Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Waffles (Print Version)

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

# 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

→ Optional 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 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 about 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, topped with yogurt, fresh fruit, honey or syrup, and nuts or seeds as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These waffles taste like a cozy café breakfast but pack a powerful nutritional punch that keeps you satisfied for hours
  • The combination of turmeric and black pepper creates a natural anti-inflammatory boost without any medicinal aftertaste
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can meal prep breakfast for the week and still feel like youre eating something special every morning
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make tough waffles, so stop as soon as the flour disappears even if there are still some lumps
  • The batter thickens as it sits, so if you are making multiple batches, you might need to add another tablespoon of milk to the remaining batter
  • Letting the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking helps the flour hydrate and results in fluffier waffles
03 -
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra texture and healthy fats
  • Pair with a cup of chai tea or golden milk for the ultimate anti-inflammatory breakfast experience
  • A dollop of coconut yogurt adds creaminess and keeps the dairy-free theme going strong
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