I don't normally write about products that I do not like as I do not want to be negative. But part of why I started this journey was to share my experiences with products so no one else will waste their money, or at least be aware of what they are purchasing. I know that everybody has different tastes and what one person likes another will not, but I had to share my thoughts about the XO Baking Co. Banana Bread Mix that I purchased recently. I read a review that was posted on another blog that I follow. She loved the mix and when I saw it in the store I wanted to try it too. I normally make things from scratch, but like to keep a few mixes on hand for those times I do not have the ingrediebts or patience for scratch. Today was one of those times. I really wanted something comforting and so I brought out the mix.
It was super easy to make and use a little more banana than most recipes. I liked this aspect as I thought this would give it more banana flavor. I was wrong. It had no flavour what so ever. The loaf was very spongy, stretchy, and dry instead of being tender and moist like most banana breads I have made. I could tell when I took it out of the oven that it was a little too light in colour and the texture was different than what I am used to. When I tasted it, I was very disappointed. There was no banana flavour even though there were 3 very ripe bananas in it.
I think I will keep making my banana bread from scratch.
This is one mix I will not buy again.
