Honey, Fig and Yogurt Muffins With Walnuts

Name: Honey, Fig and Yogurt Muffins With Walnuts
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup milk, divided; 3/4 cup dried fig, chopped (or raisins); 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup ground flax seeds; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 2/3 cup plain yogurt (non-fat free); 2/3 cup liquid honey; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

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Recipe by Chef mariajane

The natural sweetness of honey and figs are a wonderful combination with toasty walnuts in these muffins that are packed with healthy goodness!!

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READY IN: 25mins

YIELD: 12 muffins

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup milk, divided
³⁄₄

cup dried fig, chopped (or raisins)
1 ¹⁄₄

cups all-purpose flour
1

cup whole wheat flour
¹⁄₄

cup ground flax seeds
2

teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₄

teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
1

egg
²⁄₃

cup plain yogurt (non-fat free)
²⁄₃

cup liquid honey
¹⁄₄

cup butter, melted
1

teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¹⁄₂

cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F Butter a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan or line with paper liners.
Heat 1/2 cup of the milk and figs for 1 - 2 minutes or until slightly warmed in a glass measuring cup in microwave on Medium power (50%) or in saucepan over medium heat on stove-top. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flours, flax seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together remaining milk, egg, yogurt, honey butter and vanilla, until well blended; stir in fig mixture. Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with walnuts; stir just until moistened.
Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake about 25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch or tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.

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