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March 26, 2021 · 28 Comments

Edible Pudding Slime – Only 3 Ingredients!

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A soothing cross between slime and play dough, this edible pudding slime recipe smells almost good enough to eat! (And it’s taste-safe!) Our most popular edible slime of ALL time!

box of Jello pudding with pudding slime oozing on top

Edible Pudding Slime (Easy Kid Safe Slime Recipe)

We already love making edible slime recipes at home! So far we’ve made the following edible slimes:

  • Color Changing Edible Silly Putty with Jello
  • Edible Chocolate Slime
  • Birthday Cake Frosting Play Dough
  • Unicorn Poop Play Dough
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly Slime
  • Super Stretchy Edible Marshmallow Slime

But what do you do on a day you’re craving some squishy slime sensory play, and don’t have the usual ingredients?

Make a new recipe of course!!

green and yellow pudding slime and jello

Today we dug some old boxes of instant pudding out of the back of our pantry — who knows how long they’ve been there, so might as well get some use out of them!

The result was a fantastic-smelling hybrid between slime and play dough. We even tried a couple different flavors and made a banana split! Because more slime = more fun!

The best part is that this pudding slime recipe is made with all food ingredients, so if your kiddo sneaks a taste it’s not a big deal.

Related: Get 30+ unique slime recipes in one place! Grab your copy of The Slime Book today!

green pudding slime oozing off a Jello box

Pudding Slime Ingredients

This recipe rocks because you only need 3 simple ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen! I’ve included affiliate links for your convenience; disclosure policy here.

  • 1/4 cup instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1/3 cup warm water

Tip: If your kids love making edible slime, stock up on corn starch! It’s one of the safe slime ingredients we use ALL the time!

(Keep reading for full photo step-by-step instructions and slime making tips!)

A soothing cross between slime and play dough, this edible pudding slime recipe smells almost good enough to eat! (And it's taste-safe!)

How to make Edible Pudding Slime

  1. Add instant pudding mix and half of your cornstarch to a mixing bowl. Add 1/3 cup water and stir until slime begins to form (it will be pretty sticky at this point)
  2. Slowly add the rest of your cornstarch, stirring as you go. When slime thickens and is hard to stir with a spoon, finish kneading by hand.

mixing pudding slime in bowl

What if my pudding slime is sticky?

Making slime isn’t an exact science, and sometimes I need to add a bit more water if the slime is dry, or a bit more corn starch if it is sticky.

I’d compare making slime to making bread — sometimes you need to keep working on it until you have the perfect consistency. It usually takes us about 3-5 minutes to get just the right slime texture.

Keep in mind that this edible pudding slime won’t behave exactly like stretchy glue/borax slime, as they have different properties and react differently. However, I feel that safety aspect of an edible slime is well worth the trade, especially with younger children.

stack of homemade balls of play dough

Can my kids really eat pudding slime?

While this pudding slime recipe is technically edible, it’s not meant to be consumed as food or a snack. The goal here was to make a non-toxic slime that wouldn’t be harmful if kids tasted it or stuck their fingers in their mouth (as kids do).

Also, though our pudding slime smells amazing, it doesn’t taste that great. That’s because a large portion of the recipe is cornstarch, which on it’s own tastes pretty blah.  That was intentional, so kids don’t want to eat it once they taste it.

Always supervise kids when playing with slime, even taste-safe slime.

Read this next: How to Make Slime Safely

stretching green slime

How Long Does Pudding Slime Last?

Since this recipe is made with food ingredients, it won’t stay fresh for as long as traditional glue-based slimes.

To store pudding slime, keep in an airtight container in the fridge. When you want to play with it again, you may need to re-hydrate by working a little liquid into it.

To extend the life of your pudding slime, always wash hands before playing. Discard any slime that ends up on the floor or appears dirty.

Before re-using slime, always check for signs of mold. Discard immediately if slime appears old or moldy. We recommend tossing the slime after a 1-2 uses to be on the safe side.

To clean up, simply wash hands with soap and water. Clean your play area with a wet cloth or sponge and soapy water. The slime should wash away fairly easily.

How to Make Perfect Slime

For more detailed slime info, including our favorite slime ingredients and troubleshooting tips, click here: How to make slime perfectly every time! 

Just remember, that slime-making isn’t an exact science. And above all else, it’s meant to be fun!

How to make slime perfectly every time

Our Favorite Slime Recipes

There are three starter slime recipes that form the base for hundreds of awesome slime variations, like this Edible Pudding Slime. Once you master these basic recipes, you can make almost anything!

Click here to learn how to make slime using our three starter recipes!

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Want More Homemade Sensory Fun??

If you like play dough, be sure to check out our Homemade Play Dough Recipes Ebook! There are 12 awesome recipes that you can make at home with simple supplies!

homemade play dough recipe ebook

Invitation to Play: Banana Split Pudding Slime

With our pudding slime, you can make a pretend “ice cream” parlor!

