Fig Newton Cupcakes
"Lightly spiced whole wheat cupcakes with a sweet fig filling and tangy yogurt frosting. They taste even better than their namesake! The cupcakes, filling, and frosting can each be made up to 2 days in advance; simply assemble just before serving...."
INGREDIENTS
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for the cupcakes
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2 c whole wheat flour (measured correctly)
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted & cooled to room temperature
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1 large egg, room temperature
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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½ c maple syrup
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1/3 c Greek yogurt
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1/3 c nonfat milk
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for the filling
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¼ c dried figs, diced
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¼ c water
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for the frosting
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¾ c plain nonfat Greek yogurt
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp honey
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