Start your day on a delicious note with rich, tender, and oh-so-flavorful Ricotta Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote. Made with the creamy goodness of low-fat buttermilk and part-skim ricotta cheese, these super-moist, golden-brown pancakes topped with naturally sweet mixed berry syrup are so delectably decadent, you’ll be glad they’re meal plan approved! Plus, this quick treat comes together in about 20 minutes!

INGREDIENTS

FOR COMPOTE:
2 cups fresh mixed berries, divided use

¼ cup water

2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup

1 pinch sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

1 tsp. cornstarch + 1 tsp. water (combine to make a slurry)

FOR PANCAKES:
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder, gluten-free

¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

¾ cup low-fat (1%) buttermilk

2 large eggs

2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine 1 cup berries, water, maple syrup, and salt in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 10 minutes, or until boiling. Reduce to a gentle boil and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until berries have broken down.

2. While berries are cooking, combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together cheese, buttermilk, eggs, maple syrup, and extract. Pour dry mixture into wet; mix until a smooth batter forms. Set aside.

3. When the berries have finished cooking, stir in remaining 1 cup berries and cornstarch slurry. Simmer for 30 seconds, or until thickened; set aside.

4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; lightly coat with spray.

5. Add ¾ cup batter to pan, cook for 3 minutes, or until golden brown on bottom; flip and cook for 3 minutes more, or until golden brown on both sides. Transfer pancake to plate. Repeat with remaining batter to make 4 pancakes.

6. Serve each pancake topped with ¼ cup berry compote, or store refrigerated in separate airtight containers for up to 5 days.

Serves 4

Container equivalents: 1 Purple, ½ Red, 2 Yellow
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