Homemade Dog Waffles (Banana Oat)

A waffle iron makes crisp, easy-to-break treats. This batter is banana, oat flour, egg and a spoon of peanut butter.

Cut each waffle into squares and freeze them flat; they thaw in minutes.

Why your dog will love this

• Crisp outside, soft inside
• Cut into 16 squares per batch
• Wheat-free

Ingredient notes

• Oat flour Safe

  Plain oats cooked or baked. Skip flavored instant oatmeal.

• Ripe banana, mashed Safe

  Fine in moderation. High in natural sugar.

• Egg Safe

  Serve fully cooked.

• Xylitol-free peanut butter Caution

  Only use brands without xylitol (also sold as birch sugar). High in fat.

See every ingredient in the safety guide

How to make Homemade Dog Waffles

Homemade Dog Waffles takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and makes 4 waffles. It is an easy recipe. You will need a mini waffle maker. 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 oat flour: Plain oats cooked or baked. Skip flavored instant oatmeal.
• 1 medium ripe banana, mashed: Fine in moderation. High in natural sugar.
• 1 large egg: Serve fully cooked.
• 1 tbsp xylitol-free peanut butter: Only use brands without xylitol (also sold as birch sugar). High in fat.
• 1/2 cup water

Step-by-step instructions

1. Heat the waffle iron and brush lightly with coconut oil if it sticks.
2. Whisk the banana, egg, peanut butter and water, then stir in the oat flour.
3. Cook until crisp and golden. Allow about 4 minutes.
4. Cool and cut each waffle into 4 squares.

Tips for success

• Preheat the waffle iron fully so the waffles crisp instead of steam.
• Use a mini waffle maker for perfectly sized treats with no cutting.
• Cool the waffles on a rack so the bottoms stay crisp.

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 squares for a medium dog. Each square has about 40 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 oat flour? Use whole wheat flour. Change one ingredient at a time so you can tell how each swap affects the texture.

Why dogs love it

Crisp outside, soft inside. Cut into 16 squares per batch. Wheat-free.

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.

What to watch for

Mild gas or a softer stool for a day can happen with any new food. Call your vet if your dog vomits more than once, has diarrhea for more than a day, seems tired or in pain, or refuses food. If you think your dog ate something toxic, call your vet or an animal poison control line right away.

Safety notes

Peanut Butter: Only use brands without xylitol (also sold as birch sugar). High in fat. 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 regular waffles?

Plain waffles are not toxic, but most contain sugar and butter. These are made for dogs.

How do I reheat frozen dog waffles?

Thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes. Serve cool.

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