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5 Ice Cube Tray Tricks to Simplify Meal Prep

Healthier cooking has never been so easy.

Lauren Smith, MABrian Clista, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD
Updated on December 3, 2025
Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD | December 3, 2025

Ever since the invention of the ice cube tray in the early 1930s, the world has been enjoying the perks of bite-sized ice and cooler, more refreshing beverages.

But these little plastic trays have so much more potential than just freezing water into shapes. Ice cube trays can be used to preserve your food, and make meal prep and cooking healthily easier, faster, and more efficient. 

Watch to learn five clever ice cube tray tricks to help you become a whiz in the kitchen.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Brian Clista, MD
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Brian Clista, MD
Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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