poppyseed Archives - Alida's Kitchen

April 18, 2014 ·

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Facts Up Front program.

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake is a lemony buttermilk cake made with whole wheat flour and studded with poppy seeds.

This Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake is made with fresh lemon zest and juice, buttermilk, poppy seeds and whole wheat flour. It is a delicious coffee cake that is great for a special breakfast, snack or light dessert. This cake is so lemony, bright and cheery, it reminds me of spring. Now that we have warmer temperatures and snow melting, spring is finally on its way! One of my favorite things about spring is finally getting outside and being active as a family. We love to run, go on bike rides or just kick around the soccer ball. When kicking our healthy habits into high gear, I also find that we start paying more attention to what we eat. I recently used this Nutrition Calculator to find out my daily caloric needs, as well as fiber, protein and other important nutrients.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Pancakes with Blackberry Sauce

February 28, 2012 ·

Since blueberries are not quite in season, I decided to put a twist on my Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and make Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Pancakes. I thought they deserved a suitable accompaniment. As luck would have it, Trader Joe’s had in stock their mega containers of blackberries. Score!

Since I was planning to top the pancakes with lightly-sweetened berries, I decided to reduce the sugar. Otherwise I stayed pretty true to the recipe. The sauce is very simple and can be made ahead, which is very nice.

Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Pancakes are a nice burst of lemony goodness. They are higher in protein, made with whole wheat flour, and delicious on their own. When topped with a lightly-sweetened blackberry sauce, they are extraordinary.

Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Pancakes with Blackberry Sauce

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sauce:
16 ounces blackberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pancakes:
15 ounces low fat ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 large eggs
zest of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
cooking spray
confectioners' sugar, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Sauce: In a medium sauce pan, bring blackberries, water and sugar to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Pour into a strainer (or colander with smaller holes) to drain excess water. Put drained blackberry mixture into a bowl and stir in lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Pancakes: In a medium bowl. whisk together ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, juice and vanilla extract.
Fold in flour until just combined; add poppy seeds, gently mixing until combined.
Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-low heat. Add batter, using a scant ¼ cup for each pancake. Cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve hot, with confectioners' sugar or maple syrup, if desired.

Pancakes adapted from my Whole Wheat Blueberry Lemon Pancakes;
Sauce adapted from Eating Well