Banana Bread Brownies with a Maple Glaze

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Bringing together the best of two great things, these Banana Bread Brownies with a Maple Glaze are a winning combo! The Fudgy Brownies are truly so easy to make. I find the addition of bananas is a seriously fabulous flavour. The glaze pairs up so that these are truly a decadent thing. The bananas also add lots of moisture, creating really fudgy brownies.

The brownies themselves are super simple, dense and fudgy and get packed with chocolate chunks. After baking and cooling, you make the glaze by combining butter, maple syrup and icing sugar! Then you simply spread it over and let it set. Add some sprinkles for fun decoration and you’re good to go!

For these brownies, we rely heavily on the melted butter and light brown sugar to give the fudgy texture and super shiny topping. You should definitely make these for a bake sale – and the recipe is easily doubled. They keep well in an airtight container for a few days. That said, they don’t last long if you’ve got lots of happy hungry mouths in the house!

WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING THE BEST BROWNIES, HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND:

1. Quality Ingredients: Always use high-quality ingredients in your brownie recipe. This includes using good quality chocolate, cocoa powder, and fresh eggs. It will make a noticeable difference in the taste and texture of the brownies.
2. Don’t Overmix: When combining the ingredients, be gentle and avoid overmixing the batter. Overmixing can lead to a denser and tougher texture. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
3. Proper Pan Size: Use the recommended pan size mentioned in the recipe. Using a smaller or larger pan can affect the baking time and the texture of the brownies. For fudgy and moist brownies, an 8×8-inch square baking pan is usually recommended.
4. Do Not Overbake: Keep a close eye on the brownies while they are baking and avoid overbaking them. A slightly underbaked brownie will be fudgy and moist, while an overbaked one can turn out dry. Insert a toothpick into the center – if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, the brownies are done.
5. Let Them Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. This helps them to set and ensures that they hold their shape. It also allows the flavors to develop fully.
6. Experiment with Additions: Feel free to get creative with your brownie recipe by changing up the chocolate chips/chocolate chunks, or by adding nuts or fruit. Just make sure not to overload the batter, as it may affect the texture.

Remember, practice makes perfect when it comes to baking brownies. Don’t be afraid to make tweaks and adjustments to the recipe to suit your preferences. You can totally shift the glaze quantity for more or less, just do what suits you! 

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED for my Banana Bread Brownies with a Maple Glaze

There are no specialist ingredients or equipment required for this bake. I can find everything I need at my local supermarket or grocery store. Also, I use a standard 8 inch square tin for almost all of my traybake recipes for ease. If you do want to convert to 9 inch, you’ll need to play with the quantities a little or they will be too thin. To line a square baking tin, cut two pieces of baking paper that are just narrower than the width of the tin (less than 8 inches wide). Then place one on top of the other in opposite directions, so that all four edges of the tin are covered. This will make removing the bake so much easier! 

• Dark/Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Melted
• Unsalted Butter
• Light Brown Soft Sugar
• Fresh Bananas
• Granulated Sugar
• Large Free Range Eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• All Purpose (Plain) Flour
• Cocoa Powder
• Powdered Sugar
• Maple Syrup

TIPS FOR THE BEST Banana Bread Brownies with a Maple Glaze

• Brown Sugar: This is crucial to the perfect fudgy texture and deep flavour. You could use dark brown soft if you’re really in a pinch. Light brown is definitely your best friend in brownies.
• Melted Butter: This is what gives brownies that oh so Instagrammable shiny, crisp top. Don’t skip this step!
• Glaze: Ensure you give the glaze time to set a little before pouring and again before cutting or it will be very runny!
• Chocolate Chunks: I stir milk chocolate chunks into the brownie batter for extra texture and deliciousness. You can use any chocolate you like, and you can double the quantity if you are a huge lover!

For these Banana Bread Brownies with a Maple Glaze, I use a basic 8′ square pan (I like this one). I also recommend a good stand mixer or high speed mixer (like this one) to make the brownie mixture. If you want more wild brownie recipe ideas, check out my Florentine Brownies or these Espresso Martini Brownies. For videos and baking inspiration, head on over to my Instagram.

STORAGE FOR MY Banana Bread Brownies with a Maple Glaze

Because the glaze is made using fresh dairy, you need to store these brownies in the refrigerator. Place in an airtight container before placing in the fridge. They will keep for up to 3 days this way. A cake tin is a great option if you have one. These can sit out while you serve and eat, just keep them in the fridge if they will go a while without being eaten.

Alternatively, you can freeze the brownies by themselves. Completely wrap as tight as you can using cling film/Saran wrap. If you have an airtight container too, place them in there before freezing. Let thaw in the fridge before pouring over the glaze and serving!