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Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes

Serve these light pancakes with our Chunky Blueberry Sauce, maple syrup or honey. Sprinkling the berries on top of the cooking pancakes ensures even distribution. Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven, if desired, while cooking the rest.

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings, 2 pancakes each

Total Time: 40

Prep Time: 40

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
2. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3. 1 teaspoon sugar
4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
5. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6. 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
7. 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
8. 1 large egg
9. 1 large egg white
10. 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)
11. 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
12. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13. 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
14. 3/4 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberries

Recipe Steps:

1. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg in a small bowl. Whisk ricotta, egg, egg white, buttermilk, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl until smooth. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
2. Brush a large nonstick skillet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and place over medium heat until hot. Using a generous 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, pour the batter for 2 pancakes into the pan, sprinkle blueberries on each pancake and cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining oil, batter and berries, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 237 calories; 8 g fat (3 g sat, 3 g mono ); 68 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrates; 12 g protein; 3 g fiber; 334 mg sodium; 135 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (24% daily value), Calcium (16% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges:2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat

Special Health Considerations:

Healthy Weight - High Calcium - Low Sodium - Low Sat Fat - Low Calorie - Heart Healthy - Diabetes Appropriate

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