What exactly is slime?
If you want to impress people, you can tell them slime is a non-Newtonian liquid.
This just means it’s a substance that acts like both a liquid and a solid. It’s fun to play with because it can be firm, or squishy, or slippery, or gooey depending on how you touch it.
Edible slime is the taste-safe, baby/toddler version of traditional slime.
Why you must try these taste-safe edible slime recipes
You won’t have to have poison control on speed dial for these edible slime recipes.
Little ones often touch their eyes or mouth (or suck their thumbs!) during play.
You won’t have to worry about them coming into contact with harmful chemicals with taste-safe, edible slime.
Now, I wouldn’t recommend serving edible slime up as a snack, but you won’t need to worry if your little one sneaks a taste while you’re looking the other way.
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What your toddler will get out of playing with edible slime
Sensory play is a must for a growing toddler.
Ella loves exploring new textures. See our glue slime activity here and our two-ingredient homemade butter slime.
Babies and toddlers use their senses to learn about the world around them.
Playing = learning
Don’t let your older kids use that as an excuse to skip school though.
Tips for playing with your edible slime
Here are a few tips to make playing with your edible slime a little easier:
- Have everybody wash their hands before touching the slime and slime ingredients.
- Play with your edible slime on a food-safe surface.
- Keep vegetable or coconut oil nearby to keep slime from getting too sticky (unless you want it to be sticky 😉 Cornstarch or flour also works.
- Play with the slime on a silicone baking mat, or tape a large sheet of wax paper to the table for easy clean up.
15 Must-Try Edible Slime Recipes Your Toddler Will Love
1. Starburst Slime
Photo credit: Teach Beside Me
Ingredients:
I used to love grabbing a few Starbursts, smashing them all together, and rolling them into a Mega-Starburst ball! I would have gone wild for this Starburst slime as a child. Just sort the Starburst candies by color, and melt each color (unwrapped) and stir as you go. You can even use the microwave! Let it all cool, knead in the rest of the ingredients, and before you know it you’ll have the perfect Starburst edible slime.
View the full Starburst Slime recipe at Teach Beside Me.
2. Marshmallow Fluff Slime
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Ingredients:
A cup of marshmallow fluff, 3/4 cup of cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar makes a pristine white slime that would be the perfect backdrop for some fun mix-ins such as sprinkles and edible glitter! I think it would make a pretty convincing faux soft serve ice-cream as well!
Check out the Marshmallow Fluff Slime recipe at The Soccer Mom Blog.
3. Chocolate Fudge Slime
Photo credit: Little Bins for Little Hands
Ingredients:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Chocolate bar of your choice
- Cocoa powder, optional (for color)
- Cornstarch, as needed
This is a an excellent photo, just don’t look at it for too long, or it might start to look like something else. Bad Rover! Just kidding. This recipe really does sound fantastic. Cook up this slime using a can of sweetened condensed milk, one bar of chocolate, cornstarch, and a bit of cocoa powder. I’d definitely set aside a few chunks of the chocolate bar to savor while your toddler plays, if I were you :). Because that’s how we at Entertain Your Toddler roll.
View the Chocolate Fudge Slime recipe at Little Bins for Little Hands.
4. Rainbow Edible Slime
Photo credit: Growing a Jeweled Rose
Ingredients:
- Psyllium husk powder
- Water
- Food coloring or Kool-aid powder
- Flavor oil
You may need to make a special purchase for this one, but it is so worth it! (Also check out the bottom of this list for substitution ideas!) Water and food coloring or Kool-aid are added to a small amount of psyllium husk powder, which can be found in Metamucil. This is more of a “taste-safe” rather than “edible” slime due to the Metamucil.
Check out the Rainbow Slime recipe at Growing a Jeweled Rose.
5. Birthday Cake Slime
Photo credit: Teach Beside Me
Ingredients:
- 1 bag mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter stars
I don’t know if I could make this one without throwing it in a waffle cone and just devouring it.
When you’re done, it looks Just. Like. Ice. Cream.
It’s a classic flavor that gets turned into slime! You’ll need marshmallows, multi-color sprinkles, and powdered sugar. It’s a good idea to use a little extra oil if you need it to be less sticky.
View this Birthday Cake Slime recipe from Teach Beside Me (she calls it edible marshmallow slime).
6. Jello Pudding Slime
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup instant pudding mix
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup warm water
All you have to do is mix up some instant pudding, corn starch, and warm water. She makes it with banana split pudding as pictured, but I will always lean toward chocolate when given the choice.
Mmmm. Chocolate.
Hmm…I do always see that pistachio flavor in the instant pudding section and think that could also make a pretty mint-green colored slime. Which flavor will you try?
Check out the Edible Pudding Slime recipe at The Soccer Mom Blog.
