Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup M&M’s minis or miniature semisweet chocolate chipsADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the flour mixture, brown sugar and M&M’s. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups mix).

To prepare muffins: Place muffin mix in a large bowl. Whisk the bananas, butter, eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill 48 greased or paper-lined mini-muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° until a toothpick comes out clean, 9-10 minutes. Serve warm.