These Kitchenaid Stainless Steel Bowls Replaced Every Plastic Bowl in My Kitchen – They’re Hygienic, Hard-Wearing, and Surprisingly Versatile
It's the pro chef kitchen upgrade I wish I'd made sooner
I am easily the least coordinated person I know, which is not always a winning combination in the kitchen. Glass and ceramic pieces are constantly at risk of being dropped, which is why plastic has lingered in my cabinets for so long.
Among the worst offenders are my old plastic mixing bowls, now scratched and stained from years of use. As part of my mission to create a non-toxic home, they are high on the list for replacement - and the KitchenAid Stainless Steel Nesting Bowls, available from Amazon, feel like the perfect upgrade.
Durable, versatile, and free from the concerns often associated with aging plastics, they offer a practical alternative that is particularly well suited to small kitchens. Better yet, they nest, taking up less space in my tiny kitchen. Here’s why I think they are worth the switch.
This set of three stainless steel mixing bowls have silicone bases to prevent slipping, making baking and meal prep easier. They're completely non-toxic, and dishwasher safe for simple clean up.
Stainless steel is one of the best options for non-toxic cookware. It is inert, meaning that it does not react with food, does not release fumes or leach harsh chemicals when heated, and is free from synthetic coatings.
While your mixing bowls are unlikely to go in the oven, plastic bowls can warp when heated over a pan for a bain-marie, or chip or scratch, especially if you are using an electric hand mixer, flaking microplastics into your meals.
Stainless steel bowls, such as the KitchenAid, on the other hand, eliminate these risks, staying pristine for longer without chipping or melting. Given they are non-reactive, they do not absorb flavors or odors, either, meaning they can be used just as easily for savory food prep as they are for sweet cake mixes − there's no more fear that my chocolate cake will come with a twinge of the weekend's barbecue marinade.
As the bowls do not hold onto residue, they are ideal for both sweet and savory recipes.
The KitchenAid bowls feature silicone bases that serve a dual purpose: Protecting the stainless steel from cosmetic scratches when nested together in kitchen storage and preventing the bowls from sliding or spinning while mixing by hand.
For someone as clumsy as me, that extra stability is surprisingly valuable. Whether I'm whisking cake batter or working through a thick dough, the bowls stay firmly in place, reducing the risk of slips, spills, and ingredients ending up anywhere but the mixing bowl. If I do drop one, I won't be worrying about cracks, either.
While I have yet to pick up the bowls for myself, I have spent the last few weeks reviewing the KitchenAid Artisan Plus Stand Mixer, which comes with a stainless steel bowl. It was incredibly sturdy, resisting scratches even against my metal ice cream scoop when portioning cookies. This gives me high hopes for this nesting set of three.
They are small details, but they make baking feel noticeably easier − and a lot less chaotic.
What Else to Shop
Your kitchen is one of the easiest and most impactful places to start when reducing potential toxin exposure in your home. To help you create a healthier cooking environment, I’ve rounded up some of my top picks, from non-toxic kitchen utensils and cookware, to safer drinkware and everyday swaps.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
The original bakeware set from Caraway includes a large handled baking sheet, a medium baking sheet, a rectangular pan, a 12-hole muffin pan, a square pan, a loaf pan, a circle pan, a large cooling rack, and two storage organizers.
These Cuisinart mixing bowls do not have silicone bases, but they do come with lids to make storing pre-prepared food, dough, and bakes easier, be it in the fridge or on the counter.
Old plastic kitchen utensils can flake, chip, and release 'forever chemicals' when in contact with very hot food. These silicone alternatives are harder-wearing, making them a smarter investment for your kitchen. Plus, they will not damage your cookware.
I find a sauté pan to be the most versatile place to start when choosing the best cookware to upgrade to a healthier home, giving you ample room to fry, simmer, and bake.
Cookware is not the only place you should focus your efforts when detoxifying a kitchen. Your everyday water bottle can also leach potentially harmful compounds (and make your water taste bad at the same time). This stainless steel swap is far longer lasting, making it better for the environment and your health.
Rather than relying on plastic wrap to cover food bowls, consider beeswax wrap. It is reusable for years if you re-wax them, helping to limit unnecessary waste at home, while reducing plastic use around food prep.
With your new non-toxic pieces on the way, brush up on how to organize pots and pans to make ample room and avoid a fight through clutter every time you cook.
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