# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
04 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or granulated sugar
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup milk of choice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
12 - Fresh berries for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth.
03 - Pour the ricotta mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if preferred.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with oil or butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the heated surface. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear and edges set.
06 - Turn pancakes and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until fully cooked through and golden brown.
07 - Serve pancakes warm, garnished with fresh berries, additional ricotta, or maple syrup as desired.
