Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printer Version)

Golden waffles with turmeric and spices for a nourishing breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or light brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1 ½ 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 - 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil plus extra for greasing
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 your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions and lightly grease with coconut oil.
02 - In a large 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 the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be thick but pourable; add additional milk if needed.
05 - Ladle ½ to ¾ cup of batter into the preheated waffle iron per waffle. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp according to your waffle iron's instructions.
06 - Remove waffles and keep warm on a plate. Repeat the cooking process with remaining batter.
07 - Serve waffles hot, topped with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or syrup drizzle, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgently rich while actually making your body feel better, not sluggish afterward.
  • The adaptogenic spices create this subtle warmth that makes you feel genuinely nourished rather than just full.
  • You can make a double batch and freeze them—crispy mornings become a 90-second toaster moment.
  • Naturally dairy-free friendly without tasting like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • Don't skip the black pepper—it genuinely changes how your body processes the turmeric's benefits, and you won't taste it as spice.
  • If your batter seems too thick, a splash of extra milk transforms it from frustrating to pourable without ruining the texture.
  • The difference between crispy and soggy comes down to cooling on a rack and serving immediately, not stacking on plates.
03 -
  • Don't open your waffle iron mid-cook—patience is what creates those crispy edges and fluffy centers.
  • Orange zest isn't optional if you want that refined, unexpected brightness that makes people ask what's different about these waffles.
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