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.
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.
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)
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.
A 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.
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.
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.
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.
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