Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Waffles (Print Version)

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

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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 well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
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 per waffle into the preheated waffle iron. Cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove waffles and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or syrup, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The turmeric and black pepper combo work together to fight inflammation while you enjoy something that feels indulgent
  • These waffles freeze beautifully, so you can batch cook and have healthy breakfasts ready all week long
  • The warming spices wake up your palate without relying on excessive sugar like typical breakfast treats
02 -
  • The batter should be thick but pourable, so resist adding extra milk unless it's absolutely necessary to get it moving
  • Letting the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking helps the flour hydrate and creates fluffier waffles
  • Don't open the waffle iron too early or you'll risk tearing them apart before they've set properly
03 -
  • Separate your eggs and whip the whites before folding them in for extra fluffy waffles
  • Preheat your oven to 200°F and keep finished waffles warm on a baking sheet while cooking the rest
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