PetsPyjamas Dog-Friendly Pancake Day Recipes

Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) is almost upon us, so it’s time to get your wrists ready to flip some pans. Whether you prefer the classic Crêpe style or a stack of American buttermilk pancakes, Shrove Tuesday is a foodie’s delight. But what about the furry foodie in your life? Good news is, they don’t have to miss out on the fun pancake day celebrations that take place on Tuesday 4th March!

That’s right, you can make a tasty dog-friendly pancake for your four-legged friend too. Within this article, we share some of our favourite, easy dog-friendly pancake recipes for the ulti-mutt treat.

Dog-Friendly Banana Pancakes

A quick and simple recipe for your beloved canine companion, dog-friendly pancake with banana is a win-win.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 egg
• 100g of plain flour or coconut/almond flour if your dog is allergic to grain.
• 1 tbsp of olive oil

Method:

1. Mash up the banana with a fork until you reach a smooth consistency
2. Add in the egg and plain flour and mix until you have a smooth batter
3. Grab a pan and fry your pancake on the hob, use a small amount of coconut or olive oil.
4. Once your pancake starts to turn golden brown, flip and cook the other side for 1 minute.
5. Chop up your banana and any other toppings you would like to add. Berries, Mango, Apple, Berries, are all good choices.
6. Allow your pancake to cool before serving up to your furry friend.

Dog-Friendly Peanut Butter (Poochbutter) Pancakes

Do you love peanut butter on your pancakes? If you find an xylitol-free peanut butter (or a fantastic pet-friendly peanut butter like Poochbutter) you can create some delicious nutty dog-friendly pancakes for your pup to enjoy too.

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 100g of plain flour
• 250ml of Water
• 3 tbsp peanut butter (xylitol-free) or Poochbutter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 50g of fruit – blueberries and strawberries

Method:

1. Beat the eggs within a large mixing bowl
2. Add water, peanut butter/poochbutter and flour to the mixture. Use more water if the consistency is too thick.
3. Put your frying pan on a medium heat before adding a little bit of olive oil
4. Add a ladle-sized amount of batter into the pan and cook the pancake on one side for two minutes.
5. Once the mixture starts to solidify and is turning golden, flip the pancake over and heat for another minute
6. With remaining batter, repeat this method!
7. Time for the toppings – Chop and dice your chosen fruit ready to place onto the pancake
8. Decorate your warm pancake by spreading the peanut butter and topping with your freshly sliced fruit.
9. Allow your pancake to cool before serving. And hallelujah! Perfect pancakes.

Dog-Friendly Carrot & Cucumber Pancakes

If your pup prefers savoury over sweet, dog-friendly Carrot Pancakes could be the pawfect healthy treat to whip up for them!

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 2 carrots and cucumbers
• 360g of milk
• 250g of plain flour
• 3 tbsp Peanut Butter/Pooch Butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 30g butter

Method:

1. Add the milk, eggs, butter into a bowl and mix. Or alternatively, add the eggs, milk, butter, and carrots into a blender if you have one.
2. After the carrots are chopped and blended, add the rest of the ingredients into the mixture. Mix or blend together.
3. Put your frying pan on the hob on a medium heat, and use 1 tbsp of olive oil so that the pancake doesn’t stick
4. Add some of your batter into the frying pan
5. Cook until golden brown before flipping over and heating the other side for 1-2 minutes (until it’s also golden)
6. Place some chopped carrots and cucumber as decoration and drizzle on your dog-friendly peanut butter. You can add a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon if you want to.

Other dog-friendly toppings that you can include on your pancakes: Marmite for savoury, apple pieces, blueberries, and even your dog’s favourite biscuits. Just make sure to avoid peanut butter with xylitol and anything that has a lot of sugar as this will upset their tums.

Dog-Friendly Hotels for Pancake Day

If you truly want to treat yourself on Shrove Tuesday, why not visit one of our dog-friendly hotels with Pancake Day Events? Many of our hotels also offer pancakes as part of the breakfast buffet all year-round too.

• Rubens at the Palace Hotel, London: Guests dining in The English Grill can enjoy a complimentary trolley of Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, and Caviar Bellini’s! And in the evening, get ready to savour a Crepe Suzette at the New York Bar between 5pm-6pm.
• Duchally Estate, Scotland: Located in beautiful Perthshire surrounded by serene glens, lochs, and forests, the Duchally Estate had a wonderful pancake day last year. However, you can also look forward to creating your own pancakes every morning during your dog-friendly holiday here. This is thanks to their brilliant automated pancake machine – something the kids definitely love!
• Luccombe Manor, Isle of Wight: At this stunning coastal retreat, you can enjoy pancakes with your breakfast daily. This characterful hotel offers amazing sea views, plenty of dog-friendly extras, a lovely swimming pool, and wonderful dog-friendly beaches nearby.
• Another Place, The Machrie: If you are vegan or gluten-free and enjoy pancake day as much as the next person, Another Place is the perfect spot for you! This is because they offer tasty vegan, gluten-free pancakes with breakfast each morning (just make sure you pre-order the day before.)

Dog-Friendly Pancake Day in London

If you’re looking for somewhere to go in London for pancakes where your four-legged friends are also welcome, head to ‘Where The Pancakes Are’. This lovely restaurant has a base in multiple locations including London Bridge and Battersea. They serve up healthier pancakes all day using buttermilk-buckwheat batter. This works wonders for your gut health with its minerals, vitamins and proteins – but still tastes just as amazing!

For Pancake Day, ‘Where The Pancakes Are’ are extending their opening hours from 7am – 10pm to satisfy your pancake cravings for the whole day! Expect roll-the-dice games with plenty of prizes and free pancakes for the first 25 guests to arrive at any of their restaurants. They also pride themselves on being dog-friendly, so the whole family can celebrate the tastiest day of the year together.

Paws Up for Pancake Day with PetsPyjamas

We hope you all have a delicious pancake day with your beloved furry friends! Let us know if you tried any of these tasty recipes and what your canine companion thought of them. Bone-appetit!