Ricotta-Banana Pancakes

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Ricotta-Banana Pancakes
9 min.
4
497kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with these delightful Ricotta-Banana Pancakes! Perfect for a cozy morning meal or a leisurely brunch, this vegetarian recipe combines the creamy richness of whole-milk ricotta with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. In just 9 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or weekend get-togethers with friends.

Imagine fluffy pancakes that are not only satisfying but also packed with flavor. The addition of ricotta gives these pancakes a unique texture, making them incredibly moist and tender. The subtle sweetness from the mashed banana enhances the overall taste, while a drizzle of caramel sauce and extra banana slices on top elevate them to a whole new level of indulgence.

Whether you enjoy them as a hearty breakfast or a sweet brunch treat, these pancakes are sure to impress. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can savor every bite without the guilt. So grab your whisk and frying pan, and let’s create a breakfast masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • small banana ripe mashed
  • servings banana sliced
  • servings mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cooled melted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200F.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, egg, milk, butter, vanilla and banana. Gently stir flour mixture into ricotta mixture until just blended.
  3. Grease a large nonstick skillet over medium heat with cooking spray or melted butter. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into skillet. Cook pancakes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Keep pancakes warm on a plate in oven while cooking remaining pancakes.
  4. Stack pancakes on dessert plates, top with caramel and sliced bananas, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories497kcal
Protein10.2%
Fat15.4%
Carbs74.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
96.16
Glycemic Load
39.22
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.988695699236%

Flavonoids

Catechin
9.23mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:497.37kcal
24.87%
Fat:8.67g
13.33%
Saturated Fat:4.77g
29.83%
Carbohydrates:94.23g
31.41%
Net Carbohydrates:89.45g
32.53%
Sugar:50.94g
56.6%
Cholesterol:75.05mg
25.02%
Sodium:736.06mg
32%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:12.92g
25.83%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.5%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.46%
Calcium:294.32mg
29.43%
Selenium:17.15µg
24.51%
Folate:94.32µg
23.58%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.67%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.98%
Fiber:4.78g
19.12%
Potassium:668.05mg
19.09%
Phosphorus:183.74mg
18.37%
Vitamin C:13.36mg
16.19%
Vitamin B3:2.9mg
14.5%
Magnesium:55.68mg
13.92%
Iron:2.29mg
12.72%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.19%
Copper:0.17mg
8.75%
Vitamin A:424.64IU
8.49%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.94%
Vitamin D:0.69µg
4.6%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.33%
Vitamin K:1.47µg
1.4%
Source:My Recipes