If your dog stares at you like you owe them everything… congratulations, you’re a dog parent. And like every good dog parent, you’ve probably wondered at least once: “What if I made waffles… but for my dog?”

Well, today’s the day. Grab your waffle maker, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to make one of the easiest, cutest, tail-waggiest snacks ever: Dog Waffle Meal Prep. These take about 20 minutes, make enough for the whole week, and will make your pup think you’re a culinary genius.

Let’s dive in—your dog is probably judging how slow you’re scrolling.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s everything that goes into these adorable pup-approved waffles. Nothing fancy, nothing weird. Just dog-safe goodness.

• 1 cup oat flour (or blend regular oats until they look like dust—poof!)
• 1 egg (aka: the glue that holds dog dreams together)
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (the plain one—no cinnamon, no sugar explosions)
• ¼ cup pumpkin purée (bonus points: great for digestion)
• ¼ cup water (add more if batter feels like cement)
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (the natural kind; check for no xylitol, that villain)
• Optional mix-ins:
  • Blueberries (fancy!)
  • Shredded carrots (your dog will act like they hate veggies but eat this anyway)
  • A sprinkle of chia seeds (yes, we’re that healthy dog parent)

That’s it. Easy, wholesome, and totally dog-instagrammable.

If you’re prepping food for dogs often, you might also like my Homemade Beef Dog Food Roll — super freezer-friendly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s make these waffles! This is quick, beginner-friendly, and almost impossible to mess up… unless you completely forget to plug in the waffle maker (no judgment, it happens).

1. Heat your waffle maker.

Get it nice and warm. Your waffle maker should be hot enough to sizzle when the batter hits it. Think of it as preheating your dog’s happiness.

2. Mix the wet ingredients in a bowl.

Add your egg, applesauce, pumpkin, peanut butter, and water. Stir. Stir again. Then stir one more time because peanut butter is stubborn and likes to pretend it’s mixed when it’s absolutely not.

3. Add in the oat flour.

Dump it right in and mix until you get a smooth, thick batter. If it feels like cookie dough, add a splash more water. You’re aiming for a pourable but thick mixture—like pancake batter but with better intentions.

Tip: If you see lumps, don’t panic. Your dog doesn’t care. Your dog ate a leaf yesterday.

4. Toss in any optional mix-ins.

Blueberries? Carrots? A sprinkle of chia seeds so you feel like you’re making “superfood waffles for dogs”?
Totally your call. Small pieces mix best.A quick spritz from Chosen Foods Coconut Oil Spray keeps everything from sticking without adding weird flavors.

5. Spray your waffle maker lightly.

Use a dog-safe oil spray (like coconut oil). Don’t drench it. A little mist keeps waffles from sticking and saves you from using all your energy scraping burned batter like a cooking crime scene.

6. Pour in the batter.

Scoop about 2–3 tablespoons per mini waffle or enough to lightly cover the grid on a full-size maker.
Close the lid. Count to five. Realize you counted way too fast. Try again.

7. Cook for 3–4 minutes.

You’ll know they’re ready when they look golden and feel slightly firm. Don’t aim for crispy—they’re waffles, not tortilla chips.

Pro move: Open the waffle maker slowly. If you rip the waffle in half, it’s still edible… but your dog will absolutely judge you.

8. Remove and cool completely.

Let them cool all the way. Warm waffles smell incredible, and your dog will be plotting their attack—stay strong.
Cooling prevents soggy storage later, so don’t skip this part.

9. Repeat until your batter disappears.

Boom. You just meal-prepped a whole week of treats in under 20 minutes. You’re basically a dog chef now.

10. Store like a pro.

Here’s how to keep them fresh:

• Fridge: up to 5 days
• Freezer: up to 3 months
• Use zip bags or containers
• Separate layers with parchment so they don’t form… waffle clusters

To serve: Defrost or warm slightly (never piping hot!) and watch your dog lose their mind politely.

Pro tip: Make extra and add them to your dog’s meals for variety, just like in my Beef Bone Broth for Dogs recipe.

