Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printer-Friendly)

Golden fluffy waffles with turmeric and adaptogenic 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:

01 - Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer 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.
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. Stir until just combined without overmixing. Batter should be thick but pourable; add additional milk if needed.
05 - Ladle ½ to ¾ cup batter into preheated waffle iron. Cook according to manufacturer instructions, typically 4 to 5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove cooked waffles and keep warm. Repeat 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Anti-Inflammatory Power: Turmeric and ginger work together to provide a healthful boost.
  • Adaptogenic Flavor: Warming spices like cinnamon and optional cardamom support a balanced start to the day.
  • Easy Prep: A simple whisk-and-pour method that takes only 15 minutes of preparation.
02 -
  • Storage: These waffles freeze exceptionally well. Store them in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
  • Flavor Enhancement: The orange zest adds a bright note that balances the earthy spices; don't skip it if you have a fresh orange on hand!
  • Nutritional Boost: Always include the black pepper, as it is essential for enhancing the absorption of the curcumin found in turmeric.
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