I don't know the recipe you are speacking of but I don't think coconut is allowed on south beach phase 1.

try this pancake recipe made with ricotta cheese

1/4 c Low fat Ricotta Cheese
1/4 c egg beaters
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp splenda


Directions
Mix in blender or with wisk. Pour in non stick pan and cook like a pancake. Nice if made thin.

Number of Servings: 1

This is not my recipe and I have never made it just trying to help