Description
Start your day with these fluffy and zesty Lemon Ricotta Pancakes! Bursting with citrus flavor and creamy texture, they are perfect for brunch or a special breakfast. Serve them warm with fresh berries or maple syrup for an irresistible treat that will brighten any morning!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole preferred)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a pat of butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges appear set (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg