Description
Start your day with these fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes that are bursting with zesty flavor. Made with creamy ricotta and freshly squeezed lemon juice, each bite is a cloud of citrusy goodness. Perfect for brunch or a special breakfast, these pancakes can be topped with maple syrup and fresh berries for an unforgettable treat. Transform your mornings into a delightful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- Butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta, milk, lemon juice, and egg until smooth. Gently combine with the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 3-4 minutes), then flip to cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg