Description
Start your morning with these fluffy Lemon Ricotta Protein Pancakes, bursting with citrus flavor and creamy ricotta. They’re protein-packed, easy to make, and perfect for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or weekend brunch. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas or easy recipes to fuel your day, these pancakes are your go-to meal.
Ingredients
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta, eggs, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a little butter or oil.
5. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
6. Serve with toppings like berries, yogurt, or maple syrup.
Notes
For fluffier pancakes, don’t overmix the batter.
Strain ricotta if it’s too watery to prevent soggy pancakes.
Freeze cooked pancakes between parchment for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, protein pancakes, lemon ricotta, healthy snack, easy recipe