Honeyed Fig and Goat Cheese Muffins - One Dozen w/ recipe below

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced figs plus 6 whole figs
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey, divided
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) goat cheese crumbles

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with papers.
2. Mix together chopped figs and 1 tablespoon honey. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, sift together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In another bowl, mix together brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup honey, eggs, milk, and vanilla until well-blended.
5. Stir wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just mixed; make sure to not overmix.
6. Gently fold in chopped figs and goat cheese crumbles. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
7. Halve the whole figs and press one half into the top of each muffin.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.