Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printable)

Golden, fluffy waffles with turmeric and adaptogenic spices for a nourishing breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1½ cups whole wheat flour
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric
07 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
08 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

→ Wet Ingredients

11 - 1¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Zest of 1 small orange

→ Optional Toppings

16 - Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
17 - Fresh berries
18 - Sliced banana
19 - Honey or maple syrup
20 - Chopped nuts or seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease with coconut oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined without overmixing. Batter should be thick but pourable; add additional milk if needed.
05 - Ladle approximately ½ to ¾ cup batter into preheated waffle iron. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp according to waffle iron instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Remove waffles and keep warm. Top with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or syrup drizzle, and nuts or seeds as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Rich in anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger for a healthy boost.
  • Contains black pepper to significantly enhance turmeric absorption.
  • Wonderfully fluffy texture with a hint of citrus from orange zest.
  • Adaptogenic spices like cardamom provide a unique, soothing flavor profile.
02 -
  • These waffles freeze well; store them in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
  • Always double-check ingredient labels for hidden allergens if preparing for guests with sensitivities.
  • Using freshly zested orange provides a bright contrast to the earthy spices.
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