Honey, Fig and Yogurt Muffins With Walnuts

• milk, divided↗1 cup
• dried fig, chopped (or raisins)↗3⁄4 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• whole wheat flour↗1 cup
• ground flax seeds↗1⁄4 cup
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• plain yogurt (non-fat free)↗2⁄3 cup
• liquid honey↗2⁄3 cup
• butter, melted↗1⁄4 cup
• pure vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• walnuts, toasted, chopped↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F Butter a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan or line with paper liners.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.