Are you tight on space but want the ability to do some of your own cooking?  We have researched the smallest appliances.

The Keurig K-Mini K-Pod Brewer brews an 8 oz. 12 oz. cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate in 3 minutes.  It comes in several colors including pink and grey.

Keurig has been working on improving its environmental impact. They’ve committed to having a recyclable K-cup by the end of 2020. The Kuerig is 11.5”d x 4.5”w x 16”h (lid open.)   $69.00.

 

small appliancse - mini keurig

This mini slow cooker holds 1.5 quarts in a removable stoneware pot.  It is 9” x 9” x 8” and weighs 4 1⁄2 pounds.  Cook meals for 1 or 2 people.  Make soups, stews, casseroles, sauces and easy one-pot dinners. It is $13.99.

small appliances - crock pot

 

Mini food processors and choppers

This Cuisinart 3-cup Mini Prep Plus Food Processor chops and grinds in a 3-cup plastic work bowl.  It is 9” x 6” x 8”, weighs 3 pounds,  brushed chrome and 4 other colors. ($37.72)

small appliance food processor

Or, you might like the Kitchen Aid Chef Series mini 3-cup food chopper.  It is a little smaller than the Cuisinart at 5.75” x 4.5” x 9.5”, a little heavier at 3.5 pounds, and a little more expensive at $49.99. It has the same high ratings of 4 stars out of 5.  It comes in chrome, white, black, or red.

Kitchenaid Food Chopper

7” personal electric skillet was new to me, but it seems ideal for a single person or a couple. It has a non-stick interior, a tempered glass lid, and a rotary adjustable temperature control.  The handle is removable for easy cleaning.

It is 7” x 6” x 9”with a 32 oz. capacity. It weighs 6 pounds. $15.99.

small appliance - electric fry pan

 

Check out this 3-in-1 Breakfast station!  It has a 1-slice toaster oven, 4 cup coffee maker and a 6” griddle.  All this for $39.99.  It is only 11”tall x 17”long x 10.8” deep and weighs 10 pounds.  And it gets 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon.

3 in 1 Breakfast Station

If someone already has the mini Keurig coffee maker,  the Egg-and-Muffin 2 -Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher for $49.95 might be perfect.  It makes a breakfast sandwich in 4 minutes.

small appliance egg poacher toaster

We just read a fabulous review of the Cuisinart Smart Stick.   It takes up no space and replaces a Cuisinart and blender.  A dorm dweller can make a smoothie for breakfast.  Clean-up is quick – wash one glass and the Smart Stick (the head pops off easily for rinsing). $44.90.

Cuisinart Smart Stick

Finally, to clean up any mess you’ve made cooking, try the Black and Decker 2 in 1 stick and hand vacuum.  $119.00

  • 2 in 1 design for cleaning floors and a dustbuster for cleaning above the floors
  • On-board accessory storage so they’re always ready
  • Folding handles for compact storage
  • LED lights for illuminating the cleaning path
  • Easy to detach beater bar to keep the beater bar clean and free of hair for top performance