Step 1

Whisk together dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl until well combined.

Step 2

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla until well combined.

Step 3

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in wet ingredients into well then whisk until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 4

Melt some butter in large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spoon about 1/2 cup batter (or 1/4 cup or less for smaller pancakes). Cook about 2-4 minutes per side or until bubbly on top and golden brown underneath, flip pancakes and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or until golden brown underneath and cooked through. (Reduce cooking time if making smaller pancakes.)

Step 5

Top pancakes with your favorite toppings.