EDIBLE SLIME
This easy recipe makes translucent oozy gooey edible slime that’s grand old fun for kids of all ages, but especially for toddlers because it’s completely non-toxic.
Materials
- ½ tablespoon soluble fiber like Metamucil® psyllium fiber
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (optional) Edible
- Glow paint (optional) NOT EDIBLE
Instructions
- Pour the water and fiber into a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave your slime on high power for 2 minutes.
- Stir the slime with a spoon. Not a whisk, trust me on this. Return it to the microwave and heat it for another 2 - 3 minutes.
- Stir the slime and check its consistency. If you want your slime a little denser, microwave the slime another minute or two.
- Continue checking your slime and microwaving it until you achieve the consistency you like. The more you cook it, the thicker it’ll be
- Caution – This gets HOT! Molten lava hot. This is not a project for unsupervised kiddies.
- Add a drop of food coloring and/or some glow paint, if desired. Remember not to let the kiddies eat the slime if you use glow paint. You'll get an interesting effect if you don’t completely mix the coloring into the slime, such as multicolored slime or slime with glowing streaks.
- Store your slime in a sealed baggie in the refrigerator to prevent dehydration.
- The slime will last as long as you keep it from drying out, but please note this is an edible food product and will eventually mold.
Notes
Even though this slime is not sticky you should use caution around carpets and upholstery and pet fur. Pets and fiber laxatives should not mix.
Be sure to always supervise small children with slime and if you add little goodies like beads and spiders to the slime, be aware of choking hazards.