These light and fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes are tangy and sweet when drizzled with maple syrup.

Sprinkle with additional lemon zest before serving for an extra boost of lemony flavor.

Add the ricotta mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until combined.

Two lemon ricotta pancakes on a white plate, topped with maple syrup and grated lemon zest

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Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

Dollop about 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the pan (about 3 pancakes per batch).

Cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form on the surface, 2 to 3 minutes.

Wet ingredients for the lemon ricotta pancakes recipe placed out on a marble counter

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Flip and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

Repeat the process with the remaining batter, reducing heat as needed if the pancakes are browning too quickly.

Dry ingredients for the lemon ricotta pancakes recipe in a clear bowl

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Garnish with lemon zest and/or serve with maple syrup, if desired.

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The batter for the lemon ricotta pancakes recipe in a clear bowl

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Lemon ricotta pancakes getting cooked on a griddle

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