Goat Cheese and Scallion Baked Donuts

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup goat cheese, plain or herbed
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (optional)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Goat Cheese Frosting

• 4 ounce herbed goat cheese
• 1-2 tablespoon milk

Preheat the oven to 325.  Very lightly grease 2 nonstick mini donut pans. In a medium skillet heat oil and saute scallions on medium heat until translucent. While scallions are cooking combine milk, yogurt and goat cheese in a medium bowl.  Whisk in eggs.  Add sun dried tomatoes and scallions mixed with the cooking oil. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the liquids.  Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Use a pastry bag or a small spoon to neatly fill each donut cup no more than 3/4 full.  Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until they begin to brown and feel firm to the touch.  Remove pan from oven and allow to cool. Warm the goat cheese in a glass bowl in the microwave for about 15 seconds to make it easy to stir.  Stir and mix in milk as needed to get a frosting like consistency.  Once donuts have cooled enough cover them with frosting and garnish with freshly ground black pepper or sun dried tomato pieces. Makes 24 donuts.