Candied Orange Ricotta Crepes : Breakfast Recipes Using Ricotta Cheese

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a tropical flavor.

Blend ricotta cheese, candied oranges, vanilla extract, and sugar in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of milk, 1 whole egg, 3 tablespoons of melted butter, 4 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 cup of water; blend together without over whisking.

Add flour to the mixture and blend until combined.

Cook the crepes in a non-stick skillet, ensuring the edges lift and the crepes puff up.

Stuff the crepes with the ricotta and candied orange filling and roll them up lightly in the pan to crisp them up.

Plate the crepes stuffed with ricotta and candied oranges.

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