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Lemon Ricotta Breakfast Pancakes – Easy & Impressive

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These lemon ricotta breakfast pancakes offer a light and fluffy texture combined with a fresh citrus flavor. Perfect for a bright start to your day, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to your liking.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat eggs, then add ricotta cheese, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges are set.
  6. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve warm with your preferred toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh blueberries or chopped nuts to the batter.

Use plant-based milk alternatives if preferred.

Keep pancakes warm in a low oven while cooking the remaining batter.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15