7. Peanut Butter and Jelly Slime
“Peanut Butter” Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
“Jelly” Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon grape jelly
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
The love-hate relationship of a toddler and their food is real. However, my toddler doesn’t ever seem to get tired of PB&J sandwiches, which makes the next item on our list a perfect choice. It includes 2 recipes, one for the PB and one for the J!
View the PB and J Slime recipes on The Soccer Mom Blog.
8. Gummy Bear Floam/Slime
Ingredients:
With just 2 ingredients, this is one of the easiest edible slimes to put together. Microwave a cup of gummy bears and mix with sprinkles. Grease up your hands and stretch this yummy-smelling slime. (Be sure to let it cool some before you or your kiddo puts either of your hands in!) And wash your hands first. People, just wash your hands more. Unless you wash your hands too much, then stop it! Everyone wash your hands the right amount.
View the Gummy Bear Floam/Slime recipe at Teach Beside Me.
9. Honey Slime
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1-2 Tablespoons oil
As my toddler likes to remind me every time I get out the honey, Pooh Bears love honey. If you’ve got a little Pooh Bear at home, he is sure to love this sweet honey slime. Only three ingredients: honey, cornstarch, and oil.
Check out the Honey Slime recipe at Sugar Spice and Glitter.
10. Glow-in-the-Dark Slime
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 3/4 cup tonic water
- 1 cup marshmallows (melted)
This slime is seriously cool. Mix cornstarch, tonic water, and a cup of melted marshmallows. Get your blacklight on and relive your glow-in-the-dark “cosmic bowling” nights out before kids.
View the Glow-in-the-Dark Slime recipe at The Soccer Mom Blog.
11. Color-Changing Jello Slime
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 large package sugar-free gelatin
- water
You’ll need sugar-free Jello, cornstarch, and water. The color change happens when you add the water to the white jello/cornstarch mixture. So cool!
Check out the Color-Changing Jello Slime recipe at The Soccer Mom Blog (she calls it edible silly putty).
12. Sprite Galaxy Slime
Ingredients:
- Metamucil
- Sprite
- Edible Glitter
This one actually looks and feels like slime, though it also appears to be very messy. I really like how she shows how you can also make the slime into a stress ball.
Just mix 1 Tbsp of that good old psyllium husk powder (Metamucil) with a cup of Sprite. Add your food coloring, edible glitter, and sprinkles to make a cool galaxy slime. When you’re done, pour it into a clear or white balloon to make a fun stress ball!
I would be a little worried about her stress ball, however. I definitely wouldn’t trust the supermarket balloons I have to hold up to squeezing and throwing around without getting a tear and leaking sticky, blue food-color slime all of the carpet. It looks like a ton of fun, but might be better suited for outside play!
Check out the Sprite Galaxy Slime recipe youtube video at Describe In One Word DIYs.
13. Chia Seed Slime
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
Chia seeds make a great pudding, so why not slime too? You’ll need to soak the seeds in water for half an hour or so for it to gel up. Add a few drops of food coloring and some flour to complete this sticky, seedy slime.
Warning: Be prepared for your hands to match the color of the slime as well! Oh well, slime is supposed to be messy!
Check out the Chia Seed Slime recipe at Fun at Home with Kids.
14. Nutella Slime
Ingredients:
- 12 ounce bag of marshmallows
- 3 Tablespoons Nutella
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 cups powdered sugar
We love Nutella at our house. But don’t worry, you won’t be using your whole stash for this recipe. Just a few tablespoons of Nutella, a bag of marshmallows, a quarter cup of oil and a couple cups of powdered sugar is all you need for this chocolatey slime.
Ahh…hazelnut heaven.
View the Nutella Slime recipe at Savy Naturalista.
15. Swedish Fish Slime
Ingredients:
Swedish fish always reminds me of IKEA, which I also love. For this recipe, melt a bag of Swedish fish in the microwave, stir powdered sugar into it, let it cool, and knead it with more powdered sugar.
My toddler loves the color red, so this slime would probably be number 1 on her list.
View the Swedish Fish Slime recipe at The Simple Parent.
Ingredient Substitutions
Missing some ingredients? Don’t let that deter you! Here are a few ingredients you can substitute:
- cornstarch for powdered sugar
- any gummy candy for any gummy candy
- marshmallow fluff (the kind in the jar) for marshmallows
- sprinkles for edible glitter or nonpareils or crystal sugar
- generic gelatin powder for Jello-brand powder or for Metamucil/psyllium husk powder
Looking for more sensory play ideas? See our glue slime activity here and our two-ingredient homemade play dough (or butter slime) here.
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Looking for an organized guide of fun, easy activities to do with your toddler that also encourages their growth and development?
I’ve created a 3-month activity planner just for busy parents like you! The plan includes 65 detailed, simple, and stress-free activities including: arts and crafts, sensory play, motor skills, and STEM–all using easy-to-find supplies.
Let me help make planning activities for your toddler easy, so you can skip the stress and get straight to the fun!