Blueberry & Ricotta Hotcakes Recipe

Taking a bite of these light and fluffy hotcakes is like heaven in a mouthful. Full of wholesome ingredients yet deliciously decadent, they make the perfect Sunday treat to spoil mum with, or a special someone to you. These hotcakes are naturally high in nourishing protein and complex carbohydrates. Antioxidant-rich blueberries top them off and pair perfect with the smooth, creamy ricotta and refreshing hints of zesty lemon. 

Ingredients

Serves: 2-3

• 2 eggs, whisked
• ¾ cup smooth ricotta
• 1 lemon, zested & juiced 
• ¼ cup milk of choice, we used dairy
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• ½ tsp bicarb soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup wholemeal spelt flour, or flour of choice
• ¾ cup blueberries

To serve:

• 3/4 cup blueberries
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ cup yoghurt or coconut yoghurt, optional

Method

1. Combine the eggs, ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, maple, vanilla, bicarb soda and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Sift in the flour and stir until just combined. Fold in the blueberries. 
2. Heat a non-stick fry pan over a medium heat and grease lightly with coconut oil or butter. Use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to spoon some of the batter into the pan. Cook each pancake for 3 minutes on one side, or until bubbles start to form, before flipping and cooking for a further 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.  
3. Serve topped with blueberries, maple syrup and yoghurt, if using.

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