Simple gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan buckwheat waffles with a full-flavored fig, maple, tahini compote to take this breakfast over the top! These waffles will be your new favorite weekend breakfast or brunch recipe!
I have a thing for figs. It’s not even that I eat them often, especially not fresh (those babies are expensive!). One of those foods I’ve always just love the “idea” of and I think look so lovely in recipes. Figs evoke “elegance” and deeply sophisticated tastes. I also just like the word…Fig. It’s funny, but I think it suits a fig well. I guess you can’t neglect the fact that there are multiple types of figs. We have Adriatic (or White) Figs, Black Mission Figs, Brown Turkish Figs, Calimyrna Figs, and Kadota Figs.
They each have their distinct qualities and subtleties in flavor, but all are lovely and perfect sweet or savory. The typical person probably has only had dried figs or you know…Fig Newtons. Since I was trying to be a bit more economical here and covering all seasonal availability, dried mission figs it is! I got a big bag and actually used them for a different recipe and had a bunch of dried fig puree leftover which seemed like the perfect addition to some WAFFLES!
I made a nice hearty buckwheat waffle, kept it simple with just a flax egg, but that fig compote is what takes it over the top and makes it something special to eat for a fantastic weekend breakfast! Just some warmed pureed figs mixed with that deep nutty tahini taste and some subtlely sweet maple syrup to tie it all together! To get the dried figs into a pureed form, you soak them for a few hours or until they become “bloated”, then just pop them in a processor or blender!
Who could ever say no to a big ole’ crispy gluten-free vegan waffle with one standout topping? Elevate those “toaster waffles” and make some homemade with a unique twist on the topping! Homemade waffles are great to freeze too and the topping it freezable, but also stays good in the fridge for a few weeks! This recipe is single-serve of course, but you can easily double, triple….maybe make a dozen?
Buckwheat Waffles with Fig, Maple, Tahini Compote
Buckwheat Waffles with Fig, Maple, Tahini Compote
Simple gluten-free, nut-free, vegan buckwheat waffles with a full-flavored fig, maple, tahini compote to take this breakfast over the top! These waffles will be your new favorite weekend breakfast or brunch recipe!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- For The Waffle:
- 3 TB Buckwheat Flour
- 3 TB Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 TB Roasted Flax Seed + 3 TB Water (let sit for a few minutes)
- 1/2 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup + 2 TB Water
- For The Compote:
- 1/4 Cup Pureed Dried Figs
- 2 TB Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 TB Tahini
- 1 TB Water
- 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
- Roasted Flax Seeds (optional topping)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron while you prepare the waffle batter.
- In a bowl, combine all the waffle ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the batter in the waffle maker and let cook while you mix together the compote.
- In a bowl, combine the compote ingredients, microwave for 30 seconds to warm, and then mix it together to combine.
- When the waffle is done, remove and top with the compote and sprinkle on some sesame seeds and flax seeds! Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Ready for some fancy waffles for one fabulous breakfast? The most important meal of the day deserves something super delicious! You better believe I brought my favorite (seriously the best!) waffle iron down to school with me! When I don’t feel like pancakes, I go with waffles! Same recipes, just different cooking method! Buckwheat, figs, tahini, maple….flavor heaven!
So tell me:
+ Favorite thing to make with figs?
+ Fresh or dried? (Trader Joe’s has fig jam!)
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kimmythevegan says
November 7, 2016 at 5:12 pmAh! I need a waffle iron, stat! These look amazing =) I’m more of a date girl myself, but I feel like figs are under appreciated. I need to use them more. And combined with maple, that sounds fantastic. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 7, 2016 at 5:30 pmWaffles irons are essential and so cheap!
Georgie @ Healthy Pears says
November 7, 2016 at 9:39 amYou had me at maple, fig and tahini – looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 7, 2016 at 10:39 amRight on!
Elissa says
November 6, 2016 at 6:23 amOh my goodness – fig, maple and tahini, what a yummy combination! Love buckwheat, too. These look fabulous.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 6, 2016 at 7:04 amThank you!
Casey the College Celiac says
November 6, 2016 at 1:59 amGo “fig”-ure that I would start drooling as soon as I saw these waffles! Buckwheat is such a secret weapon when it comes to gluten free baking!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 6, 2016 at 7:03 amIt’s a great flour and pairs so well with the fig!
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says
November 5, 2016 at 10:38 pmLove the idea of using the Tahini!!! Yum, Pinning this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 6, 2016 at 7:02 amEnjoy!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
November 4, 2016 at 11:32 pmSo you pretty much combined all my favorite things for this compote. OMG. So creative adding that fig to maple and tahini. I NEED to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 5, 2016 at 6:51 amThe TRIFECTA of delicious!
Krista says
November 4, 2016 at 3:28 pmI’ll have to give it a try – my husband really likes fig.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 4, 2016 at 5:31 pmHe will love these then!
