Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printable)

Golden, fluffy waffles packed with turmeric and adaptogenic spices for a wholesome morning meal.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ 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 - 1 ½ 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 - 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil
14 - 1 tsp 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 whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, ground turmeric, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, and ground cardamom until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth and emulsified.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. The batter should be thick but pourable—add a splash more milk if needed.
05 - Ladle ½ to ¾ cup batter into the preheated waffle iron. Cook according to your waffle iron's instructions, usually 4–5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove waffles and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot, topped with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or syrup, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These waffles deliver all the comfort of weekend brunch while quietly packing in anti-inflammatory powerhouses like turmeric and ginger
  • The spices create this gorgeous golden color that makes breakfast feel special without any artificial food coloring
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can batch cook and still have something nourishing on chaotic weekday mornings
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  • The batter should be thick but still pourable, and it is better to slightly undermix than overmix to keep waffles tender
  • Letting the batter rest for just 5 minutes before cooking helps the flour hydrate and creates a fluffier texture
  • These waffles are best eaten fresh but freeze exceptionally well for meal prep
03 -
  • Add 1 to 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans directly into the batter for extra crunch and healthy fats
  • If you prefer a subtler spice flavor, start with half the turmeric and adjust in future batches
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