Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Slide a rimmed baking sheet in and let that preheat too.

Preheat waffle iron.

Use a mixer to beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.

In a large bowl, lightly beat egg yolks, and then pour in eggnog. Slowly fold in the flour mixture, mixing just until batter is smooth. Scrape down sides; add coconut oil and vanilla extract. Finally, fold in egg whites, stirring just until combined.

Make waffles according to your waffle maker’s instructions. For my rectangular waffles, I find somewhere between a quarter and a third a cup of batter is perfect. Place cooked waffles in preheated oven.