Edible Vanilla Pudding Slime Recipe for Kids
If you’ve got a toddler who puts literally everything in their mouth, including things that definitely aren’t food, then this vanilla pudding slime is going to be your new favorite sensory activity. 🍨👶 It’s soft, squishy, and taste-safe.
It’s made from pantry staples.
And it only takes a few minutes to make.
So while you’re looking for a toddler-friendly slime alternative, a fun rainy-day activity, or just want to mix things up with your sensory bin routine, you're going to love that this slime is quick, safe, and super satisfying. Searching for more slime activities? Check out all these Slime Recipes for Kids.
Jump to Supplies Steps More ideas
What You Need for Edible Vanilla Pudding Slime
How to Make Edible Vanilla Pudding Slime
Step 1: Gather your supplies
Gather all the supplies needed.
Step 2: Mix pudding and cornstarch
Pour vanilla pudding mix into the bowl with 1/2 C cornstarch and mix with a spoon.
Step 3: Add the water
Add water and continue to mix
Step 4: Add more cornstarch
Stir in an additional 1/2 C of cornstarch to the bowl.
Step 5: Stretch it by hand
Once it’s too difficult to stir, take it out and stretch it with your hands. If the mixture is still sticky, add 1 Tbsp of cornstarch until the desired slime consistency is reached. Continue to knead with your hands until all ingredients are completely incorporated.
All done!
Your slime is ready to stretch and squish!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
Tips for the Best Pudding Slime Experience
🧼 Store it? Not really. Since it’s made with real food, it’s best enjoyed fresh — one-and-done. 🍯 Start slow with the cornstarch. The consistency will change quickly, and you’ll know it’s ready when it pulls together into a soft dough that doesn’t stick to your fingers. 🙌 This is a knead with your hands kind of slime. Embrace the mess.
💡 You can double or triple this recipe easily for multiple kids or longer play sessions.
Fun Ways to Play With Vanilla Slime
Color It: Add a drop of food coloring for a pastel rainbow pudding slime set (if you're feeling fancy). Scooping + Pouring Practice: Give kids measuring cups or scoops to transfer the slime back and forth. Add Play Dishes: Turn it into pretend food or “ice cream shop” play. Texture Talk: Ask how it feels, smells, and stretches — a great vocabulary builder for preschoolers!
This vanilla pudding slime is soft, safe, and easy to whip up when you need something fun (and maybe a little bit messy) to fill the afternoon. Just be warned: if your kid licks it once, they will absolutely try again.
More Slime Recipes
See all Slime Recipes for Kids →
Please Share This Edible Vanilla Pudding Slime Recipe How to
Your shares are how this site grows and I am sincerely grateful. Know a friend who’d like this? Please share it on Facebook or save it to your favorite kids’ activity board on Pinterest.
