Orange Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 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.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, egg, egg whites, fresh orange juice, canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 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.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a griddle or a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray or lightly grease the surface.
- 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.
- 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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