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Light & Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

Light & fluffy Ricotta Pancakes with hints of lemon and a fantastic texture to soak up a little syrup or honey. Serve with your favorite fresh fruits for a delicious way to start the day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pancakes, ricotta
Servings: 10 3 1/2-inch pancakes
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Optional toppings:

  • sliced almonds
  • fresh blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or blackberries
  • honey
  • maple syrup
  • butter

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. In a medium mixing bowl combine the ricotta cheese, milk, egg, vanilla and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the ricotta mixture and blend well with a rubber spatula.
  • Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with vegetable oil using a paper towel to remove the excess. Lower the heat to medium-low and add ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. You can easily cook three at a time in a large skillet. Gently spread the batter to a 3 ½-inch round pancake using the back of a spoon. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the edges are drying. Gently turn and continue cooking until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a baking sheet  in a single layer. To keep warm, put the pan in a warm oven until serving. Continue cooking until all the batter is gone. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg