13 Innovative Uses for a Muffin Tin

There is so much more to a muffin tin than muffins and cupcakes! From crafts to food hacks, this kitchen staple is so versatile! To prove it to you, here are 13 of our favorite alternative uses for muffin tins:

1. Giant Lemon Infused Ice Cubes

These giant ice cubes are slow to melt, so they’re perfect for your drinks in the summer heat!

2. Pre-made Green Smoothie Cups

Make these green smoothie bases ahead of time to throw into the blender when you’re craving some yummy nutrients. Added bonus of not having to worry about using up the kale before it goes bad.

3. DIY Coaster Craft

Your little one will love designing these colorful coasters and seeing them around the house.

4. Oven Hard Boiled Eggs

Making deviled eggs for a potluck just got way easier.

5. Make Ahead Oatmeal Cups

These make ahead oatmeal cups are just as easy as instant oatmeal, but so much better for you!

6. DIY Fondue Station

With just a basic muffin tin, you can have all the fun of a fondue night without the expensive (and now unnecessary) fondue platter.

7. Condiment Platter

Make backyard barbecue clean-up a lot easier with this one stop condiment platter!

8. DIY Tortilla Bowl

You can make this adorably edible tortilla bowl simply by flipping your muffin tin over and putting a tortilla between the tins. So creative, and so, so yummy.

9. Breakfast Sandwiches

Making nutritious, protein filled breakfasts for a large group used to be really difficult, but not anymore with this easy bake breakfast hack!

10. Sloppy Joe Muffin Cups

These miniature cups are a little less messy than their sandwich counterparts. They are equally delicious, however.

11. Croissant Egg Cups

These easy little egg cups are a perfect way to get your kids involved in making brunch! The recipe features a few safe, fun steps where little hands can help out.