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Orange Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

4.6 from 84 reviews

These Orange Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pancakes offer a delightful twist on classic pancakes by incorporating fresh orange zest and juice along with creamy ricotta cheese and mini chocolate chips. The result is a fluffy, moist pancake with a subtle citrus flavor and a sweet chocolate touch, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 orange

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

For Serving

  • Butter, as desired
  • Maple syrup, as desired

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  2. Mix Sugar and Orange Zest: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and orange zest, rubbing them together with your fingers until fragrant. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, egg, egg whites, fresh orange juice, canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Form Batter: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until the flour is just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be thick. Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Heat the Pan: Preheat a griddle or a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray or lightly grease the surface.
  6. Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot griddle or skillet for each pancake. Cook until the underside is browned and the edges begin to set, approximately 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until cooked through and golden on the other side.
  7. Serve: Continue cooking the remaining batter in batches. Serve the pancakes warm with butter and maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender and fluffy.
  • Use fresh orange juice and zest for the best citrus flavor.
  • Mini chocolate chips distribute chocolate evenly without overwhelming the batter.
  • Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning pancakes before they cook through.
  • These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven (about 200°F) while cooking the rest of the batch.

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