Ready to make breakfast extra special for your furry best friend? These homemade dog waffles are light, fluffy, and made with dog-safe ingredients you can feel good about. Whether you’re celebrating your pup’s birthday, a gotcha day, or just want to share a fun weekend breakfast, these waffles are sure to get some happy tail wags!
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Why You and Your Dog Will Love This Recipe
These dog-friendly waffles aren’t just adorable, they’re packed with goodness! Here are some more reasons this recipe will be one to make often:
They’re easy to make. Just mix, pour, and cook.
Wholesome ingredients you can trust. No added sugars, artificial sweeteners, or weird preservatives. Just simple, dog-safe ingredients.
Perfect for customizing. You can easily mix in your dog’s favorite flavors like bacon, blueberries, or pumpkin.
Soft and tender. Great for senior dogs, dogs with dental issues, or pups who just love a softer treat.
A fun way to share breakfast with your dog. Top their waffle with fruit, peanut butter, or a dollop of dog-safe whipped cream for a tail-wagging treat.
Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to whip up a batch of these waffles:
- Oat flour or brown rice flour – Gentle on digestion and gluten-free (check the package if needed!).
- Unsweetened applesauce – Adds moisture and a little natural sweetness.
- Egg – Helps bind the batter and adds protein.
- Coconut oil – A healthy fat source that’s safe for pups.
- Baking powder – Gives the waffles their lift and fluffiness.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
You can easily swap a few things to suit your pantry or your dog’s taste preferences:
Flour options: Make oat flour or brown rice flour by blending uncooked oats or brown rice until finely ground. 1 cup yields about ¾ cup of flour.
Other flour swaps: You can use all-purpose flour or a 50/50 mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Just know the consistency might change, and the waffles won’t be gluten-free.
Baking Powder: It’s safe for dogs in small amounts. (Source).
Oil spray: Use coconut oil spray or olive oil spray to grease your waffle maker instead of regular cooking spray. It’s better for your dog (and you, too!).
Scroll down to the Recipe Variations section for even more ways to switch up the flavor!
Equipment Needed
You probably have most of the kitchen items you need to make these waffle dog treats. Here’s a quick list just in case:
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Mini Waffle Maker or Regular Waffle Maker
How To Make Dog Waffles
Making homemade waffles for your dog is quick and easy! Here’s how:
- Preheat your waffle maker.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oat flour (or brown rice flour) and baking powder.
- Add the applesauce, egg, and coconut oil. Stir until well combined. If the batter is too thick, add a little water to thin it out.
- Lightly grease the waffle maker with coconut oil spray or olive oil spray.
- Spoon the batter into the waffle maker and spread it slightly.
- Close the waffle maker and cook for about 5 minutes (or until your waffle maker says it’s done).
- Carefully remove the waffle and set it aside to cool.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Let the waffles cool completely before serving to your dog.
Recipe Variations
Want to switch things up and create new flavors? Here are some fun ideas:
- Bacon Dog Waffles – Stir cooked bacon pieces into the batter.
- Blueberry Dog Waffles – Add dried or fresh blueberries or sprinkle them onto the waffle iron before adding the batter.
- Strawberry Dog Waffles – Same idea, either stir the chopped berries in or sprinkle them directly onto the waffle iron.
- Pumpkin Dog Waffles – Substitute the applesauce with plain pumpkin puree.
- Sweet Potato Waffles – Substitute the applesauce with cooked mashed sweet potatoes.
Dog Waffle Toppings
Wondering what to put on your pup’s waffles to make them extra special? Here are a few delicious and dog-safe ideas:
- Banana slices
- Berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- Chopped apples or unsweetened applesauce
- Natural peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter (xylitol-free only!)
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Whipped Cream for Dogs
Skip the butter and syrup because they’re too much fat and sugar for your pup!
Serving Size
Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Depending on the size of your dog, you may want to serve just part of a waffle for smaller pups. Consult your veterinarian if you’re unsure about portion sizes.
Always start with a small amount to make sure your dog tolerates any new food well.
How to Store the Waffles and How Long They Last
Store your homemade dog waffles properly to keep them fresh:
- Refrigerator: Keep them in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Store for up to 4 months. (Pro tip: Layer parchment paper between waffles so you can grab one at a time.)
