To make a speedy and delicious banana bread, one chef suggested ditching baking in the oven for an unconventional kitchen appliance13:25, 09 Jun 2026Banana bread is a staple baking recipe that almost everyone knows and loves. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover overripe bananas without them needing to go to waste.‌It’s also incredibly easy to make for any level of baking experience. However, one chef has argued that banana bread will actually taste far better if you stop baking it in the oven.‌Chef and TikTok star Andy Hearnden, better known as Andy Cooks, revealed that there’s another kitchen appliance that has a multitude of uses when it comes to cooking and baking that people are overlooking. For his banana bread recipe, he prefers to use a rice cooker for the job.‌In a recent video, Andy said: “Stop treating your rice cooker like it’s only got one job, you banana.”The banana bread batter is made by mixing all of the wet and dry ingredients in a bowl. Once the batter is ready, remove the inner bowl of the rice cooker and spray lightly with some spray oil.‌Simply pour the batter in, topping with some oats and place the bowl back into the rice cooker. Andy instructed to set the rice cooker on one normal cycle using the rice cooking function.When ready to serve, Andy said: “Super moist, sugar-free banana bread straight from your rice cooker. How good.”Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Andy’s video has already been viewed over a massive 2.6million times, receiving 121,200 likes and 812 comments. Cheryl suggested: “Note- you could sub oil for Greek yogurt.”Josephine said: “I want to know what else you can cook on a rice cooker.”N revealed: “I make chocolate self saucing pudding, chicken broccoli rice, dumplings, slow cook meat, porridge on a timer, so many things in my rice cooker!”‌Jaz3 wrote: “I don't have a rice cooker, but watched anyway because what the hell? so good!”Quirky agreed: “Nooo way, that is so good. I make soups and slow cook boil up, but never thought of making a cake. that would be sooo moist. sooo good.”So if you’re looking for a nifty and innovative way of making homemade banana bread, this is how you can recreate Andy’s recipe at home.‌Banana BreadIngredientsFour overripe bananas, peeledTwo eggs60ml milk120ml olive oilSea saltOne tsp ground cinnamonOne tsp baking powderOne tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)50g (1.7 oz) rolled oats, plus extra for sprinkling120g plain (all-purpose) flour110g wholemeal flour butter, to serveMethod‌Using a fork, mash the bananas in a large bowl. Next, add the eggs, milk and olive oil, then whisk to combine well.Chuck in a pinch of salt, the cinnamon, baking powder and bicarb, as well as the rolled oats and both the flours.Give everything a good whisk until just incorporated, then pour the batter into the greased rice cooker bowl, and sprinkle more oats on top.Article continues belowStart the rice cooker for one cycle and then leave to rest once cooked in the rice cooker for 10 minutes.Remove and leave on a rack to cool before you slice and serve with butter and honey.