Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Waffles (Printable)

Golden, fluffy waffles infused with anti-inflammatory turmeric and warming adaptogenic spices for a nourishing breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1½ 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 - 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, 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat 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 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 ½ to ¾ cup batter into preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions, typically 4-5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
06 - Remove cooked waffles and keep warm while repeating the cooking process with remaining batter.
07 - Serve waffles hot topped with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or maple syrup drizzle, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant golden hue from natural turmeric.
  • Packed with anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic spices.
  • Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes.
  • Dairy-free and vegetarian friendly.
02 -
  • The black pepper is essential as it enhances the absorption of curcumin from the turmeric.
  • Orange zest provides a bright, fresh note that balances the earthy spices.
  • If meal prepping, freeze the waffles in a single layer before bagging them for easy morning reheating.
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