First make three batches of edible slime/play dough:

  1. Banana pudding slime (use the recipe above with banana pudding mix)
  2. Chocolate pudding slime (try our chocolate “poop emoji” slime!)
  3. Edible strawberry ice cream play dough.

Now have fun making your banana split! You can incorporate lots of things you already have around the kitchen for hours of sensory play:

  • ice cream scoop
  • plastic bowls & spoons
  • chocolate syrup

For more ideas on setting up a play dough ice cream shop, check out this post from Sugar Spice & Glitter! (We also love this sturdy wooden ice cream play set by Melissa & Doug)

A soothing cross between slime and play dough, this edible pudding slime recipe smells almost good enough to eat! (And it's taste-safe!)

Printable Pudding Slime Recipe

box of Jello pudding with pudding slime oozing on top
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4.80 from 20 votes

Edible Pudding Slime

Edible slime made with pudding! Only 3 ingredients!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings: 1 batch
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup instant pudding mix any flavor
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1/3 cup warm water

Instructions

  • Add instant pudding mix and half of your cornstarch to a mixing bowl. Add 1/3 cup water and stir until slime begins to form.
  • Slowly add the rest of your cornstarch, stirring as you go.
  • When slime becomes difficult to stir with a spoon, finish mixing by hand.
  • If slime is still sticky, add more cornstarch. If slime is too thick, add more liquid - until you have the perfect texture.

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Related: Be sure to try our most-viral slime recipe! This “magic” color-changing silly putty is taste-safe and only requires 3 simple ingredients.

Easy, non-toxic, & only 3 ingredients! This recipe for edible silly putty changes colors while you mix it! A fun, safe slime alternative (No glue required!)

See ALL of our Safe Slime Recipes:

A huge collection of edible slime recipes for kids -- made with safe, non-toxic ingredients found at home. How to make slime WITHOUT borax, starch or glue.

Click here to see all of our Edible Slime Recipes

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Only 3 ingredients and taste safe! This fun edible pudding slime recipe is perfect sensory play for all ages!

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  1. Mindi Passolt says

    September 16, 2017 at 10:41 am

    Stacey, So after playing with the pudding slime I have to throw it away the same day? Smells amazing.

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      September 16, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      I toss it after we’ve played with it all day – don’t want to take a chance of harboring germs from little hands 😉 I think this is one of my favorite smelling slimes too!

      Reply
    • Becki says

      July 12, 2018 at 4:22 pm

      So, has anyone tried baking this? I’m wondering if the children could make things with it, then be able to keep them as hardened items… like when you make ornaments or pendants out of play dough or salt dough. I’m tempting to experiment myself but don’t want to blow up my oven!

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    I loved your post so much I included it in an edible slime round up. Hopefully, I’ll be sending you a bit of traffic as a result. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie, One Caring Mom says

    July 8, 2018 at 7:56 pm

    I can not wait to try this with my boys! I love all of your slime recipes. They are all so creative.

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      July 16, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you! Glad you enjoy our slimes!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    July 22, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    Hi, how long does the edible pudding slime last?

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      July 25, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Hi Jennifer – since it is made with food ingredients, I would discard after 1-2 uses. If you wash hands before play, you may be able to keep for a couple days in the fridge in an airtight container. Simply knead in a bit of warm water to re-hydrate. Always check for signs of mold just in case before re-using (since it is moist and food-based).

      Reply
  5. Neurismar Lewis says

    February 22, 2019 at 10:10 am

    That is an awesome safe SLIME recipe. I think that it might be cool to add sprinkles or other different colors. This Slime recipe is very similar to an edible play dough recipe that i tried years ago using powder milk.
    Thanks for the great idea and awesome post!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      February 22, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      Glad you loved it! Sprinkles are one of our favorite add-ins for our edible slime recipes too!

      Reply
  6. Amanda E Clark says

    July 8, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    OH MY GOSH I am going to make this while she is gone and then give it to her and take a bite out of it and freak her out!!

    Reply
  7. Kristina says

    November 30, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    Tried this today with the kiddos and they LOVED it! Thanks so much for the recipe, I will definitely be using it again and again!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      December 2, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      Yay! So glad that pudding slime was a hit! It’s still one of my all time favorite slime recipes 🙂

      Reply
  8. Erica says

    January 19, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    Hi Stacey!! Thank you so much!! I just tried this out and my son loves it!

    Reply
  9. Kendra says

    March 30, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    Made this. Turned out like play dough.
    Loved it though!! Great for kids!

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      April 3, 2020 at 11:39 pm

      Glad you and your kids loved it! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  10. Angie says

    February 2, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    HOW MUCH DOES IT Make ? i have a class of 12 students how much would i need to buy in order them to all some

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      February 8, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      One batch is what you see in the photos and video. I’d say that would probably be enough too share among 2-3 students.

      Reply
  11. Daphne Parker says

    April 24, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    We tried this over the weekend and it was a huge hit. Our kids spent hours playing with their pudding slime! Will be doing this again soon.

    Reply
    • Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says

      April 27, 2022 at 2:20 pm

      Awesome! So glad the kids loved it!

      Reply

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