Silver-dollar pancakes are easy to portion and freeze. These use pumpkin and egg, cooked in a dry nonstick pan.
Serve one or two as a weekend treat, plain or with a smear of yogurt.
Why your dog will love this
- Weekend breakfast your dog can share
- Freezes in a bag for quick treats
- No sugar or butter
Ingredient notes
- Whole wheat flour Safe
Fine baked into treats unless your dog has a wheat allergy.
- Baking powder Caution
Safe in the small amounts used in baking. Large amounts are harmful.
- Plain pumpkin purée Safe
Plain cooked or canned pumpkin adds fiber. Avoid pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and nutmeg.
- Egg Safe
Serve fully cooked.
Homemade Dog Pancakes (Pumpkin)
Mini pumpkin pancakes with no sugar, butter or syrup.
- 4 of 5 ingredients safety-checked, 3 marked safe
- Dairy-free
- Peanut-free
- Contains: Wheat, Egg
Ingredients
Makes 20 mini pancakes
- SafeFine baked into treats unless your dog has a wheat allergy. Safe amount: As part of baked treats.
- CautionSafe in the small amounts used in baking. Large amounts are harmful. Safe amount: Up to 1 tsp per batch.
- SafePlain cooked or canned pumpkin adds fiber. Avoid pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and nutmeg. Safe amount: About 1 tsp per 10 lb of body weight per day.
- SafeServe fully cooked. Safe amount: Treat-size portions.
Equipment
- Nonstick griddle
Instructions
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Whisk all the ingredients into a thick batter.
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Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat with no oil.
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Drop tablespoons of batter and cook until bubbles form, then flip.
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Repeat with the remaining batter and cool before serving.
Tips for success
- Keep the heat at medium-low; dog pancakes have no oil and burn easily.
- Make them silver-dollar size so portions are easy to count.
- Freeze cooled pancakes between parchment sheets and thaw one at a time.
Nutrition per pancake
- Calories
- 30 kcal
- Protein
- 1.2 g
- Fat
- 0.5 g
- Fiber
- 0.9 g
- Carbs
- 5.4 g
Storage
- Fridge 4 days
- Freezer 60 days
How much to serve
Two mini pancakes for a medium dog.
| Small dog (10 lb) | up to 1.25 pancakes a day |
|---|---|
| Medium dog (30 lb) | up to 2.75 pancakes a day |
| Large dog (60 lb) | up to 4 pancakes a day |
Last updated September 21, 2026.
How to make Homemade Dog Pancakes
Homemade Dog Pancakes takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and makes 20 mini pancakes. It is an easy recipe. You will need a nonstick griddle. Read through every step once before you start, and set out all the ingredients so nothing is missed.
Ingredients and why they are here
You need 5 ingredients. Each one is checked against the ingredient safety guide for dogs.
- 1 cup whole wheat flour: Fine baked into treats unless your dog has a wheat allergy.
- 1/2 tsp baking powder: Safe in the small amounts used in baking. Large amounts are harmful.
- 1/2 cup plain pumpkin purée: Plain cooked or canned pumpkin adds fiber. Avoid pumpkin pie filling, which contains sugar and nutmeg.
- 1 large egg: Serve fully cooked.
- 3/4 cup water
Step-by-step instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients into a thick batter.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat with no oil.
- Drop tablespoons of batter and cook until bubbles form, then flip. Allow about 4 minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and cool before serving.
Tips for success
- Keep the heat at medium-low; dog pancakes have no oil and burn easily.
- Make them silver-dollar size so portions are easy to count.
- Freeze cooled pancakes between parchment sheets and thaw one at a time.
How to store it
Let everything cool completely before you pack it away, since trapped steam causes sogginess and mold. Keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. If anything smells off or shows mold, throw it out.
How much to serve
Two mini pancakes for a medium dog. Each pancake has about 30 calories. Treats and toppers should stay under 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories, so cut back their regular food a little on days you serve extra.
Swaps and variations
No whole wheat flour? Use oat flour. Change one ingredient at a time so you can tell how each swap affects the texture.
Why dogs love it
Weekend breakfast your dog can share. Freezes in a bag for quick treats. No sugar or butter.
Feeding tips for dogs
Introduce any new food slowly, starting with a small piece, and wait a day to see how your dog’s stomach handles it. Dogs with allergies, pancreatitis, kidney disease or diabetes may need changes, so check with your vet first. Keep fresh water out, especially with dry or salty-tasting treats, and count every treat toward the daily allowance so meals stay balanced.
Make it ahead
To save time, measure and prep the ingredients the day before and keep them covered in the fridge. Label containers with the recipe name and date so you always know what to use first. Most of the work in this recipe is hands-off, so it fits easily around a busy week.
Safety notes
Baking Powder & Soda: Safe in the small amounts used in baking. Large amounts are harmful. Never add onion, garlic, chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol or salt, and check the safety guide before trying a new ingredient with your dog. This recipe is general information, not veterinary advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat pancakes with syrup?
No. Syrup is pure sugar, and some sugar-free syrups contain xylitol.
Can I use regular milk?
Water works best. Many dogs are lactose intolerant.
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