Rachel (LittleChefBigAppetite) says
November 4, 2016 at 11:06 amI LOVE Buckwheat flour and these waffles look amaaaaaaaaazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 4, 2016 at 11:43 amOne of my favorites!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
November 4, 2016 at 10:55 amLove the figs on there! This looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 4, 2016 at 11:42 amThanks!
Marla says
November 4, 2016 at 10:13 amHI Rebecca,
Your waffles look so tasty and healthy. I love the idea of using the figs.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 4, 2016 at 11:41 amThank you!
Randi says
November 4, 2016 at 10:12 amBuckwheat has the best flavor. I am sure these taste delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 4, 2016 at 11:41 amIt does!
Miss Polkadot says
November 3, 2016 at 9:24 pmWell, if you happen to make extra waffles next time: invite me over for breakfast ;)?
While fresh figs aren’t my thing – luckily for my wallet – I do like dried ones and as I had some kind of dried fig puree before I can imagine how good yours would taste. If you ever get your hands on white almond butter you need to try that in place of tahini here. It’s an essential food for me.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 4, 2016 at 5:55 amSounds great!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
November 2, 2016 at 3:58 pmFig on waffles sounds so delicious! I grew up never being a fan of figs, but now love them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 2, 2016 at 5:04 pmI’m glad to hear that!
Evi @ greenevi says
November 2, 2016 at 12:12 pmHave to try that fig maple tahini compote, sounds amazing ? Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 2, 2016 at 1:28 pmIt is so yummy 🙂
Uma says
November 1, 2016 at 6:43 pmSounds great combo of compote! Love the flavor of fig!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 2, 2016 at 2:54 amThe best!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
November 1, 2016 at 5:35 pmI love waffles! That topping combo sounds awesome. Fig, maple and tahini are a great group of flavors. YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 5:47 pmHaha, thank you! I thought so!
Starr says
November 1, 2016 at 4:48 pmLooks delicious and I love that the recipe makes a single serving!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 5:47 pmI’m all about single-girl recipes 😉
Hauke Fox says
November 1, 2016 at 4:01 pmI’ve never tried a buckwheat waffle! These looks excellent, Rebecca 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 5:46 pmWow! You need to!
Laura says
November 1, 2016 at 3:48 pmI love buckwheat, but the real thing here is the tahini and fig! Yummmmm!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 5:46 pmYou know it!
nadia says
November 1, 2016 at 3:39 pmOh that compote sounds so delicious! Tahini, maple and figs are such a great combo!! I usually use oat flour to make my waffles but I definitely need to try buckwheat flour next time! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 5:46 pmAdd that buckwheat in! So much earthy flavor!
Megan says
November 1, 2016 at 3:26 pmSadly I’ve only ever had figs in fig newton’s! I really need to try an adult version of figs!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 5:45 pmAh, yea! Time to change that!
Mandy says
November 1, 2016 at 3:18 pmI hate that I’ve missed SO many of your posts! ? I will catch up this week for sure. You’re going to think I’m absolutely crazy, but I’ve never gotten into figs. Can we still be friends?? I loved fig newtons and fig jam, but actually eating a fig…not for me. I’m pretty sure I would devour this compote though – for one, I’m a sucker for tahini! When/if I’m able to eat grains again, you better believe I’m making these waffles!! This looks amazing!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 5:45 pmYou’re a date girl aren’t you :/ ….I guess we can work this out 😉 xoxo
Fig jammy things are where it’s ate! Haha! I don’t sit around eating whole fresh figs 😛 This girl has a budget!
Farrah says
November 1, 2016 at 3:16 pmSo sad that my waffle iron is currently chillin’ in California! :O! These look delicious and that compote! <3!! (I love figs but don't have em' often either–I wish they weren't so expensive. *-*)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 5:43 pmHop on over and borrow mine (only GF flours allowed 😉 )
Amanda says
November 1, 2016 at 2:33 pmI just got a waffle maker, will definetly need to give these a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 3:02 pmOooo! You should be excited!!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
November 1, 2016 at 11:45 amYikes, you just reminded me that I have fresh figs to use up! I’m usually a dried girl and I love homemade spread or smoothies with them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 12:16 pmDon’t let those babies go to waste!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
November 1, 2016 at 1:05 amI’ve never made waffles from buckwheat, but I’ve made flat breads before and I loved them.
I think I need to resurrect buckwheat again!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 6:29 amGet out that buckwheat flour stat!
Kate Thompson says
October 31, 2016 at 7:53 pmSoooo Im pregnant….and in love with waffles with this little one….andddd you are SO NOT HELPING!!!!! HA!!! I will have to try this recipe out! Thanks for sharing girl!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 6:26 amThanks! I know you will love these!
amanda -runtothefinish says
October 31, 2016 at 6:31 pmWhy don’t I make more waffles?!!! I love this recipe and totally need to make myself do it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2016 at 6:24 amI hope you do!
Sarah @ Accidentally Crunchy says
October 31, 2016 at 5:24 pmLove that you worked tahini into the compote! this sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 6:07 pmAlways gotta have my tahini!
