The Best Blood Orange Oil Ricotta Waffles

Last Updated on June 22, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Today is one of those days of indecision. It happens from time to time. Soooo many recipes soooo little time. I frequently change my mind, but hedge my bets that you'd prefer the best blood orange oil ricotta waffles. Having options is a good thing, but I will leave the banana bread with a lime twist for another day. Both recipes are a bit twisted brought to you by a tasty gift sent from my friend, Maryann. This is the best blood orange oil.

As a side note, Maryann is one of the dear friends and colleagues I miss most since leaving my job at The Taft School in Connecticut. As a physical therapist and director of the athletic training room Maryann and I worked closely together caring for injured athletes. Smart as a whip, selfless and caring she did whatever it took to get the students well and safely back in the game. Mutual respect and our love for the kids we cared for made us fast friends on and off the field. Plus, William adored her.

Maryann and her husband, Kennie, winter in Arizona. When they came across Queen Creek Olive Mill luckily she was missing me, too. She sent me a gift box of liquid gold. Pesticide free and non-GMO fruits like blood oranges, meyer lemons and Mexican limes are cold pressed with hand-picked fresh olives to create the most flavorful and aromatic oils. Not only are they a pleasure to bake with, but perfect for savory dishes, as well. The oils impart a fresh fruity flavor without any bitterness. These oils are now pantry staples.

How to use the best blood orange oil in waffles

• Substitute flavored olive oils for the melted butter or other fats in your waffle batter
• Compliment the flavored oil adding freshly grated citrus zest for added flavor

These blood orange waffles made with ricotta cheese and buttermilk bake up fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside with a twist of blood orange flavor.

Blood Orange Ricotta Waffles

Lisa Keys

Blood orange olive oil adds a delicious twist of flavor to these waffles.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Calories 306 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons blood orange olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup part-skim milk ricotta cheese
• 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix sugar and orange zest until the zest is coated in sugar. Add the orange sugar to the bowl with the dry ingredients.
• In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together butter, eggs, vanilla, ricotta, and buttermilk. Whisk until combined well.
• Add the wet ingredients all at once to the dry ingredients and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Don’t overmix. It’s ok if a few lumps remain.
• Heat waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Drop batter into the waffle iron; cook until golden brown. Serve immediately. 

Notes

These waffles can also be individually wrapped and frozen. They’re great heated up in the toaster directly from the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 517mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 404IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 2mg

Keyword blood orange olive oil, brunch, orange, ricotta cheese, waffles

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