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
- For The Waffle:
- 3 TB Buckwheat Flour
- 3 TB Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 TB Roasted Flax Seed + 3 TB Water (let sit for a few minutes)
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ Cup + 2 TB Water
- For The Compote:
- ¼ Cup Pureed Dried Figs
- 2 TB Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 TB Tahini
- 1 TB Water
- ¼ Tsp Cinnamon
- Roasted Flax Seeds (optional topping)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional topping)
- 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!
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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Ah! 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!
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Waffles irons are essential and so cheap!
You had me at maple, fig and tahini – looks delicious!
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Oh my goodness – fig, maple and tahini, what a yummy combination! Love buckwheat, too. These look fabulous.
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Go “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!
It’s a great flour and pairs so well with the fig!
Love the idea of using the Tahini!!! Yum, Pinning this!
Enjoy!
So 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!
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I’ll have to give it a try – my husband really likes fig.
He will love these then!
I LOVE Buckwheat flour and these waffles look amaaaaaaaaazing!
One of my favorites!
Love the figs on there! This looks delicious!
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HI Rebecca,
Your waffles look so tasty and healthy. I love the idea of using the figs.
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Buckwheat has the best flavor. I am sure these taste delicious!
It does!
Well, 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.
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Sounds great!
Fig on waffles sounds so delicious! I grew up never being a fan of figs, but now love them!
I’m glad to hear that!
Have to try that fig maple tahini compote, sounds amazing ? Pinned!
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Sounds great combo of compote! Love the flavor of fig!
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I love waffles! That topping combo sounds awesome. Fig, maple and tahini are a great group of flavors. YUM!
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Haha, thank you! I thought so!
Looks delicious and I love that the recipe makes a single serving!
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I’ve never tried a buckwheat waffle! These looks excellent, Rebecca 😀
Wow! You need to!
I love buckwheat, but the real thing here is the tahini and fig! Yummmmm!
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Oh 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! 😀
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Add that buckwheat in! So much earthy flavor!
Sadly I’ve only ever had figs in fig newton’s! I really need to try an adult version of figs!
Ah, yea! Time to change that!
I 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!!
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You’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!
So 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. *-*)
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Hop on over and borrow mine (only GF flours allowed 😉 )
I just got a waffle maker, will definetly need to give these a try!
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Oooo! You should be excited!!
Yikes, 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.
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I’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!
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Soooo 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!!
Thanks! I know you will love these!
Why don’t I make more waffles?!!! I love this recipe and totally need to make myself do it!
I hope you do!
Love that you worked tahini into the compote! this sounds delicious!
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Always gotta have my tahini!
Ooh I love figs..and this topping for these waffles look scrumptious!!
Thank you!
Oh that compote. I want to put it on everything!
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Fig, maple and tahini = YUM!
O yes!
Yum! Love figs and waffles and I’m on a big tahini and maple kick lately!
Perfect!
Yes to fresh figs! They are expensive, but once in a while it’s nice to indulge, and they are worth every penny. 🙂
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I 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.
This will change it up!
Amazing waffles Rebecca! The compote sounds delicious – figs and tahini!! Wow! Yum!
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Super creative combo!
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There’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! 🙂
Well that must have been heavenly!
I’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!
Buckwheat flour is the best for breakfast goodies!
These 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! 🙂
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Figs are rife to be loved!
I’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.
Haha, I like that description 😉
Oh 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!
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Haha, I know! That’s why at least we always know they have dried!
That compote looks delicious!
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What an awesome flavor combination- I’m loving the addition of the sesame seeds too!
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Tahini at its finest!
Oh my GOSH that compote. Seriously amazing. I love making compotes like this to top pancakes & waffles and to add into yogurt!
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This breakfast looks like it is all I’d need until dinner! I love the flavor combinations and healthy ingredients.
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You’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!
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Ah that is awesome!!! And…now I want a fig tree, hahaha!
Yum! I just want to eat that compote up with a spoon– delicious! 🙂
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O and I might have done just that 😉
I’ve actually never used buckwheat but it’s on my list of things I’ve been meaning to try! These waffles sound delicious!
What!? It’s an essential flour to always have on hand!
This is such a great flavor combo! I have never combined them before, but now I can’t stop thinking about it 😉
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Time to get at it then!
Oh wow this waffle + This compote sounds INSANE! So much better than regular waffles with syrup! The compote kinda reminds me of fig newtons 😉
rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Paleo Pumpkin Rosemary Pesto Gnocchi
It’s like an open-faced waffle fig newton :O
Rebecca – 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!
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Tahini gives it the perfect rich depth!
I have a thing for figs too, and that compote looks dang delish!
The best! Thank you!