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes says
October 31, 2016 at 4:39 pmOoh I love figs..and this topping for these waffles look scrumptious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 5:15 pmThank you!
Kelly says
October 31, 2016 at 2:23 pmOh that compote. I want to put it on everything!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 5:15 pmAnd you can 😉
Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen says
October 31, 2016 at 1:25 pmFig, maple and tahini = YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:10 pmO yes!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands says
October 31, 2016 at 1:00 pmYum! Love figs and waffles and I’m on a big tahini and maple kick lately!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:09 pmPerfect!
Linda @ Veganosity says
October 31, 2016 at 12:27 pmYes to fresh figs! They are expensive, but once in a while it’s nice to indulge, and they are worth every penny. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:09 pmSo worth it 😉
Dahn @savor the best says
October 31, 2016 at 12:18 pmI just love this combination. I am always trying to change things up for breakfast and get away from normal, traditional stuff. I will have to try this, it sounds amazing and is right up my alley.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:08 pmThis will change it up!
Harriet Emily says
October 31, 2016 at 12:14 pmAmazing waffles Rebecca! The compote sounds delicious – figs and tahini!! Wow! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:08 pmYou bet!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
October 31, 2016 at 12:11 pmSuper creative combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:08 pmYes, thanks!
Cristina Alciati says
October 31, 2016 at 11:41 amThere’s nothing quite like figs that reminds me of when I was growing up in Italy and picked my own fruit for lunch. These waffles look amazing, must try them soon! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:07 pmWell that must have been heavenly!
Michelle @My Gluten-free Kitchen says
October 31, 2016 at 11:18 amI’ve had buckwheat pancakes before and loved them, but it’s been years. I’ve never had them as waffles but I’m sure I’d love these too! Such a creative topping too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:07 pmBuckwheat flour is the best for breakfast goodies!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
October 31, 2016 at 11:04 amThese waffles sound absolutely amazing! After reading all about these figs, I might have a thing for them too! The compote looks so delicious atop that waffle. Love the sprinkle of sesame seeds too! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 2:06 pmFigs are rife to be loved!
Choclette says
October 31, 2016 at 10:13 amI’m with you on the figs. I love them but don’t actually eat them nearly enough.They always remind me of sun-kissed Mediterranean lands. What a great recipe. I’d not thought to use them with waffles.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:20 amHaha, I like that description 😉
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
October 31, 2016 at 10:01 amOh this sounds like a great combination I haven’t thought of yet! I get annoyed that my grocery store is either hit or miss with having figs. So it’s hard to plan a meal with them, but they’re soooo delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:08 amHaha, I know! That’s why at least we always know they have dried!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
October 31, 2016 at 9:54 amThat compote looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:08 amThank you!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
October 31, 2016 at 9:52 amWhat an awesome flavor combination- I’m loving the addition of the sesame seeds too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:07 amTahini at its finest!
Allie @ Miss Allie's Kitchen says
October 31, 2016 at 9:28 amOh my GOSH that compote. Seriously amazing. I love making compotes like this to top pancakes & waffles and to add into yogurt!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:07 amSometimes syrup just doesn’t cut it and we have to add a little something-something 😉
Platter Talk says
October 31, 2016 at 8:56 amThis breakfast looks like it is all I’d need until dinner! I love the flavor combinations and healthy ingredients.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:10 amThank you!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 8:37 amYou’re totally right on figs! They do just take a meal up to the next level and seem so sophisticated 🙂 My mom picked my grandparents tree at the end of summer, and since I was already out of the country again, she pureed them and canned them so I can use them when I get back next month. And topping waffles sounds like a great thing to do with them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:06 amAh that is awesome!!! And…now I want a fig tree, hahaha!
Courtney says
October 31, 2016 at 8:27 amYum! I just want to eat that compote up with a spoon– delicious! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:06 amO and I might have done just that 😉
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
October 31, 2016 at 7:48 amI’ve actually never used buckwheat but it’s on my list of things I’ve been meaning to try! These waffles sound delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 10:06 amWhat!? It’s an essential flour to always have on hand!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
October 31, 2016 at 7:24 amThis is such a great flavor combo! I have never combined them before, but now I can’t stop thinking about it 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 7:34 amTime to get at it then!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
October 31, 2016 at 7:03 amOh wow this waffle + This compote sounds INSANE! So much better than regular waffles with syrup! The compote kinda reminds me of fig newtons 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 7:33 amIt’s like an open-faced waffle fig newton :O
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
October 31, 2016 at 6:51 amRebecca – your compote sounds wonderful and so unique – I’ve never used tahini in a compote before and am so totally inspired to do so now! Also – wish I had one of your Buckwheat pancakes to tuck into this morning – they sound wonderful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 7:33 amTahini gives it the perfect rich depth!
jennifer says
October 31, 2016 at 5:53 amI have a thing for figs too, and that compote looks dang delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2016 at 7:32 amThe best! Thank you!