Whenever I make it, it rarely lasts more than a day.

However, my family always seems to crave it when there are zeroripe bananasin sight.

When I say plan, what I really mean is a box ofTrader Joes Banana Bread Mix.

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This pantry find exceeded my expectations.

How did Trader Joes mimic the taste and texture of real bananas?

I didntseeany bananas in the mix.

Trader Joe’s Banana Bread Mix box

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Oh, how wrong I was because there are most definitelyrealbananas in the mix.

Once baked, they show up in all their moist and sweet glory.

And I have a feeling youre going to feel the same way.

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