Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Yield: 12 cakes
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 10 Min
hoooow are they so light and fluffy yet still so thick?!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup almond milk ricotta*
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk + 2 tbsp
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 large eggs, separated
Instructions
- combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl
- meanwhile, separate eggs; put the whites in a small bowl
- whisk ricotta, lemon zest, vanilla, milk, and egg yolks together until combined
- stir flour mixture into ricotta mixture until JUST combined.. don't overmix!
- whip egg whites with an electric hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form
- fold egg whites into pancake mixture gently until JUST combined... don't overmix!
- preheat skillet to medium low heat and drizzle in 1 tsp vegetable oil
- once hot, add 1/4 cup of batter (fit in 3 or 4 at a time if you can)
- drop blueberries onto cakes (about 5 or 6 each) and let cook for about 2 minutes or until edges are crisp and golden
- flip & cook 1-3 more minutes until lightly golden
- keep them warm while you finished your remaining batches
Notes
cook time is 5 min or so per batch.
*i love, use, and recommend Kite Hill almond milk ricotta for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
73Fat (grams)
1Carbs (grams)
20Fiber (grams)
1Sugar (grams)
1Protein (grams)
2Sodium (milligrams)
163Cholesterol (grams)
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