Norpro Grip-EZ 1-Tablespoon Stainless Scoop, 37mm — Spring-Action Portioner with Soft-Grip Handles

The Norpro Grip-EZ 1-Tablespoon Stainless Scoop is a spring-action portioning tool with soft-grip handles designed to release measured servings cleanly for ice cream, cookie dough, meatballs and more.

Compact and durable, this 1-tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 oz / 37 mm) stainless steel scoop brings consistent portions and easy release to both home and small‑scale professional kitchens. Its heavy-duty spring mechanism and sliding release band let you scoop dense or sticky mixtures without twisting or mangling the food, while the soft-grip handles add comfort during repeated use. It’s a versatile, single-handed tool for desserts, baking, plating, and casual meal prep.

How does the Grip-EZ scoop make portioning faster and neater?

The scoop’s spring-action design holds product securely until you trigger the release, so each portion keeps its shape and size. You avoid the mess that comes from scraping bowls or trying to shape dough by hand, which speeds up prep and yields uniform results for baking and plating.

• Consistent 1-tablespoon measure for accurate recipes and serving sizes
• Sliding band release smooths portions free without sticking
• Spring action reduces need to use a second utensil to dislodge contents

Is this scoop sturdy enough for dense or frozen foods?

Yes — the Grip-EZ uses stainless steel construction and a robust spring to handle denser or colder foods like firm cookie dough and scooped ice cream. It isn’t intended as an ice pick, but it dislodges frozen or semi-frozen portions more cleanly than a flimsy plastic scoop.

• Stainless-steel cup resists bending under pressure
• Heavy-duty spring provides reliable release force
• Soft-grip handles offer control when scooping stiff mixtures

What tasks can this 1-tablespoon scoop perform in the kitchen?

This single scoop is multi-functional for sweet and savory prep: portioning cookie dough, melon or fruit balls, small ice cream servings, meatballs, rice servings, and even pet food. Its size works for appetizer portions and uniform garnish placement, helping with both production and presentation.

• Cookie dough, cake pops, and small pastry portions
• Ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet servings
• Meatballs, melon balls, and fruit or vegetable purees
• Consistent pet food portions or rice side servings

How should I care for and store this Norpro scoop?

To preserve the spring and the soft-grip handles, hand washing is recommended. Rinse away sticky residues promptly and dry thoroughly to prevent water spots on the stainless-steel cup. Store in a utensil drawer or hang from a rack so the release mechanism isn’t compressed for long periods.

• Hand wash to protect the spring and handle coating
• Dry fully after washing to avoid spotting
• Store upright or hanging to preserve the release mechanism

Who is this for? The Norpro Grip-EZ 1-Tablespoon Stainless Scoop suits home bakers, busy parents, catering staff, and anyone who wants reliably sized small portions without fuss. It’s especially useful for people who make cookies, cake pops, small desserts, or those who prep uniform meatballs and side servings. If you value consistent portions with an easy, single-handed release in a compact, durable tool, this scoop is a practical everyday kitchen helper.