Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, combine milk, ricotta, butter, canola oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg and vanilla extract and whisk. Add the milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 200°F. Heat waffle iron according to instructions. Spray with cooking spray and add about 1/2 cup of the batter. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from waffle iron and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Top with blueberry syrup and whipped cream if desired.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, add blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract and bring to boil. Simmer for 3-5 minutes and mash some of the blueberries. Remove from heat and add on top of waffles.