How to Make Edible Slime: Safe and Fun Edible Slime Recipes for Kids
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Looking for the best edible slime recipes for kids?
If your children love slime but you’re worried about traditional slime ingredients, edible slime is the perfect solution. These fun recipes are made from candy, marshmallows, gummies, and other edible ingredients, making them ideal for younger children who still explore with their mouths.
Over the years we’ve tested dozens of edible slime recipes, and this collection includes our all-time favorites. Some are stretchy, some are gooey, and some are more like edible play dough—but they’re all fun to make and safe to taste.
Whether you’re looking for a kitchen science activity, sensory play idea, birthday party activity, or rainy-day project, these edible slime recipes are sure to be a hit.
What Is Edible Slime?
Edible slime is a taste-safe version of slime made from food ingredients instead of glue, borax, or liquid starch.
Most edible slime recipes use ingredients like:
- Candy
- Marshmallows
- Cornstarch
- Powdered sugar
- Coconut oil
- Gummy candies
- Chocolate
Because edible slime contains sugar, it tends to be stickier than traditional slime. We recommend making it on a washable surface and washing hands before and after play.
Why Kids Love Edible Slime
- Safe sensory play
- Fun kitchen science activity
- No glue or borax
- Kids can help make it
- Great for parties and classrooms
- Combines cooking and creative play
You will just need a few simple ingredients to make these super fun edible slime recipes.
- Various edible candies
- Cornstarch and powdered sugar
- Microwave safe bowl (or a stove)
- Coconut Oil
- Candy Sprinkles
- Plastic bags or other containers to store them in after
Edible Slime Supplies
You’ll only need a few basic supplies:
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight containers
- Candy and edible ingredients
- Vegetable oil or coconut oil
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The Best Edible Slime Recipes
1. Edible Starburst Slime
Our most popular edible slime recipe.
Made with:
- Starburst candy
- Cornstarch
- Powdered sugar
This colorful slime is soft, stretchy, and surprisingly easy to make.
2. Sour Patch Kids Slime
One of the brightest edible slimes we’ve ever made.
Made with Sour Patch Kids candy
Kids love the vibrant colors and gummy texture.
3. Chocolate Slime
Perfect for chocolate lovers.
Made with:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Chocolate syrup
- Cornstarch
Warning: delicious and messy!
4. Gummy Bear Slime
This one is my favorite! Â It’s a stretchy edible slime made from melted gummy bears.
Great sensory texture and lots of color options.
5. Edible Bubble Gum Slime
One of the easiest recipes.
Made with:
- Bubble gum
- Coconut oil
Bonus: you can still blow bubbles with it!
6. Marshmallow Slime
A birthday-party favorite.
Made with:
- Marshmallows
- Coconut oil
- Powdered sugar
- Sprinkles
7. Laffy Taffy Slime
Stretchy, colorful, and sweet.
Made with:
- Laffy Taffy
- Cornstarch
- Powdered sugar
8. Candy Corn Slime
A fun fall and Halloween activity.
This recipe is more playdough like than stretchy slime, but kids still love it.
9. Witches Brew Slime
Perfect for Halloween.
Made with:
- Green gummy bears
- Gummy body parts
Gross in the best possible way.
10. Swedish Fish Slime
Bright red and super stretchy.
One of our favorite edible slime recipes.
Which one do you want to try first? Which slime recipe have you tried and loved? I’d love to hear about your own creations.
11. Static Slime
Not technically candy slime, but an awesome science experiment using taste-safe ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is edible slime safe for toddlers?
Edible slime uses food ingredients, but young children should still be supervised because some recipes may present choking hazards.
How long does edible slime last?
Most edible slimes last 1–3 days in an airtight container. Marshmallow and candy-based slimes are best enjoyed the day they are made.
Can you refrigerate edible slime?
Yes. Refrigeration helps extend freshness and can make some recipes easier to handle.
Why is my edible slime sticky?
Candy-based slimes naturally contain a lot of sugar, making them stickier than traditional slime. Dusting with a little powdered sugar or cornstarch can help.
Which edible slime is the stretchiest?
The Gummy Bear Slime, Swedish Fish Slime, and Starburst Slime tend to be the stretchiest recipes.
Edible Slime Ingredients
Candy is the main ingredients in many of our edible slimes. Stock up now to make your own tasty gooey treats! Pick up some Marshmallows, Candy Corn, Gummy Bears, Starburst, Swedish fish, or Laffy Taffy & get cooking!
Check Out More Edible Play and Learning Ideas!
Also, check out my post with 40+ Edible Slime and Play Dough Recipes!
Check Out More Edible Play and Learning Ideas!
Also, check out my post with 40+ Edible Slime and Play Dough Recipes!
We love pairing learning with food. There is not much better than that! I also have a post with over 100 Edible Education Ideas that are just so much fun!! This post includes projects for art, geography, science and math! Learning has never been so much fun. 🙂
