Hobby Lobby’s $5 Microwave Omelet Maker Is the Definition of Easy Breakfast
Most kitchen gadgets promise to save time and effort, but few actually deliver. Hobby Lobby's $5 Single Egg Microwave Omelet Maker by Joie is one of the rare exceptions. With nothing more than an egg, a microwave, and a mix-in or two, you've got a breakfast that looks intentional instead of improvised. At $4.49, it might be the easiest kitchen upgrade you'll make all year.
The Gadget
The single egg silicone omelet maker is exactly what it sounds like: a flexible, heat-safe mold designed to turn beaten eggs into a fluffy, single-serve omelet. You crack in your eggs, beat them with a fork or whisk, add whatever fillings you have on hand—ham, cheese, spinach, mushrooms, leftover veggies—and microwave. The result: a wonderfully delicious, light and fluffy breakfast without having to leave your kitchen or dirty the stove trying to flip it in the pan.
Why It Works
Cooking eggs on the stovetop, especially folding and flipping, can take practice. If you're half awake before coffee, "practice" usually means broken yolks, uneven browning, and a messy stovetop. The microwave version simplifies the whole process. Silicone distributes heat evenly while holding everything in shape. It's also naturally nonstick, so you skip the extra calories by holding the oil or butter—though a quick spritz of cooking never hurts for an easier release. Clean-up is easier too since the omelet maker can go straight into the dishwasher.
Portable Protein
For anyone trying to eat healthier, the microwave omelet maker is also a way to avoid the temptation of fast-food breakfasts. Toss in some veggies or swap whole eggs with just the whites, throw it on an English muffin, and you've got a quick protein boost that travels just as easily as a drive-through sandwich, and a lot less expensive than coffee-shop sous vide egg bites.
How to Use It
- Crack an egg directly into the omelet maker.
- Whisk lightly with a fork and season to taste.
- Add mix-ins like cheese or diced ham if you want.
- Microwave for 1-2 minutes, depending on your microwave's wattage.
- Open the lid and slide the omelet onto a plate—no folding required.
That's it. Breakfast handled.
The Final Bite
It's not going to replace your cast-iron skillet or win you a Michelin Star, but that's not the point. At under five bucks, Hobby Lobby's microwave omelet maker earns its keep by making weekday mornings easier. For anyone tired of juggling pans, cleanup, and time, this little gadget is the definition of easy breakfast.