garlic chives, chocolate mint & oatmeal banana cranberry muffins

I couldn't resist picking up a few potted herbs...especially when it's a neat as chocolate mint! It truly smells and tastes like a peppermint patty! Not the best combo with garlic chives but still cool. Now I just need to figure out what to do with all my chocolate mint. I'm thinking of infusing it with vodka...a little mint chocolate martini anyone? I also found this great idea from Martha (oh Martha) where you paint the mint leaves with chocolate and use them as garnish on chocolate cupcakes. I've been resiting baking for the temptation of having decadent treats around my kitchen...but I can't resist it anymore...I made some muffins but can't take full credit I bought a mix. I can take credit for adding the banana and cranberries though!

mmmmmmm muffins.