Honey- & Goat Cheese-Filled Fig Muffins

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

Figs, dried

1 tsp

Lemon, zest

Egg white, large

Eggs, large

2 tbsp

Honey

1 1/2 tsp

Baking powder

1/2 tsp

Baking soda

3/4 cup

Brown sugar, packed dark or light

1/4 tsp

Salt

1 1/4 tsp

Vanilla extract

2 cups

Whole-wheat flour, white

1/3 cup

Olive oil, extra-virgin

1 cup

Buttermilk, low-fat or nonfat

3/4 cup

Goat cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese, soft

3 tablespoons turbinado (see Note) or granulated sugar