Light, airy pancakes with a hint of citrus — perfect for slow mornings and sunshine-filled brunches. Enjoy!
Bold flavor, simple steps, and that homemade comfort as only a GoodPlate.Co meal can deliver.
🧾 Introduction
Some meals don’t just feed your body, they fill your heart with joy. These light, fluffy pancakes are an easy weekday breakfast/brunch/summer meal/meal prep, and taste as if you paid for a gourmet meal, yet are full of the kind of comfort that only home-cooked food delivers.
Now, this is a staple in my rotation — simple enough for Tuesday morning, yet elegant enough to serve when company drops by. Every bite hits that perfect balance of citrus, sweetness, heart, and happiness.
🕒 Quick Facts
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cook Time | 15 mins |
| Total Time | 25 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (packaged pancake mix-easier-quicker)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 3-4 eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon (or more if you want it more citrusy
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- Honey
- Shredded coconut for garnish
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- Fresh berries for garnish
The Sauce
- Strawberry syrup
- Blueberry syrup
- Honey, lemon juice (optional)
The Sides
- Fresh berries, strawberries, blueberries (berries of your choosing)
- Honey
- Powdered sugar
- Shredded coconut
- Eggs
- Bacon, sausage (or meat of your choosing or not), adds a bit of savory balance.
👩🍳 Bringing It All Together
- Open your heart to love and gratitude. Turn on your favorite music. Wash your hands
- First, preheat an electric griddle or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Whisk dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients separately. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together milk, ricotta, eggs, and vanilla until well blended, then mix in the butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice and blend until combined (it will curdle a little, that’s expected).
- Immediately pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and whisk to combine. Next, pour the batter onto a buttered griddle or skillet and cook until bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancake and the bottom of the pancake is golden brown, then flip and cook the opposite side until golden brown.
- Finally, plate a goodplate, garnish, serve hot, and enjoy a dish that never disappoints — gourmet flavor made at home with love.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free products and double-check the labels
- Lactose-free option: Use nut milk, coconut milk
- Meal prep: Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with your choice of sides: Fresh berries, shredded coconut, whipped cream, breakfast meat (will add a bit of savory balance to all that sweetness), and a light, refreshing beverage.
❄️ Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
💬 Final Bite
Light, airy pancakes with a hint of citrus, sweetness — perfect for slow mornings and sunshine-filled brunches.
This recipe delivers comfort and joy every single time. It’s a GoodPlate.Co favorite because it’s simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. When you make it, tag @GoodPlate.Co — we’d love to see your plate!