Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes
Lemon-ricotta pancakes are a popular breakfast dish in many American households. The addition of ricotta cheese gives the pancakes a light and fluffy texture, while the lemon adds a refreshing citrus flavor.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 Egg
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 4 tablespoon Maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.