Ricotta Cheese Pancakes
with Berry Sauce
Pancakes
Calories
Fat
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Protein
212
11.4 g
14.3 g
2.5 g
12.8 g
Sauce
22
.1 g
4.9 g
1.9 g
.3 g
Serves 4
Ingredients for Pancakes
5 Eggs
1 cup of low-fat Ricotta Cheese
1/2 tsp. good vanilla extract
1/3 cup of spelt flour
1/8 tsp. xanthan gum
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)
1/2 -1 tsp. stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
1 tsp. olive oil (for the pan)
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Directions
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Place all ingredients into a food processor.
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Blend the batter until thoroughly combined.
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Allow batter to sit for 5-10 minutes
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Set a nonstick skillet to medium to high heat, add olive oil.
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Once hot add batter. (Use a Tbs. to measure will make silver dollar pancakes)
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Once edges start to dull, flip the pancake for about 1-2 minutes more, until done.
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(if the batter does not sit, pancakes will not rise like traditional pancakes, they will be crepe like)
Berry Sauce Ingredients
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1 cup of berries, any kind
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1/2 cup of water
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Dash of Cinnamon
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1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
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squeeze of 1/4 of a lemon or 1/2 tsp. lemon juice.
Berry Sauce Directions
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Bring berries and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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As the berry mixture comes to a simmer and the berries soften mash with the back of a fork.
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Add cinnamon, vanilla extract and lemon.
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Continue to simmer for a few additional minutes until mixture reduces.
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Serve warm over pancakes.
To make without a food processor, combine all the wet ingredients in one bowl. Combine the dry in another and mix well by hand. Add the wet to the dry and mix.
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Spelt is a whole grain wheat flour. To make this meal even lower carb, swap for almond flour or your favorite low-carb flour.
Xanthan Gum can be purchased at most supermarkets and on amazon. You can also substitute the Xanthan Gum for 2 tsp. of coconut flour.
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Substitute maple extract for the vanilla for maple-flavored pancakes.
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Some topping ideas are fresh berries, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts.
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For a smoother sauce, once cooled, puree in a blender.
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