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The Pawfect Dog Pancake!

The Pawfect Dog Pancake!

Try our bakers’ recipe to make your four-legged friends the pawfect pancakes! Our homemade dog pancake recipe will certainly get tails wagging!

Pancakes for dogs? Yes, please!

Here’s our pawfect dog pancake recipe

Follow our bakers’ pancake recipe to make your four-legged friends the pawfect treat!

Into the mixing bowl:

  • 1 medium egg
  • 2tbsps buttermilk
  • 2tbsps peanut butter (dog-friendly only – use xylitol free)
  • ½ cup quinoa flour (naturally gluten free)
  • 2tbsps quick-cook polenta (naturally gluten free)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2-3tbsps water (as needed)
  • Oil (as needed)

Method:

  1. Beat the egg in a bowl.
  2. Add the buttermilk, peanut butter, quinoa flour, polenta and baking powder.
  3. Mix all together.
  4. (The batter should be thick and able to drizzle off a spoon slowly).
  5. Add water if needed.
  6. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Heat a frying pan to a medium heat.
  8. Add a splash of oil to the pan.
  9. Spoon the pancake batter into the pan.
  10. Cook until the underside is golden brown (approx. 2 minutes)
  11. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional minute.
  12. Allow to cool.
  13. Snap a photo of your pancake for your dog and share it with us…
  14. …Let your lucky four-legged companion dig in to their dog-friendly pancake

    **Always supervise your dog when eating, and ensure your four-legged friend has lots of fresh and clean water on offer. This pancake for dogs recipe is a complementary pet food, intended as an occasional treat only.**

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