We’re a month into summer, which means temperatures are only going to get hotter and we’ll be spending more time outdoors. If you’re tired of spending tons of money at ice cream shops and pizza places, why not make your favorite summer treats at home? That’s why we’ve compiled a list of appliances that you’ll want to use every day this summer, from ice cream makers and slushie machines to pizza ovens and popcorn makers. They’re perfect for summer nights, movies with the kids, grilling out and more.
10 Appliances for Sweet Treats and Summer Meals
- Ice, Ice Baby: With this Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, you can have 1.5 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt or sorbet in just 20 minutes. Strawberry, chocolate, cookies and cream — the possibilities are endless — just $70!
- Italy at Home: Love homemade gelato? Instead of buying a pint from the store, grab this Dash My Pint Ice Cream Maker for just $22. It includes a large spoon for mixing and doesn’t take up too much space in your freezer — just $22!
- Summertime Sweet Treat: This Nostalgia Slushie Maker looks like it’s straight out of a 1950s diner. It makes 40 ounces of your favorite flavors and allows you to choose between “coarse” or “fine” slush textures — just $50!
- Slice of Happiness: If you don’t have enough outdoor space for pizza making, bring the party inside and use this number-one bestselling Granitestone PIEZANO Oven instead. Just plug it in, add your pie and have fresh pizza for the whole family to enjoy in just six minutes — just $100!
- More S’mores: Is it even summer if you haven’t had chocolatey, chewy s’mores yet? Make as many as you want with this Nostalgia Tabletop Electric S’mores Maker, which has four compartments for holding your graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows and other toppings — just $28!
- Taste of Paradise: While we all wish we could travel to Hawaii for some shaved ice, you can make it just as good at home with this Dash Shaved Ice Maker. Just fill it with ice, your favorite fruits and syrups to enjoy your favorite flavors — just $35!
- Whip Up Healthy Treats: Blend up smoothies, acai bowls, milkshakes and more with this affordable Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender, which easily powers through ice and frozen fruit — just $32!
- Movie Theater-Style Popcorn: Perfect for summer movie nights, this Dash Popcorn Maker makes up to 16 cups of buttery, fresh popcorn in just minutes — just $22!
- Grill Out: Make smash burgers, hot dogs and more for dinner with this Gas One Portable Barbecue Grill that you can keep in your backyard, take to your local park or pack up for vacation — just $19!
- Vacation-Ready: This all-in-one Dash Express Electric Griddle makes mini pancakes, cookies, pizza, quesadillas and more. It’s perfect for on-the-go meals and small enough to take with you to the vacation house — just $30!
