Pancakes alla Ricotta

Pancakes alla Ricotta are light and fluffy Italian pancakes made with ricotta cheese, offering a delightful twist on the traditional breakfast favorite. Perfectly paired with fresh fruits or a drizzle of honey, these pancakes bring a taste of Italy to your morning routine.

Ingredients

• Ricotta cheese - 250 grams
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Milk - 100 ml
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Butter - for cooking

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture, stirring until just combined.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
5. Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
7. Repeat until all the batter is used, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
8. Serve warm with fresh fruits, honey, or maple syrup.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 210 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from ricotta, supporting muscle health.
• Contains calcium, promoting strong bones and teeth.

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