- To reheat: Pop them into a toaster or toaster oven until warm. Let the waffle cool slightly before serving to avoid burning your dog’s mouth.
Can Humans Eat These Dog Waffles?
Yes! They’re made with all human-safe ingredients. They’re lightly sweet from the applesauce and perfect for anyone who wants a simple, wholesome waffle. Feel free to give one a try!
Popular Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
Want to make more breakfast treats for your dog? Try these recipes:
- Apple Dog Donuts
- Banana Pancakes for Dogs
- Blueberry Dog Muffins
- Blueberry Pumpkin Dog Donuts
- Oatmeal for Dogs
- Peanut Butter Dog Donuts
- Pumpkin Pancakes for Dogs
Find more easy dog breakfast treat recipes here on Spoiled Hounds!
Homemade Dog Waffles
Equipment
- Mini Waffle Maker
Ingredients
- 2 cups Oat Flour or Brown Rice Flour
- ½ cup Applesauce
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker.
- Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine well. Add a little water if the batter is too thick or you prefer a thinner batter.
- Spoon batter into waffle maker.
- Set a timer for five minutes unless your waffle maker is automatic.
- After the timer ends, remove waffle from waffle maker.
- Continue making waffles with the remaining batter.
Hello. I’m so glad I found this recipe. Thank you.
Question though? Can these be dehydrated?
Thank you.
Actually baking powder and baking soda is very poisonous to dogs. Not sure if you are okay with putting a tea spoon of poison in the waffles
Large amounts of uncooked baking soda and baking powder are poisonous to dogs. However, small amounts that are cooked like in baked goods both are harmless.
It’s anyway pointless t add baking soda or baking powder into something that is meant to be for a dog. They are not humans, they do not appreciate fluffiness in food, they just eat it.
So from my point of view why add fluffiness into something that is not meant to be for human consumption?!
Also, if you beat up egg whites by incorporating air and then mix with yoghurt, you will get the same result, they will keep it fluffy and you can avoid something that is not meant to be eaten by dogs.
The fluffiness is so they are the same texture as pancakes for humans and won’t be dense. Baking soda and baking powder is safe for dogs in small quantities. However, if anyone wants to avoid using either in pancakes or waffles for dogs, then they can follow your tip for using and folding stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter.
Sorry, I do not know if they can be dehydrated.
Is this recipe for soft or crunchy waffles?
The waffles are like regular ones for people, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
If I would prefer more crunchy do I just leave them in the waffle maker longer? Also, how long is shelf life?
You can leave them in the waffle maker a little longer, just watch and check to make sure they don’t get burnt. You could also dry out the waffles to make them crunchier in the oven. Put them on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake at 250°F until they get crunchier.
I can’t wait to try this recipe for my toothless pooches. Can this recipe be used as a pancake mix also since pancakes are softer than waffles? I may try to add a little bit of shredded carrot to moisten the mixture too, since my pooches seem to love the flavor.
You could try using this waffle batter for pancakes or use my dog pancake recipe:
https://spoiledhounds.com/homemade-dog-pancakes/
Can you refreeze these dog waffles?
If you freeze the waffles and then thaw them, it is not a good idea to re-freeze the thawed waffles.
Where did u get the mini waffle maker? I can’t seem to find a small size. The smallest I found was 4 in
I got mine on Amazon and it is 4-inch. Here’s a link to it: https://amzn.to/3KYJMDR
I found the 2″ Dash Waffle Bite Maker on Amazon & at Walmart on-line. It makes really cute little waffles.
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Looks very healthy! Could I use a regular large waffle iron and just divide into 4 sections of the mixture?
Yes, you can use a regular large waffle iron.
How long will the waffle last at room temp?
A waffle left out a room temperature for more than 2 hours could have unsafe bacteria on it.
I’m going to make this and also add bananas to it
This batter is really really thick. I know it says to add water but it would be a lot of water to think it out. Is it suppose to be really thick
Yes, the batter is supposed to be really thick. If it’s too thin it will run off the waffle maker.
How long will they last in fridge and freezer?
They will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. They will last up to 4 months in the freezer.