Banana & Ricotta Pancakes
This Banana & Ricotta Pancake Recipe is so delicious as a brunch dish. The addition of Honeycomb Candy crumbles with candied walnuts and real maple syrup impresses even the fussiest friends. From start to finish, this recipe is quick and easy, allowing time to enjoy those pancakes with friends and family....and of course, a giant cup of fresh brewed coffee!
Equipment
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- Standing mixer
- Large mixing spoon
- Flat top grill or large saute pan
- Spatula
- 3 ounce scoop or ladle
Ingredients
- 3 each very ripe bananas plus more for garnish
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter or pan spray
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts for garnish
- as needed pure maple syrup
- as needed Honeycomb Candy Recipe crumbled
Instructions
- In the bowl of a standing mixer with whisk attachment, whisk 1/2 cup of the egg whites to soft peaks. Set aside. Keep the other 1/2 cup egg whites set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, completely mash bananas with a fork. Add ricotta cheese to bananas and mix well with mixing spoon. Add sugar and vanilla bean paste and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder and mix well. Add to the banana mixture along with the 1/2 cup liquid egg whites and mix well. Gently fold in the whisked egg whites to the banana and flour mixture.
- Either on a flat top grill or large saute pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter (or if using pan spray). Add scoop of pancake mix to hot pan. Cook gently over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side. Inside should be full cooked, no raw batter. Continue cooking in batches until all batter is used. Makes roughly 12, 3 ounce pancakes.
- For added flavor, add sliced bananas between pancakes. Use the Honeycomb Candy recipe to create honeycomb crumbles on plate and on top of pancake stack. Finish with candied walnuts (optional) and pure maple syrup.
Notes
One fun fact about this Banana & Ricotta Pancake recipe is the creamy, light texture of these pancakes. The leveners are minimal (baking powder and whipped egg whites). Try plating these beauties differently. They are so appealing so have fun with this one! If you prefer a different fruit, give it a try and add to the comments!
How do you pancake?