Cuisinart Easypop

The easiest convenience pick — a collapsible silicone microwave popper you add kernels to and pop with little or no oil, then eat from; it collapses flat to store, is dishwasher-safe, and is healthier and cheaper than bagged microwave popcorn. The smallest-footprint, lowest-cleanup healthy option.

The easiest, lowest-footprint option in this space is a collapsible silicone microwave popcorn maker: a silicone bowl you add kernels to and pop directly in the microwave with little or no oil, then eat straight from. The appeal is ultimate simplicity and minimal cleanup — no electric appliance to store (it collapses flat), no oil required (or just a touch for flavour), and the dishwasher-safe bowl doubles as your serving bowl. It's healthier than bagged microwave popcorn since you control the ingredients, cheaper over time, and far less wasteful. It's the pick for someone who wants the easiest possible healthy popcorn with the smallest footprint and least cleanup. The trade-offs are that microwave popping can leave a few more unpopped kernels and results depend on your microwave's power, but for pure convenience and storage-friendliness, nothing beats it.

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EASYPOP POPCORN MAKER (CPM-700C)