Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin pan.
Kodiak mix, brown sugar, baking powder, salt.
eggs, milk, melted butter/oil, vanilla (plus yogurt or maple if using).
Combine wet into dry. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix or you'll lose the tender crumb.
Fold in chocolate chips gently.
Scoop batter to fill each mini well about 3/4 full.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean (melted chocolate doesn't count, FYI).
Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack. Try not to inhale them all immediately. Try.