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Ricotta Pancakes

Easy Ricotta Pancakes Recipe: A Breakfast Game-Changer

Who doesn’t love pancakes? These ricotta pancakes are light, creamy, and just a little fancy. With simple ingredients and easy steps, they’re perfect for brunch or a lazy weekend treat. Let’s make breakfast extra special!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American, Eastern Europe
Servings 10 small pancakes
Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 cooking pan
  • 1 hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese 250 g
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Butter or oil for cooking
  • For the sauce:
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate with orange flavor, finely shredded
  • 1 tsp orange zest (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, ricotta, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • In a clean, dry bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add the yolk mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  • Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should remain light and airy. Add 1 Tbsp of avocado oil.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • For the sauce:
    In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and maple syrup until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract if using, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
  • Serve the pancakes with cream cheese sauce, dark chocolate, and fresh berries. Or your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Nutritional values may vary slightly depending on the brands of ingredients used (e.g., full-fat vs. low-fat ricotta, specific milk types).
  • Additions like toppings or extra butter/oil for cooking are not included in these values.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 50mg
Keyword healthy breakfast, pancakes
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