A muffin tin is a standard baking item that most of us have in our homes. But what you probably don’t know, is that the common piece of bakeware can be used for so many more things than just baking muffins.
These 10 muffin pan life hacks are going to make your life so much easier.
Organize your home, please picky eaters, and start your garden by using these incredibly clever muffin tin ideas.
1. Create a giant cup holder when transporting drinks for a large group
Grab a laundry basket and a muffin tin and you can transport lots of beverages without worrying about a spill.
2. Organize your garage or work shed
With just a few tools, screws, and a muffin tin, you can create a swiveling hardware bin. Head over to Family Handyman for a tutorial.
3. Keep your craft supplies tidy
Sort buttons, thumbtacks, safety pins, and other small craft items in a muffin tin to help keep your craft room nice and organized.
4. Easter egg dye container
If you are dying Easter eggs with the little ones, a muffin tin makes a great dye holder that is easy for the kids to dip the egg in, and it limits the mess too.
5. Serve appetizers or condiments at a party
Use muffin tins to serve burger toppings at a BBQ or cheese and dip at a dinner party.
6. Make giant ice cubes
If you need large ice cubes for cocktails or a punch bowl, use a muffin tin! Feel free to add slices of citrus for an extra boost of flavor.
7. Make mini taco bowls
Flip the muffin tin over and bake tortillas to create little taco bowls. Emily Bites has the full tutorial.
8. Melt old crayons to create new ones
If your kids have a bunch of broken pieces of crayon, create new ones by melting them down in a muffin tin. Let them cool and you’ll have brand new fun-shaped crayons.
9. Keep school and art supplies organized
Plastic cups sitting in a muffin tin make an instant organizer for crayons, colored pencils, and other art supplies.
10. Grow herbs or start seeds
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Start seeds or grow herbs indoors or outdoors by using a muffin tin. Great for commonly used ingredients like cilantro, parsley, or mint.
