LEMON RICOTTA WAFFLES
These lemon ricotta waffles are soft, tender and so flavourful. The ricotta adds richness and great texture to the waffles and you really get a nice lemony zing in them thanks to the fresh lemon zest. This Lemon Ricotta Waffles recipe is perfect for those lazy weekend mornings when you have a little extra time for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 150 g ricotta cheese
- 60 g spelt flour
- 30 ml whole milk
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 g baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon zest of a lemon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In a medium bowl, rub together granulated sugar and lemon zest until the sugar is scented with lemon.
- Add the lemon sugar to the bowl with dry ingredients (to the flour mixture) and whisk together.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk together eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, ricotta and milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat the waffle iron, and spray lightly with non stick cooking spray. Spoon 1/4 cup of batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with your favourite topping and fruits.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 224mgPotassium: 47mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 156mgIron: 0.2mg
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