Every day is a special day when we can enjoy a special breakfast! Brighten-Your-Day Pancakes are the perfect way to add a little skip to your morning step. Along with some sunny lemon, the creamy and tangy ricotta cheese makes these pancakes so moist and drool-worthy, you will quickly fall in love. Add some maple or blueberry syrup and Brighten-Your-Day Pancakes will be a dreamy addition to your morning routine. Enlighten your day with a fresh beginning!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • butter, to taste
  • maple or blueberry syrup, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 –In a large bowl, add the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt and sift to combine.

Step 2 –Add the milk, the ricotta cheese, the eggs, the lemon zest, and the lemon juice to the flour mixture and whisk to combine.

Step 3 –Preheat a flat griddle over medium-high heat.

Step 4 –Add the butter to the hot griddle and allow it to melt.

Step 5 –With a ladle or measuring cup, scoop about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the prepared griddle and cook until bubbles form, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6 –Flip the pancakes and cook until the bottom sides are golden-brown, about 2 minutes.

Step 7 –Serve the pancakes warm with the maple syrup.