Kick off your weekend with a leisurely brunch, a perfect excuse to catch up with friends or family after a busy week at work. However, rather than heading out to your local delicious hotspot, why not try to whip up something at home? It doesn’t have to be overly complicated either; these blueberry cinnamon ricotta waffles are so easy and can even be made into pancakes too.
Waffles at the weekend have become a tradition in our house and even though going out for brunch is a lovely treat there is nothing better than sitting around the table with the family with something that you’ve made yourself. There’s something relaxing and leisurely about a weekend brunch, a chance to have a lie in and catch up on some sleep and then waking up to the smell of something scrumptious cooking in the kitchen is really wonderful.
- 3 eggs
- 125 g / 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 480 ml /2 cups almond milk or milk of your choice
- 240 g /2 cups self-raising flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 50 g /1/2 cup blueberries
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Set up your waffle maker as per the manufacturer's instructions (I used the classic waffle setting).
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Beat together the eggs, almond milk, ricotta and cinnamon until combined and then pour into the flour in a large bowl. Mix together until completely smooth and free from lumps.
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Gently fold through the blueberries.
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When ready, pour the batter into the the waffle maker and cook.
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Serve with your favourite toppings including maple syrup and enjoy!
The batter can be used to make American-style pancakes. Can be frozen after cooking.
Normally, a typical waffle recipe asks for the use of butter, not that there is anything wrong with that, but this time I swapped the butter for ricotta that is lower in calories and makes the waffles super fluffy on the inside – just how I like to eat them! Cinnamon is just perfect for this time of year and I love how it tastes mixed in with the juicy blueberries. Of course, lashings of maple syrup poured over the top is a must.
I love beautiful dinnerware and accessories, in fact, some might say I’m obsessed. I do like making a point of checking out the new ranges in the shops and the newly launched M&S Chef range is right up my street. I love the unfussy and clean style of this range, muted greys, metallics and marble give it an elegant touch. They’re such great quality and I’ve been really impressed by them and depending on what you’re looking for there is something for everybody.
Taking your time over breakfast is such a treat, especially if you’re usually running out the door with breakfast in your hands on the way to work. If this is you, then a leisurely brunch at the weekend is a must and definitely well deserved. I think that waffles are the ultimate weekend breakfast or brunch and if you don’t own a waffle maker you can easily transform these into blueberry American-style pancakes instead.
What is your favourite thing to make for brunch? Do you ever have time for breakfast during the week?
*Recipe commissioned by Marks and Spencer’s but all opinions are my own.
Wonderfully moreish waffles! The falvours are beautiful. I must dig out our waffle machine, I hardly ever use it. Pinned for future reference.
Wow, your pans are stunning!! I love the look of copper pans. Such a lovely-sounding recipe as well. Cinnamon and ricotta are a winner.
I have never – ever – eaten waffles before and I think it’s about time I did because they look delicious!
These sound delicious, I’m a big fan of waffles. Love the copper pans too!
Thanks, Milly! You can’t beat waffles for a lazy breakfast/brunch.
Waffles are a favourite in our house too, there’s something about them which makes it feel like such a treat. I like the sound of the ricotta in these!
They’re so tasty aren’t they and definitely a treat at the weekend.
oh stick the kettle on as I am on my way, these just look amazing and I so need to try some.
You’re welcome to visit any time. 🙂
These look so tasty! I have a waffle iron, but I rarely use it so I really need to whip it out and make some !
You could use the same recipe to make pancakes too. 🙂
So when am I invited for Breakfast then? I don’t have a waffle maker, so I do need an invite! Seriously the chef pans look stunning!
I love blueberries and these waffles look insanely delicious! Time to stock up on waffles!
I need to start using ricotta like this,-as these pancakes look amazing.
I’ve never tried making waffles with ricotta but these sound lovely x
I have been really fancing a blueberry muffin, but these look even better. This sound so nice and would be a lovey start to the day
Such a gorgeous sounding recipe! I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a waffle iron. My children had proper Belgian waffles when we were in Brussels this year and they’re still talking about them!
These look so tasty! I’ve never used ricotta in waffles and now I’m wondering if cottage cheese would work too – love how it makes them light and fluffy. I hope to make these soon!
We make waffles every other weekend or so, I’ll have to try this recipe as the added ricotta sounds yum!
Yum looks delicious! Ideal for pancakes too 🙂
These waffles look great and a lovely idea for breakfast.
Ooh there sound just so good! Im a savoury girl for brunch and love eggs and avocado x
I absolutely love waffles and haven’t had them in such a long time! I think this needs to be changed ASAP. This recipe sounds so simple and easy that I have to give it a go xx
This looks so yummy! Perfect for brunch at the weekend. I’ve never cooked with ricotta before but I see it coming up in more and more recipes so should try it out in some stuff.