Anti-Inflammatory Adaptogenic Turmeric Waffles (Printable Version)

Golden fluffy waffles with turmeric and adaptogenic spices for a nourishing breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or light brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

→ Wet Ingredients

11 - 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
12 - 2 large eggs or 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tablespoons water
13 - 1/4 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 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 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 approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup batter into preheated waffle iron per waffle. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp according to iron specifications.
06 - Remove cooked waffles and keep warm while repeating cooking process with remaining batter.
07 - Serve waffles hot topped with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or syrup drizzle, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Packed with anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger for health-conscious mornings.
  • Features adaptogenic flavors from cinnamon and cardamom.
  • Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes total.
  • Naturally vegetarian with a simple dairy-free option.
02 -
  • These waffles freeze beautifully; simply store them in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick weekday breakfast.
  • Always include the black pepper, as it is essential for enhancing the bioavailability of the turmeric.
  • Check the labels of your plant milk and yogurt to ensure they are free from allergens if you have dietary restrictions.
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