Ricotta Orange Olive Oil Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes that are scented with orange zest and chunks of ricotta, sweetened with honey and incredibly tender thanks to the olive oil. A perfect breakfast recipe for anyone and everyone.

Do you need a reason to make these pancakes? Nope. But I will give you a couple of them anyway. They are fluffy, sweet, tender, simple and very delicious. Might I add they seem extremely fancy but they are very easy to whip up in under 20 mins. I usually make my ricotta at home but you can use any store bought ricotta of your choice. Let us look at all the ingredients you will need in detail.

What ingredients do you need to make these Ricotta Orange Olive Oil Pancakes?

Ricotta –

Ricotta is a delicious creamy soft cheese that can be made at home but you can use store bought ricotta as well. You can watch how I make homemade ricotta here. If you not have ricotta you can use cottage cheese curds as well.

Flour –

The recipe uses all purpose flour and I would recommend it as well. But you can use self raising flour, cake flour and a combination of wholewheat and regular flour. I have tried this recipe with gluten free flour mix and it works well in this recipe. Make sure to use Bobs Red Mill.

Desiccated coconut –

I think this adds a delicious tropical flavor to the recipe but you can use all purpose flour here or almond flour as well. The coconut not only adds flavor but also keeps the pancakes tender and soft.

Olive oil –

This is a n olive oil pancake hence you need the olive oil but you can use any other oil if you don’t have access to olive oil, melted butter also works well.

Egg –

To keep this recipe eggless you can use 50gm yogurt or 1 flaxseed egg (1 tbsp flaxseed powder and 2 tbsp water) to help bind the batter together.

Buttermilk –

If you don’t have access to buttermilk, add 1tbsp of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar into milk and set it aside to curdle for a few minutes before using.

Honey –

I have used the honey in the batter and to serve the pancakes, you can use maple syrup, agave syrup or any other sweetener of your choice.

Orange –

You need fresh oranges here, I use the zest in the batter and make an orange hot honey drizzle for the top once the pancakes are ready. If you don’t have oranges you can use lemons but then its not an orange pancake any more.

What equipment do you need to make these Ricotta Orange Olive Oil Pancakes?

To make the batter we need a mixing bowl and rubber spatula. You will need a sauté pan and metal spatula to flip the pancakes. Make sure the flour is lump free if it isn’t you need to sift it through a strainer. A small sauce pot to heat the honey and orange juice.

How to make these Ricotta Orange Olive Oil Pancakes?

In a mixing bowl add the egg, olive oil, buttermilk, honey and stir until combined. Add the desiccated coconut, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and fold. Add the ricotta and stir together. Do not overwork the batter. Spoon the batter into a sauté pan on medium heat and cook the batter for 1-2 minutes on each side. You will know it is ready to flip when the top of the pancake has bubbles and is dry on the edges. Using a metal spatula, flip the pancake and cook until it puffs up. Repeat until all the batter is finished.

To make the hot honey, in a small sauce pot add the honey and orange juice. Stir together and pour over the pancakes while hot. Enjoy with a glass for milk and some fresh fruit.

Storing these Ricotta Orange Olive Oil Pancakes?

The leftovers can be stored in zip lock bags in the fridge for 2 days and in the freezer for 2 weeks. When ready to eat, microwave the pancakes for 20-30 seconds until warm.

Looking for more pancake recipes? Check out the crepes recipe, banana oatmeal pancakes, coconut & jaggery stuffed pancakes and oat pancakes. Now that we have covered how to make this Ricotta Orange Olive Oil Pancakes, you can have a look at the recipe video on my socials but let’s get to it. Don’t forget to follow along for more fun recipe inspiration.

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