Honey- & Goat Cheese-Filled Fig Muffins
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup crumbled soft goat cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchã¢tel)
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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2 cups white whole-wheat flour (see Note)
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 large egg white
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3/4 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
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1 cup low-fat or nonfat buttermilk
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 1/4 cups chopped dried figs
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3 tablespoons turbinado (see Note) or granulated sugar
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