Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printable View)

Fluffy golden waffles infused with turmeric and adaptogenic spices for a nourishing breakfast.

# What You'll 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

→ 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, sea 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 combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Batter should be thick but pourable; add additional milk if needed.
05 - Ladle ½ to ¾ cup batter into preheated waffle iron and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp according to appliance instructions.
06 - Remove waffles and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter until all batter is used.
07 - Plate waffles while hot and top with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or maple syrup, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Golden crispy waffles that taste nourishing without tasting like you're eating health food.
  • The spice blend actually wakes up your palate in a way that makes mornings feel intentional.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can make a batch on Sunday and feel like a genius on Wednesday.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter—I learned this the hard way when my first batch came out dense and rubbery instead of cloud-like.
  • If your batter seems too thick, add milk one splash at a time; consistency changes with humidity and exact ingredient measurements.
  • Black pepper is non-negotiable if you're eating these for their anti-inflammatory benefits—it's what allows your body to actually absorb the turmeric.
03 -
  • Make sure your waffle iron is truly hot before adding batter—a cool iron makes waffles steamy instead of crispy.
  • Orange zest is optional but changes the entire trajectory of the flavor profile, bringing brightness that makes the turmeric feel less heavy.
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