Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes
Recipe from EatingWell

Serve these light pancakes with our Chunky Blueberry Sauce, maple syrup or honey. Sprinkling the berries on top of the cooking pancakes ensures even distribution. Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200 degrees F oven, if desired, while cooking the rest.


Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes

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Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings, 2 pancakes each
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Source)On Sale
  • 1/4  cup plus 2 tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly grated nutmegOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  part-skim ricotta cheeseOn Sale
  • 1    large eggOn Sale
  • 1    large egg whiteOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)On Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  freshly grated lemon zestOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  canola oil, dividedOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberriesOn Sale

Directions
1.
Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg in a small bowl. Whisk ricotta, egg, egg white, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl until smooth. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
2.
Brush a large nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and place over medium heat until hot. Using a generous 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, pour the batter for 2 pancakes into the pan, sprinkle blueberries on each pancake and cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining oil, batter and berries, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning.

Tips:
Source: Look for whole-wheat pastry flour in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets and natural-foods stores. Sources include King Arthur Flour, (800) 827-6836, www.bakerscatalogue.com, and Bob's Red Mill, (800) 349-2173, www.bobsredmill.com.
Tip: No buttermilk? Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice into 1 cup milk.

Nutrition information
Calories 238, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, Potassium 128 mg. Daily Values: Calcium 16%. Exchanges: Starch 2,Medium-Fat Meat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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