*These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are the most light and airy pancakes you can imagine! Creamy ricotta cheese and bright, tart lemon combine for the most delicious breakfast treat.*

Happy Monday! Don’t you wish that all Monday mornings could start off with pancakes?! Ahh, how blissful would that be? Ever since I returned home from my vacation, I’ve been trying to implement a new morning routine. And thanks to waking up a bit earlier than normal from jet lag, so far it’s going pretty well!

It used to be that my weekday mornings looked like this: roll out of bed at eight, jump in the shower, quickly throw on some makeup and my clothes, grab a fast breakfast, and then head out for my thirty minute walk to work. Quick, yes. Relaxed and unrushed, not so much. And I found that even with sleeping quite late, I was still tired throughout the day! So, I thought it might be a nice idea to try working out in the morning, to see if that would give me some extra energy throughout the day.

So now, my mornings look a little more like this: wake up at seven, head to the gym for a forty-five minute (ish) workout, return home for my shower, and then make a nice breakfast and read for a bit before heading out the door. I used to workout every morning in college, and to be honest, I’ve missed that part of my routine! Now, not every single morning looks like this, but on days when I do go to the gym before work, I find that I’m feeling more invigorated. It’s also nice to knock that item off the to-do list first thing in the morning.

But yes, I do still wish that my mornings could feature a nice leisurely pancake breakfast, instead. Especially if said pancakes were this delicious lemon ricotta variation. As you can see from the pictures, these pancakes are so light and airy! A combination of fresh ricotta cheese and whipped egg whites create this almost cloud-like texture. Plenty of fresh lemon zest and juice add the perfect amount of tart tanginess, which pairs perfectly with the rich ricotta cheese. I love to serve these pancakes with fresh sliced strawberries and a drizzle of honey, but they would also be amazing with classic maple syrup and a sprinkle of blueberries. Please make these pancakes soon – whether as a part of your weekday routine, or this coming weekend!