Coconut Oil Storage: Single Use Frozen Coconut Oil Cubes

My coworkers at BubbForestVitamins.com and I love coconut oil, along with millions of others around the world.

Previously, we compiled 50 ways to use coconut oil, shared coconut oil skincare recipes, provided a tutorial for whipped coconut oil body butter, and explored oil pulling. Clearly, we’re passionate about coconut oil!

Naturally, when I discovered a new tip involving coconut oil, I had to investigate and share the findings with our readers and fans.

Behold: Frozen Coconut Oil Storage Cubes

Coconut oil is shelf-stable; it doesn't need to be stored in the refrigerator. Additionally, it has a long shelf life compared to other oils, remaining fresh for up to two years! Coconut oil has a high melting point (76 degrees), so it stays liquid in warmer months but solidifies in cooler temperatures or if refrigerated.

That's where the issue arises. During winter or when you refrigerate your coconut oil, you might find yourself chipping away at the hardened oil as if honing your ice sculpting skills—a situation we'd all prefer to avoid.

The usefulness of these frozen cubes might seem confusing initially since solidified coconut oil is the problem. However, trust me, this method is incredibly useful and certainly the solution.

First, let’s go through the steps to make these frozen coconut oil cubes.

Frozen Coconut Oil Cube Instructions

Supplies: coconut oil, silicone molds or an ice cube tray, a tablespoon or 1/4 measuring cup

Make Them in 5 Easy Steps

1 Melt your coconut oil if it isn’t already liquid.

2 Prepare your molds as necessary. I used standalone silicone muffin cups, arranged on a baking sheet for easy transfer to the freezer.

3 Using a tablespoon or 1/4 measuring cup, fill the molds with coconut oil. I used 2 tablespoons per mold, but adjust the quantity as needed, ensuring each mold contains the same amount.

4 Once filled, transfer the molds to the freezer. Leave them there for 30 minutes or overnight.

5 Remove them from the freezer and pop the cubes out of the molds. If using an ice cube tray, a few firm taps against the counter should do the trick.

Transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe bag, label it with the amount of coconut oil per cube using a permanent marker, and store in the freezer until needed.

How To Use Them

What are the possible uses for these cubes?

The beauty of this tip is that the coconut oil is already pre-measured.

If you filled each mold with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, you now have convenient blocks ready for use, eliminating the need for melting or measuring.

In cooler months, this means you don’t need to melt coconut oil just to measure it.

In warmer months, it means you avoid the mess of dripping oil when you only need a small amount.

Here’s a list of some of the best uses we’ve found for these coconut oil storage cubes:

Lotion Bar

Simply take a cube from the freezer and rub it on your skin. The warmth of your body will slightly melt the coconut oil, leaving your skin moisturized—especially refreshing during summer!

Cooking

Drop a cube or half a cube into your skillet as it heats. The coconut oil will melt quickly, readying it for sautéing or frying.

Oil Pulling

After freezing, cut the cubes into halves or quarters. Use these smaller sections as pre-measured oil pulling cubes. Just place a frozen piece in your mouth, let it melt, then start swishing. (More about oil pulling here!)

Baking

Need melted coconut oil for a recipe? Use the frozen storage cubes! Simply place the required number of cubes into a microwave-safe bowl and melt them. The measuring has already been done for you!

Coconut Oil Coffee

This is one of my favorites! Add 1/2 or 1/4 cube to your morning coffee. Ensure it’s well blended. We have a recipe for coconut oil coffee if you need it!

Moisturizing Bath

Add a coconut oil storage cube to a hot bath for a luxurious experience. My skin always feels incredibly soft after bathing with coconut oil, which is also excellent for shaving.

Be cautious with this one—readers have mentioned in a previous blog post that frequent use of coconut oil in the shower or bath can lead to clogged drains.