Name: Strawberry and ricotta pancakes with honey
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (80g) low-fat ricotta; 2 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup (35g) buckwheat flour; 1/3 cup (50g) wholemeal self-raising flour; 1/4 cup (45g) strawberries, finely chopped; cooking-oil spray; 150 gram strawberries, quartered; 1 tablespoon almonds, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoon honey

Strawberry and ricotta pancakes with honey

Naturally sweet strawberries are the star of these healthy pancakes, which are made fluffy and light with low-fat ricotta. Just drizzle with honey for a guilt-free breakfast treat or easy dessert idea.

Ingredients

1/3 cup (80g) low-fat ricotta

2 eggs, separated

2 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup (35g) buckwheat flour

1/3 cup (50g) wholemeal self-raising flour

1/4 cup (45g) strawberries, finely chopped

cooking-oil spray

150 gram strawberries, quartered

1 tablespoon almonds, coarsely chopped

2 teaspoon honey

Method

1.Whisk ricotta, egg yolks, sugar and extract in a small bowl. Stir in sifted flours and finely chopped strawberries.

2.Beat egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold through ricotta mixture in two batches.

3.Spray a medium frying pan with oil; heat over medium heat. Spoon 1/4 cup of batter into pan; cook pancakes for 3 minutes each side or until golden.

4.Serve pancakes with extra strawberries and nuts; drizzle with honey.

These pancakes are also great for dessert. Swap the strawberries for bananas, if you like.
Note

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