Anti-inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printable View)

Golden, fluffy waffles infused with turmeric and warming 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, 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 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 and cook according to manufacturer instructions, typically 4 to 5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove cooked waffles and keep warm while repeating cooking process with remaining batter.
07 - Serve hot waffles topped with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or syrup drizzle, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Anti-Inflammatory Boost: Contains turmeric and ginger to help support your body's natural wellness.
  • Adaptogenic Flavors: Enhanced with cardamom and cinnamon for a complex, grounding taste profile.
  • Fluffy Texture: Despite using whole wheat flour, these waffles remain light and airy.
  • Meal-Prep Friendly: They freeze beautifully and reheat easily for busy mornings.
02 -
  • Turmeric Absorption: Don't skip the black pepper; it contains piperine which significantly enhances the absorption of curcumin from the turmeric.
  • Don't Overmix: Stir the batter until just combined to ensure your waffles stay fluffy rather than dense.
  • Check Labels: Always double-check your ingredient labels to ensure they meet your specific dietary and allergen needs.
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