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Orange Ricotta Pancakes



1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup and confectioners' sugar


1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, cheese, milk, orange juice, butter, orange peel and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

2. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Serve with maple syrup and confectioners' sugar.

Yield: 12 pancakes.


Nutritional Facts
3 pancakes (calculated without syrup and confectioners' sugar) equals 449 calories, 19 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 654 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 15 g protein.