If the only thing you’re using your ice cube trays for is to make regular old ice, then you’re seriously missing out. Just check out all of the awesome ideas for how to use them in new and interesting ways, courtesy of our favorite food bloggers.
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1. Flavored Ice Cubes
Mixing fruit and herbs into ice cubes is a great way to add flavor. Try Stephanie Lynn’s citrus-fresh lemon concoction or these pomegranate seed-studded cubes.
Get the directions at Under the Table and Dreaming.
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2. Fresh Herbs in Olive Oil
Try preserving herbs that you won’t be able to use right away in oil—it makes hardy options like rosemary, sage, and oregano less likely to get freezer burn. Just take them out for a quick thaw before you want to cook with them.
Get the directions at TheKitchn.
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3. Coffee Ice Cubes
Never throw away old coffee again…freeze it! Offbeat and Inspired recommends using them to keep a mixture of coconut milk and almond milk cool.
Get the directions at Offbeat and Inspired.
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4. Fruity Summer Striped Ice Cubes
These sweet and delicious fruit cubes with pretty stripes that look way more complicated to make than they actually are. Simply layer coconut milk, juice, and smoothies—then enjoy.
Get the directions at Oh Joy.
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5. Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cubes
With these spice-a-licious ice cubes, you easily whip up DIY pumpkin lattes—with a chilling bite.
Get the directions at Jess Loves This Life.
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6. Organic Ice Cube Tray Peanut Butter Cups
For these mini treats, you combine organic peanut butter cubes with honey and smooth, melted chocolate goodness.
Get the recipe at Creative Simple Life.
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7. Frozen Yogurt Cubes
These are exactly what they sound like: Greek yogurt in an ice cube tray—and tey’re the perfect addition to smoothies.
Get the directions at Today’s Creative Blog.
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8. Coconut Water Ice Cubes
Throw them in smoothies or sparkling water—or eat a couple on their own as a healthier alternative to a Popsicle.
Get the directions at The Skinny Confidential.
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9. Ice Tray Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Eliminate the mess involved in making chocolate-covered strawberries by melting chocolate chips with butter, oil, or shortening, pouring it into an ice cube tray, and sticking a strawberry inside. So smart!
Get the directions at I Sing in the Kitchen.
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