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Holiday mornings deserve something a little special — and these better-for-you breakfasts deliver joy with every bite. Today, I’m sharing my famous lemon ricotta pancakes, carrot cake baked oatmeal and healthy bran muffins with apples and raisins — cozy, cheerful and just the right sparkle for festive mornings.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Kelly Harrison

Scrumptiously soft and infused with bright citrus, these pancakes are sunshine on a plate. The ricotta keeps them unbelievably tender, and they freeze beautifully — perfect for feeding holiday houseguests or stocking your freezer for easy reheat-and-go mornings. Add my one-ingredient b

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