Lime-Scented Ricotta Pancakes with Agave Syrup

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Fluffy pancakes infused with fresh lime zest and creamy ricotta, drizzled with a light agave syrup for a bright, tangy finish. This American breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg and 1/2 cup ricotta cheese until smooth, then stir in 1 tbsp lime zest.
  2. Step 2: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients along with 1 cup whole milk, mixing until just combined—do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake into the skillet, spacing them apart.
  4. Step 4: Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for 1-2 minutes more until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: While pancakes cook, warm 2 tbsp agave nectar in a small saucepan over low heat until slightly syrupy, about 2 minutes. Serve pancakes topped with agave syrup.

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