Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printable)

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

# What You 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 or 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tablespoons water
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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease cooking surfaces with coconut oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, sea 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 combined.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix. Batter should be thick but pourable. Add additional milk if needed to achieve proper consistency.
05 - Ladle ½ to ¾ cup batter into preheated waffle iron depending on iron capacity. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Transfer waffles to serving plates while hot. Top with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or maple syrup, and chopped nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These waffles taste indulgent and crispy on the outside while secretly delivering anti-inflammatory turmeric and adaptogens that help your body handle stress.
  • They're naturally dairy-free, come together in under 35 minutes, and freeze beautifully so you can reheat them on rushed mornings.
02 -
  • The black pepper truly matters—it increases turmeric absorption by up to 2000%, which I discovered after reading the science and realizing my early batches without it were wasting the whole point.
  • Don't overmix the batter or you'll end up with rubbery, dense waffles instead of fluffy ones; I learned this the hard way on my third batch.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the dry ingredient mix and store it in an airtight jar for quick future waffles—your 4am self will thank you.
  • Serve with chai tea or golden milk on the side; the spices echo and create a moment that feels intentional, not rushed.
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