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Dog-Friendly Pancakes: You & Me Dog Valentine’s Brunch
Nothing says love like pancakes shared.
Pet lifestyle expert Serena Faber-Nelson is the founder of Pretty Fluffy. A contributor to Everyday with Rachael Ray, Modern Dog Magazine, Cesars Way and more; her modern, stylized take on DIY dog treats has seen her recipes viewed millions of times over.
Serena is the author of the go-to dog mom bible, Dog Mama, and the popular dog treat recipe book, Healthy Homemade Dog Treats.
Who doesn’t love pancakes? No one, that’s who. That’s why today we’ll be making pancakes for you, and dog-friendly pancakes for your pooch!
I don’t know about you, but for me, Valentine’s Day isn’t necessarily about romance.
I think it’s the perfect day to be thankful for the happy relationships you have in your life – be it with your partner, your family, or even your pets. It’s all about enjoying the LOVE that you have in your life.
So, to create the perfect budget-friendly and stylish Valentine’s brunch you and your pup can enjoy together, I’m sharing not one, but TWO pancake recipes.
Now when you wake up on February 14th, you can go ahead and pamper yourselves, relax and embrace this happy day with a yummy brunch and delicious pancakes.
First up, our dog-friendly pancakes recipe!
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For Your Sweetheart: Dog-Friendly Pancakes Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 free range eggs
- 1 cup low fat milk
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup wholemeal flour
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Whisk together the eggs, milk, honey and butter.
2. Add the flours, baking powder and cinnamon. You will be left with a thick pancake mix.
3. Heat a greased pan and place the batter inside a heart shaped cookie cutter.
4. Wait about 1-2 minutes for bubbles to form and pop before flipping the pancake and cooking the alternate side.
5. Serve with fresh blueberries.
HANDY HINTS!
* Makes 10-12 small pancakes.
* Use a love heart shaped stainless steel cookie cutter and be sure to grease the inside to ensure the batter doesn’t stick.
* If you only have plastic cookie cutters, cook the pancakes as normal and then cut out heart shapes once cooked.
* Milk and butter can be substituted with other dairy free variations for dogs with allergies.
And just because everyone deserves a bit of loving on Valentine’s Day, here is the perfect pancake recipe for you and your loved ones! It uses almost exactly the same ingredients as the doggie pancakes, so more time for Valentine’s Day cuddles.
For You: Valentine’s Day Pancakes Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 free range eggs
- 1 & 1/4 cups milk
- 30g melted butter
- 1 & 2/3 cups plain flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Icing sugar to dust
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place flour, baking powder and sugar into a bowl and mix.
2. Form a well and beat in the eggs, butter and milk.
3. Heat a greased pan and pour in the batter to create a round pancake.
4. Wait about 1-2 minutes for bubbles to form and pop before flipping the pancake and cooking the alternate side.
5. Dust with icing sugar, and serve with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and maple syrup.
HANDY HINTS!
* Makes 10-15 medium sized round pancakes.
* Consider creating a love heart shaped pancake topper by using your cookie cutters as you did with the puppy pancakes.
* Serve breakfast in bed with a glass of milk, or better yet – a glass of champagne!
Happy Valentines to you and your fur baby! xo
** The above recipe is for treats only and should not replace your dog’s regular meal plans. Always check with your vet about any major changes to your dog’s diet.
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Ok now I’m starving! 🙂
It was fun making and eating pancakes in the name of ‘work’ 🙂
I love pancakes…and now I can share them with Oreo and not feel back about it!
Yay! Hope you have a lovely brunch!!
Hello!
What a sweet post, I’m hungry for some heart pancakes.
Thank you for linking back to Haniela’s. I’m glad you like the heart potatoes.:-)
You’re very welcome – I can’t wait to make them 🙂
Soda, you are SO beautiful!!! xxx
Why thank you – you made Soda’s day!
Love this idea! Great post Serena 🙂
Thanks Emma 🙂
All look delicious!
Thanks Ann – hope you enjoy making them!
This is awesome – I am so doing this, only on the 15th, and it will be my “one year anniversary” with my adorable pup!
Thanks Katherine!! Have a wonderful “dog-iversary”! xx
Adorable idea. Will have to make these for my Johnny dog come the weekend. My cat will enjoy this too – she even likes pancakes!
Pancakes for everyone! Thanks Michelle, have a lovely Valentine’s Day (or really any day – brunch is too good to be just one day a year!) 🙂
Woof! Woof! Happy ♥ Valentine’s Day. DELISH! Tasty … my mom loves pancake n I enjoy blueberries and strawberries. Have a Tasty Tuesday, ENJOY! Lots of Golden Thanks for joining our tasty Tuesday Blog HOP> Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Sugar you are so adorable!!! I hope you get some pancakes xxx
Those sure look delish
Soda was amazing holding off eating them for as long as she did! But in the end she gave in… https://prettyfluffy.com/2012/02/daily-fluffy-thats-it/
This is fab! Im gonna make Teddy some Puppy pancakes next week, in the UK we have Shrove Tuesday, i reckon he’ll love them! 🙂 X
Hope he enjoyed his pancakes Kirsty!! x
Love this! I featured this idea in my Valentine’s Day roundup this year.
http://petanthology.com/dog-valentines-day-roundup/
Okay… this is adorable! Quick question though, what is wholemeal flour?
Jennifer Ashley
http://www.prettylittledetails.ca
Hi Jennifer, I believe wholemeal flour is called Whole Wheat flour in the US 🙂
Anuska’s eighth birthday today! She loved them – Thank you! 🙂