• 2 cups all purpose flour 500 mL
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 125 mL
• 1 tbsp baking powder 15 mL
• 1 tsp baking soda 5 mL
• 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips 175 mL
• 2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 4 large) 500 mL
• 1/2 cup IMPERIAL Soft (or Hard) Margarine, melted 125 mL
• 1/4 cup milk 50 mL
• 2 eggs 2
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Grease 12 large muffin cups. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.
2. In small bowl, blend bananas, melted margarine, milk, eggs and vanilla. Add to flour mixture, stirring only until just blended - do not over mix. Fill muffin cups.
3. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let stand several minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool.

Makes 12 large muffins.
Prep time: 15 minutes;
Bake time: 18 to 22 minutes
Tips: Use a spring-release ice cream scoop to spoon batter into muffin cups.
These delicious muffins will be a sure hit with the whole family, not only for breakfast, but for lunch bags or snacks; anytime.