Helpful Tips & Extra Advice

These little things make your meal prep smoother—and your pup happier.

Don’t overmix.

Once the batter is combined, stop. Overmixing makes waffles tough. Sure, your dog might not care, but do it for your pride.

Add water if needed.

Every oat flour brand is different. You may need more water to thin things out. Aim for a smooth, spoonable texture.

Cut waffles into bite sizes.

Use scissors and snip them into squares for training treats. This turns one waffle into like… 40 little bribe cubes. Amazing. If you use a pair of Pet-Safe Dog Treat Scissors, it makes portioning so much easier.

Freeze individually.

Place waffles on a tray, freeze, then store together. They won’t stick, and you can grab one at a time like a civilized human.

Make different “flavors.”

Divide your batter into 2–3 bowls and add fun mix-ins:

• Apple + carrot
• Blueberry + pumpkin
• Banana + peanut butter

Your dog won’t know the difference—but you will and that’s what matters.

Use silicone molds if you don’t have a waffle maker.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. Not the same cute grid pattern… but they still count as waffles emotionally.

The Silicone Paw Print Molds are super cute if you want fun shapes that dogs go crazy for.

Keep the smell in mind.

Pumpkin + oat + peanut butter smells like wholesome fall vibes.
Your dog thinks it smells like heaven.
Your partner may think it smells like “breakfast but wrong.”
Be emotionally prepared.

Want crispier waffles?

Cook an extra minute. Just don’t burn them—dogs have high standards, even if they pretend they don’t.

Need more protein?

Add 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt or a splash of bone broth (unsalted). It blends beautifully and dogs act like it’s gourmet.

How to Serve Dog Waffles

You’d think “hand it to your dog” is the whole story… but you actually have options!

As Treats

Cut into small squares and store in a jar. Perfect for training sessions or bribing them into basic manners.

As Meal Toppers

Crumble over kibble when you need to convince your dog that yes, this is the same food they loved yesterday.

As Enrichment

Spread a little peanut butter on top, freeze, and boom—15 minutes of silence while your dog contemplates life.

On Walks

These travel well. Just don’t mix them with your human snacks unless you want to traumatize yourself.

Common Questions (You Might Be Thinking Right Now)

“Can I eat these?”

Technically yes… but let’s be honest: They’re bland. They’re the culinary equivalent of “meh.”
Your dog, however? Michelin-star level excitement.

“Can I add honey?”

Skip it. Dogs don’t need added sugar. They’re sweet enough.

“Do I need oat flour specifically?”

You can use whole wheat flour or blend regular oats. Just avoid white flour—it brings nothing to the table except guilt.

“Can puppies eat these?”

Absolutely—but cut them into tiny pieces and avoid choking hazards. Puppies treat waffles like treasure.

“What if my dog has allergies?”

Swap ingredients as needed:

• Peanut butter → pumpkin or Greek yogurt
• Egg → flax “egg” (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water)
• Oat flour → rice flour

Just keep everything dog-safe, natural, and unsweetened.

Why Dog Waffle Meal Prep Is Totally Worth It

Let’s be real: you’re here because you love your dog, you love cute food, and you love easy recipes you can finish before your motivation disappears. Dog waffles check all the boxes.

• They’re healthy
• They’re cheap
• They’re adorable
• They last all week
• They make your dog think you’re magical

Plus, you get to say, “Sorry, I can’t hang out tonight… I’m meal-prepping waffles for my dog.”
The level of power in that sentence? Unmatched.

If you love DIY dog projects, you’ll also enjoy the cute home setups in Dog Room Ideas or cozy housing tips like Winter Dog House Setup.

Final Thoughts

You just learned how to make a week’s worth of wholesome, customizable, dog-approved waffles in under 20 minutes. Whether you freeze them, crumble them, or serve them with a dramatic chef flourish, your dog will absolutely lose their furry mind.

If you try different flavors, want more dog meal-prep recipes, or want to know how to turn these waffles into frozen yogurt sandwiches (yes, that’s a thing), just say the word.

Now go. Your dog has waited long enough.