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To make the spiced bananas, in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Dredge the bananas in the mixture and shake off the excess.
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In a frying pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
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When the butter foams, add the coated bananas and fry until crisp, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer to paper towels to drain.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together the yolks, ricotta, and milk.
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Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture just until blended.
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In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
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Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the ricotta mixture until incorporated.
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Heat a griddle over medium-high heat.
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Add 2 tablespoons butter.
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When the butter foams, pour 2 tablespoons of batter onto the griddle into rounds about 3 inches in diameter and spread 1 inch apart.
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Cook until the batter bubbles and the bottoms are golden, 2-3 minutes.
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Turn over the pancakes with a spatula and cook the other side until golden, 1-2 minutes more.
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Transfer the pancakes to a warmed platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
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Cook the remaining batter, adding more butter to the griddle as needed.
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Spoon the spiced bananas over the top of the pancakes and serve warm.
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In addition to the banana topping, you can also serve this with maple syrup.
