Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. It goes by many other names, such as Fat Tuesday, Donut Day, and Pancake Day. While you spend the day enjoying chocolate or whatever it is you’ll be giving up the next day for the start of Lent, pancakes are a great staple for any time of the year. And here are three recipes you can make to include your dog in the Fat Tuesday fun.
Egg, Apple, and Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
· 1 cup mashed banana
· ⅓ cup grated apple
· 2 large eggs
· ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
· 1 tsp baking powder
· Freshly whipped heavy cream for topping (optional)
· Naturally colored sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
· In a large bowl, mix together the banana, apple, and egg, until well combined.
· In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
· Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
· Lightly butter a skillet over medium heat and pour about 3 Tbsp of batter onto the skillet. Cook pancake for about 2 minutes on each side.
· Top pancakes with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.
· Let your dog enjoy!
This recipe is from We Are Not Martha.
Egg and Flour Pancakes
Ingredients
· flour
· Eggs
· Water
Instructions
Combine the three ingredients into a batter. Add more water if necessary.
Next, add some of the mixture to the bottom of a microwaveable dish and pop into the microwave for a couple of minutes. You can also fry your dog’s pancakes with a small amount of oil, which is good to keep your dog’s coat shiny and healthy.
Voilà! The dog friendly pancakes are ready!
You can top with apple slices or banana slices or peanut butter (watch out for the kind that includes xylitol).
This recipe is from Canine Partners.
Egg and Almond Milk Pancakes
Ingredients 100g plain flour (or coconut) 300ml of soya or almond milk 2 eggs Instructions 1. Mix all 3 ingredients into a batter and add more milk if necessary. 2. Pour part of the mixture into a non stick pan and cook for approximately 30-40 seconds. Use a utensil to carefully lift the pancake up to check if it’s golden brown before turning over. 3. Cook the other side for approximately 30-40 seconds and pop aside to cool before adding toppings like blueberries and banana.
This recipe is from It’s Dog Food.
So there you have it. Three dog-friendly pancake recipes. I’m sure you can come up with many more recipes. Let us know if you make them and how they turn out!