Applesauce Slime Recipe

This applesauce slime recipe is one of those rare unicorn activities that’s simple, squishy, and doesn’t require a science degree or a pile of mystery ingredients. It comes together quickly, feels amazing in little hands, and is taste safe, which makes it a great option for younger kids, sensory seekers, or anyone who still occasionally tests slime with their mouth despite your best efforts.

Finished applesauce slime stretched vertically showing smooth, elastic texture.

Materials for Applesauce Slime

This short supply list earns it bonus points!

1 cup cornstarch
½ cup applesauce
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Small bowl
Spoon

Once everything is measured and ready, you’re about five minutes away from slime success.

Step by Step Applesauce Slime Instructions

This slime comes together fast, but the texture changes quickly, so take your time and let kids do as much of the mixing as possible.

Step 1: Gather your supplies

Set out all ingredients and tools before you begin. This slime moves fast once mixing starts, so having everything ready helps keep things smooth and frustration-free.

Mixing bowl with teal spoon beside measured applesauce, cornstarch, and liquid on a white surface.

Step 2: Add the main ingredients

Add the cornstarch and applesauce to a small bowl. This is where things start looking a little questionable, but trust the process.

Applesauce and cornstarch added together in a mixing bowl with a teal spoon.

Step 3: Mix and add the oil

Stir the cornstarch and applesauce until mostly combined. Add the coconut oil and continue mixing. At this stage, switching to hands can help bring the slime together into a workable texture.

Liquid being poured into applesauce slime mixture while stirring with a spoon.

Step 4: Adjust if the slime is too wet

If the slime feels sticky or wet, add cornstarch one teaspoon at a time, mixing well after each addition until the texture improves.

Partially mixed applesauce slime with thick, lumpy texture forming in the bowl.

Step 5: Adjust if the slime is too dry

If the slime feels crumbly or stiff, add applesauce one teaspoon at a time until it becomes soft and stretchy.

Hand lifting stretchy applesauce slime from a mixing bowl to show texture.

Step 6: Play

Stretch it, squish it, pull it, and explore the texture. This is where the sensory magic really happens.

Applesauce slime stretching downward as it is pulled from the bowl by hand.

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