Surprising Concord vs. Homemade: Mix vs. Real... Easy Win! We’ve always wondered: would a ready-made bread mix truly compete with the charm of homemade banana bread? After trying Concord Foods’ 13.7-ounce mix, we’re impressed. It eliminates the frantic search for ingredients while retaining that satisfyingly rustic aroma and texture. With just bananas, an egg, and water, our version needed minimal effort but delivered entirely. The results were fluffy, delicious, and undeniably recognizable—no telltale shop-bought weirdness here. Between this and our usual from-scratch attempts, the mix offers a stress-free equivalent: no measuring, no prep, just pure joy. Will we choose homemade forever? Maybe. But for now, Concord’s shortcut is a surprising, easy win for busy days.