Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printable Version)

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

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

11 - 1¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil, plus extra for greasing
14 - 1 tsp 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:

01 - Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's 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 well combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing. Batter should be thick but pourable. Add additional milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
05 - Ladle approximately ½ to ¾ cup batter into preheated waffle iron per waffle. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions, typically 4-5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
06 - Transfer cooked waffles to a warm plate and continue cooking remaining batter in batches.
07 - Serve hot waffles topped with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or maple syrup drizzle, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These waffles taste indulgent and warming, yet they're actually packed with anti-inflammatory spices that your body will thank you for.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have a nourishing breakfast ready on those mornings when you barely have time to breathe.
  • The adaptogenic blend of turmeric, ginger, and cardamom creates a subtle, sophisticated flavor that feels like wellness in waffle form.
02 -
  • Don't skip the black pepper—this isn't just for heat; it literally makes your body absorb the turmeric's benefits, so those healing compounds actually work rather than just passing through.
  • If your batter seems too thick after combining wet and dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a consistency that falls slowly from your ladle; thick batter makes dense waffles, and nobody wants that.
  • The orange zest isn't truly optional once you've tried it; the citrus brightness against the earthy turmeric is where the magic happens, and your taste buds will understand why.
03 -
  • If your waffle iron doesn't have a nonstick surface, grease it generously with coconut oil between each waffle; I learned this the hard way after losing a beautiful golden waffle to the iron's grip.
  • The orange zest is genuinely transformative—if you don't have fresh orange on hand, a tiny pinch of grated ginger can add brightness, or even a few gratings of fresh lemon zest works beautifully in a pinch.
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