Creative Cooking
While ice cubes are typically used for chilling drinks, ice cube trays can also be used for creative cooking. Use them to make miniature appetizers, such as tiny quiches or sushi bites. You can also make homemade broth or stock and freeze it in an ice cube tray for easy portion control and quick access when cooking.
Organization and Storage
Ice cube trays can be used for organization and storage in both the kitchen and beyond. Sort small items like beads, buttons, or screws. For the kitchen, use ice cube trays to store small amounts of leftover herbs or sauces. You can also freeze leftover baby food in an ice cube tray for quick grab-and-go meals.
DIY Beauty Products
Ice cube trays make great molds for DIY beauty products such as homemade lip balm or lotion bars. Fill the tray cavities with your ingredients and let them cool or freeze until solid. Pop the ingredients out of the ice cube tray for an easy-to-use beauty product.
Fun and Games
Ice cube trays can be a unique addition to game night or parties. Use them as molds for frozen treats such as Jell-O shot or popsicle molds. Or fill the trays with water and freeze small toy figures or objects inside for a game of Ice Cube Treasure Hunt.
Medicinal Uses
Ice cube trays can also be used for medicinal purposes. Freeze small amounts of anti-inflammatory herbs or oils to make ice packs for sore muscles. You can also freeze small amounts of breast milk in an ice cube tray for storage or to soothe a teething baby.
