Easy Lemon Ricotta Muffins with Trader Joe’s Pancake Mix
Turn Trader Joe’s Lemon Ricotta Pancake Mix into soft, lemony muffins with a subtle ricotta flavor, no pancakes required!
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If you have a box of Trader Joe’s Lemon Ricotta Pancake Mix, don’t stop at pancakes! These Lemon Ricotta Muffins transform the mix into soft, lightly sweet muffins with a pleasant lemon flavor and subtle notes of ricotta. They’re an easy option for breakfast, weekend brunch, or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
Unlike traditional Italian Ricotta Muffins, you don’t need to measure flour or add fresh ricotta because much of the work is already done by the pancake mix. It’s another easy way to turn a Trader Joe’s baking mix into something completely different and a good reason to grab an extra box while it’s available. 🍋🧁
If you like muffins, try our Soft Rhubarb Muffins, Vegan Matcha Muffins with Almonds and Ube Mochi Muffins
What is Ricotta Cheese?
It is an Italian whey cheese made from sheep, cow, goat, or Italian water buffalo milk whey left over from the production of other cheeses. However, modern ricotta is often made from milk instead of whey.
🍋Why This Recipe Works
- The pancake mix does most of the work. Trader Joe’s Lemon Ricotta Pancake Mix already provides the base flavors and dry ingredients, making these muffins quicker to prepare than traditional ricotta lemon muffins.
- Lemon leads without overpowering. The muffins have a noticeable lemon flavor with a milder ricotta note, creating a light and pleasant combination.
- It’s an easy alternative use for the mix. Instead of making another batch of pancakes, turn one seasonal Trader Joe’s product into muffins for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snacking.
👩🏻🍳How to make the Easy Lemon Ricotta Muffins with Trader Joe’s Pancake Mix
⤵️Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list at the recipe card below
❓ FAQs about the easy Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Can I make muffins with Trader Joe’s Lemon Ricotta Pancake Mix?
Yes. Pancake mix can be adapted for muffins by changing the proportions of the wet ingredients. The batter should be thicker than pancake batter but still easy to scoop into the muffin pan.
Do these Lemon Ricotta Muffins taste strongly of ricotta?
No. The ricotta flavor is quite mild. Lemon is more noticeable, while the ricotta adds a subtle creamy flavor rather than making the muffins taste strongly of cheese.
How should I store Lemon Ricotta Muffins?
Let the muffins cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for about two days or refrigerate them for longer storage. Bring refrigerated muffins to room temperature or warm them briefly before serving for a softer texture.
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📖RECIPE CARD
Easy Lemon Ricotta Muffins with Trader Joe’s Pancake Mix
Ingredients
- 1 box mix Trader Joe's Lemon Ricotta Pancake Mix
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan. If you wish, add paper liners
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg until blended. Slowly whisk in oil and milk until mixture is uniform
- Gently stir in pancake mix until it is just absorbed (batter will be very thick and lumpy)
- Pour batter into a 12-cup muffin pan
- Distribute the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean and until the muffins turn a light golden brown
- Transfer to a cooling rack
- Let muffins cool in the muffin pan completely before removing
- Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
- As I like my muffins bare, I most likely do not use paper liners
- You can also serve muffins warm if you wish. Add jam for an elevated taste
