Description
Light and fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes that provide a refreshing twist to your breakfast routine.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice and zest
1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
1 cup milk (or almond/oat milk)
2 large eggs (or flaxseed meal as replacement)
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the ricotta mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes for optimal fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pancakes, breakfast, lemon, ricotta, healthy recipe, easy breakfast, fluffy pancakes