Banana Coconut Ricotta Pancakes
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant
Categories: Pancakes- Waffles- Crepes-French Toast
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup baking mix such as Bisquick
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- vegetable or coconut oil, optional
- 1 banana, peeled and thinly sliced
- butter and maple syrup for serving
Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, ricotta cheese, coconut milk ad vanilla, whisking until smooth. Stir in the baking mix and shredded coconut.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over mediu8m heat. If necessary, coat griddle with a thin film of oil. If your griddle is well seasoned, this will not be needed.
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Spoon batter by the 1/4 cup onto hot griddle or skillet and cook until edges look dry and tops are dotted with holes.
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Arrange 3 slices of banana on each pancake, then carefully flip and cook until second side is golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter and bananas. Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.
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makes 8 (4-inch) pancakes
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Note: to make this gluten-free, substitute 1 cup brown rice flour, 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt for the Bisquick.