.
• Coconut Oil – a healthy fat that’s great for cooking pancakes.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

When you make this dog pancake recipe, there are a few things to keep in mind:

If you do not have oat flour, you can make it by placing old-fashioned oats in a food processor or blender and blending until it has the consistency of flour.

You can substitute all-purpose flour or a 50-50 combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour for the oat flour. The amount will have to be adjusted since those flours will cause the batter to have a different consistency. It will take less of those flours than oat flour. Because whole wheat flour is denser, it’s not a good substitute to use by itself.

You can also top them with a little bit of peanut butter to make them an extra special homemade treat.

Equipment Needed

You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these pancake dog treats. Here’s a quick list just in case:

• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Mixing Bowl
• Skillet
• Dog Bone Cookie Cutter

How To Make Dog Pancakes

These are the recipe steps and some photos of the process of making the pancakes. I hope they help you make this healthy dog pancake recipe! Note there’s a printable recipe card below.

1. Stir or whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mash the banana in a small bowl.
3. Add the water and egg to the bowl with the banana. Stir until combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine well.
5. Heat a frying pan on medium heat and melt a small amount of oil in it.
6. Once the pan is hot, pour ¼ cup of the batter for each pancake and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 5 minutes. You can use more batter for larger oblong pancakes.
7. Flip the pancakes and cook the other side until golden brown.
8. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
9. Repeat with the remaining batter.
10. If desired, cut out shapes with a cookie cutter.
11. Serve.

Recipe Variations

It’s easy to change up the recipe to make different flavored pancakes. Here are some ideas:

• Bacon Dog Pancakes – stir some cooked bacon pieces into the batter.
• Blueberry Dog Pancakes – stir some dried or fresh blueberries into the batter. Likewise with strawberries and raspberries.
• Buckwheat Dog Pancakes – substitute the oat flour with buckwheat flour.
• Chocolate Chip Dog Pancakes – stir some carob chips into the batter. Do not use regular chocolate chips because chocolate is toxic to dogs.
• Extra Fiber – stir 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed into the batter.

Dog Pancake Toppings

Wondering what you can put on the pancakes to give your dog their own special breakfast treat? You can serve these pancakes to your dog with a variety of toppings. Just note it’s best not to top them with butter and syrup because of the added dairy fat and sugar.

• Applesauce (unsweetened)
• Chopped apples
• Berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
• Natural unsweetened peanut butter or SunButter
• Ripe banana slices
• Whipped Cream for Dogs

Serving Size

How many pancakes should you give your pup at once?That depends on the amount of food you gave your pet to eat that day and the size of your dog. Large dogs can consume more than smaller dogs.

Treats should be considered in your dog’s daily caloric intake. Make sure you don’t exceed the recommended amount for your dog.

Dogs shouldn’t have too many treats – including these yummy dog pancake treats. For this reason, I suggest only giving your spoiled hound one per day or a portion of one if you have a small dog.

However, you can use your own judgment regarding how many treats are right for your dog.

How to Store

Leftover pancakes should be stored in an airtight container or zip-top plastic bag. Keep them in the refrigerator or freeze them for longer storage.

Pro Tip: If freezing, place some wax or parchment paper between them to make it easy to get one out of the container.

Reheat dog pancakes in the oven just like you would do with human pancakes. Place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F until warm, about 5 to 7 minutes.

You can also microwave them on high power in 20-second increments until warm.

Just let the pancake cool a bit before giving one to your dog to avoid burning your dog’s mouth.

How Long Do Homemade Dog Pancakes Last?

Homemade dog pancakes will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. They will last up to four months in the freezer.

Can Humans Eat These Dog Pancakes?

Yes, people can eat these dog pancakes. All the ingredients are safe for human consumption. Top them with butter and maple syrup and enjoy them along with your dog.

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