Ricotta Orange Whole Wheat Pancakes
These fluffy, zesty, and sweet pancakes are bursting with a delicate orange flavor and are perfect when topped with warm maple syrup and melted butter!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- In medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, ricotta cheese, milk, orange juice, butter, and orange zest; set aside.
- Make a well in center of the dry ingredients; pour in milk mixture and whisk very gently until just combined (a few lumps should remain). Do not over mix.
- Heat a 12-inch nonstick frying pan/skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes; add 1 teaspoon oil or butter and brush on skillet evenly.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter onto 3 spots on frying pan/skillet. Let pancakes cook until large bubbles begin to appear, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Using a spatula, flip pancakes and cook until golden brown on second side, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer. Serve immediately, and repeat with remaining batter. Top with more orange zest, a pat of butter, and drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!