Pudding Slime
This easy Pudding Slime recipe is a fun, edible slime activity for kids made with just a few simple ingredients—perfect for safe and engaging sensory play.
Check the back of the pantry, who knows how long that box of instant pudding has been there! Pudding slime has a unique texture, somewhere between regular slime and a sturdy play dough. There are so many yummy flavors of pudding out there, this 3 ingredient edible slime recipe is sure to appeal to kids of all ages.
This is the perfect slime for the kids who might not love the super slimy texture of regular slime, but still want to have fun with it. This edible slime recipe is quick to mix together for hours of fun!
Why You’ll Love This Activity
- You only need 3 ingredients (plus warm water) for this sensory activity.
- Kids won’t need a ton of help measuring and mixing pudding slime, so you can take a step back and let them work it out until they need a hand.
- This is a safe slime recipe, so if some is accidentally put into mouths and swallowed, there is nothing to worry about because it is made with edible ingredients.
Ingredients for Pudding Slime
- Instant pudding mix – Choose any flavor of pudding mix for this fun activity. The different flavors will give you different colors and smells to work with.
- Cornstarch – This is what binds the slime together. If you do not have cornstarch, arrowroot powder or tapioca flour can be used in it’s place.
- Warm water – Warm water encourages the pudding slime ingredients to mix well.
- Coconut oil – Oil will give the pudding slime a smooth, stretchy texture
How To Make Edible Pudding Slime
- Pour instant pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add cornstarch to the bowl and whisk it together with the pudding, removing as many clumps as possible.
- Slowly pour in warm water, about a tablespoon at a time, mixing as you go. Use your hands to knead it once it starts to come together. The texture should feel soft and squishy, but not sticky.
- Knead in coconut oil.
- Allow the slime to rest for 3-5 minutes to give the starches time to hydrate and the slime time to settle into its final texture. It’ll get noticeably softer and easier to work with once it has rested.
Can edible pudding slime really be eaten?
While I do not recommend eating this DIY edible slime, there aren’t any toxic ingredients that are dangerous to consume. So if your kiddos sneak a nibble or stick their hands in their mouth during the slime making production, there is nothing to worry about. I definitely wouldn’t encourage anyone to try eating pudding slime, it will just taste like corn starch.
Storage
You can store pudding slime in an airtight container in the fridge. It is best used within a 1-2 days and if it dries out, you can add a little water to it to get it back to a fun texture and consistency. Pudding slime should be thrown out after about 2 uses.
Pro Tips
- If the slime feels dry or starts to crack as you play with it, just add a little warm water—start with a splash and work it in with your hands. On the other hand, if it’s too sticky and clings to your fingers, sprinkle in a bit more cornstarch and keep kneading. This isn’t an exact science, you’re aiming for that perfect in-between: soft, stretchy, and fun to squish.
- If you are taking pudding slime out of the fridge to use again, check for mold before playing!
- Play a game – have the kids close their eyes and try to guess which pudding was used based on the slime’s smell.
- Add sprinkles to vanilla pudding slime to add some fun color.
Edible slime is so fun to mix together and gives the kids something to keep busy during an afternoon at home. Make a few different flavors to really get creative, plus they smell amazing!
Pudding Slime
Ingredients
- 3.4 ounces instant pudding mix – any flavor (1 box)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup warm water plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Start by pouring (1) 3.4-ounce box of instant pudding mix into a medium mixing bowl. This is where all the fun begins—your slime is going to smell amazing!
- Add 1 cup of cornstarch to the bowl and whisk it together with the pudding, removing as many lumps as possible.
- Slowly pour in ⅓ cup of warm water, about a tablespoon at a time, mixing as you go. Use your hands to knead it once it starts to come together. The texture should feel soft and squishy, but not sticky.
- Finally, knead in 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. This will give the slime a smooth, stretchy texture. Allow the slime to rest for 3-5 minutes to give the starches time to hydrate and the slime time to settle into its final texture. It’ll get noticeably softer and easier to work with once it has rested.
- If the slime feels dry or starts to crack as you play with it, just add a little warm water—start with a splash and work it in with your hands. On the other hand, if it’s too sticky and clings to your fingers, sprinkle in a bit more cornstarch and keep kneading. You’re aiming for that perfect in-between: soft, stretchy, and fun to squish.
More Great Slime Recipes
- This classic Homemade Slime recipe is a budget friendly alternative to the storebought version. You’ve probably already got all of the ingredients at home, so throw it together and the kids will have a blast!
- While it isn’t made with real butter, Butter Slime sure has a smooth buttery texture. It bends and molds instead of oozing, it offers a unique sensory experience for kids of all ages.
- Slime lovers will love Fluffy Slime is light, airy texture. 5 ingredients and hours of fun at their fingertips.
- St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Slime shimmers and shines as it stretches. Glitter glue offers a whole new way to enjoy this fun sensory activity.
