12 Freezer Friendly Ice Cube Tray Recipes
1.
Herb-infused olive oil:
Instead of tossing extra herbs, fill an ice cube tray with olive oil and
sprinkle with fresh rosemary, thyme, basil, etc., and freeze. The next
time you need a quick appetizer, thaw the oil cubes in a small dish and
serve with slices of a freshly toasted baguette.
2.
Fruit juice cubes: Fill ice
cube trays with an assortment of 100% fruit juices—orange, cranberry,
pineapple—and you’ll have perfectly-portioned servings to drop in a
glass of sparkling water, iced tea, or another beverage. Diluting the
juice saves you excess calories and unnecessary sugar, which is
especially important for young children. You can also juice your own
fruit and add a little of the zest for extra flavor and color.
3.
Sliced fruit: Thinly sliced
strawberries, cucumbers, lemons, limes, and oranges all look gorgeous
suspended in an ice cube. Just slice the fruit and drop it in the tray,
cover with water, and freeze. I like to keep a bunch of these cubes
on-hand in freezer bags once prepared because they are easy and always
impress.
4.
Smoothie cubes: Make a
batch of your favorite smoothie and pour it into the ice cube trays. If
you want to enjoy as mini popsicles, place lollipop, toothpicks, or
popsicle sticks in the tray about an hour after freezing.
5.
Red wine: While we don’t
often have a problem finishing a bottle of wine, when we do, I freeze
the extra vino in an ice cube tray. The next time a recipe calls for
some to be added to stews or sauces, I don’t have to open a whole
bottle. Frozen red or white wine cubes are also great when making
sangria. Why water it down when you can wine it up?
6.
Chicken broth “dogsicles”: Freeze low-sodium broth in cubes to offer you pup a refreshing and tasty treat on hot summer days.
7.
Yogurt cubes: Scoop vanilla
yogurt into the trays and you’ll have a satisfying healthy snack that
also will keep you cool. You can use them in place of ice in a fruit
smoothie. Some yogurts may not work as well as others, but I have had
success with most kinds except Greek yogurt. Its lower water content
makes it less freezer friendly.
8.
Iced coffee: Freeze your
leftover coffee and you’ll have a refreshing way to enjoy your daily
dose of caffeine during warmer mornings without diluting it. And they’re
amazing added to café mocha milkshakes!
9.
Homemade peanut butter cups:
Melt chocolate using a double broiler and then smear some along the
bottom and sides of the ice cube tray. Let it set in the freezer for
about an hour or two. Remove and fill the chocolate shells with a
mixture of peanut butter and powdered sugar, topping with more of the
melted chocolate. Enjoy frozen or pop them out and let them come to room
temperature once set.
10.
Fake froyo: Bought too
many bananas and don’t know what to with the surplus? Make a batch of
fake frozen yogurt! Grab a your food processor or blender and whip the
ripe bananas with a splash of almond milk. Fill the trays with the
creamy imitation soft serve and enjoy once frozen. I promise you will
fool even the most die-hard froyo fans and can indulge guilt-free
knowing this frozen treat packs a nutrient-rich punch.
11.
Pesto presto: Similar to
the herb-infused olive oil cubes, make a batch of pesto and freeze for
later use. Spread on chicken, baked bread, or serve with assorted
crackers at your next get-together.
12.
Pudding pops: Freeze your
favorite pudding for a creamy alternative to ice cream. Add toppings
like marshmallows, chocolate chips, or other candies directly to the
pudding pre-freeze.
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