Pear-Ricotta Pancakes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes • Serves: 4
2 medium Bosc pears, peeled, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons PICS brown sugar
1/2teaspoon PICS ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups PICS complete pancake mix
1/2cup PICS whole milk ricotta
PICS nonstick cooking spray
1/2cup PICS maple syrup, warmed
1.In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add pears; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg; cook 1 minute or until brown sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Makes about 2 cups.
2.Prepare pancake mix as label directs; whisk in 1/4 cup ricotta and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Makes about 3 cups.
3.Preheat griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat; spray with cooking spray. Pour batter onto griddle using 1/4-cup measuring cup to make 4 pancakes; cook 5 minutes or until golden brown and set, turning once. Repeat with remaining batter, spraying griddle with cooking spray as needed between batches. Makes 12 pancakes.
4.Serve pancakes topped with remaining 1/4 cup ricotta, pear mixture and syrup.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (3 pancakes, 1/2 cup pear mixture, 2 tablespoons syrup):
555 Calories, 16g Fat (7g Saturated), 31mg Cholesterol,
747mg Sodium, 96g Carbohydrates, 4g Fiber, 11g Protein