Let’s be real, Easter eggs are getting egg-spensive. Between the price of actual eggs, the vinegar stink that never quite leaves your kitchen, and the very real risk of losing a rogue hard-boiled egg behind the couch (been there, sniffed that)… maybe it’s time for something different this year?
How about Marshmallow “eggs”?
Photo by Organic Authority
But seriously, there’s another reason to consider going egg free this Easter beside’s cost: going cruelty-free. The Humane League reached out to me with this craft idea with hopes that you and I would consider the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. It can be very healthy, it’s good for the planet, and it’s good for the animals.
This post is not sponsored, I just wanted to pass along their ideas and some pretty cool egg-free options for the Easter holiday. I think I’m going to try this Vegan Deviled Egg recipe they suggested from Bon Appetit — it uses potatoes! Plus, I’ve always loved decorating wooden, paper, ceramic or even 3D printed eggs!
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Dyeing Marshmallows for Easter.
Yes, marshmallows. Fluffy, fun, fridge-free marshmallows.
This sweet little craft is the perfect egg substitute. They’re cute, colorful, totally edible (if your kids are into that sort of thing), and best of all—you won’t be peeling marshmallow shells for breakfast next week.
Why Marshmallows?
- No boiling. No cracking. No weird gray yolks.
- You don’t have to eat them.
- They won’t rot if they roll under the couch and hide for a week.
- You can still do all the fun decorating without the stress.
- Did I mention no fridge required?
What You’ll Need:
- Big ol’ bag of jumbo marshmallows (or any size you like!)
- Food coloring (liquid or gel—both work)
- Small bowls or cups
- Water
- Paper towels
- Toothpicks, skewers and/or mini paintbrushes
How to Dye Marshmallows:
- Mix your dye
In a small bowl, mix a 3 to 4 drops of food coloring with a quarter cup of water. Want the colors to pop? Add a tiny splash of vinegar. Don’t go overboard unless you’re into Easter with a side of salad dressing. - Decorate your mallows
Use paintbrushes to dab, dot, stripe, and swirl colors on your marshmallows. You can also stab the marshmallows with toothpicks or skewers and dunk them. Just don’t use your fingers, or you will be colorful for days. - Dry them out
Set your masterpieces on a paper towel or parchment paper to dry. Depending on how much water you used, they’ll dry out in a few hours.
Or faster if you point a fan at ‘em. Science! - Display like a boss
Pop them in an Easter basket, set them in a bowl as a centerpiece, or hand them out as sweet little crafts. Bonus: They’re lighter than eggs, so they’re perfect for tiny toddler hands!
Pro Mom Tip:
If your kids go full Picasso and these end up not so edible, that’s totally fine. This craft is for fun, not fuel. But if you do want to munch on them later, try using edible markers made for cookie decorating or totally clean, food-safe paint brushes.
So this year, skip the egg stress. No dye-stained fingers, no cracked shells, and no mystery smells in the couch cushions. Marshmallow dyeing is cheap, cheerful, and totally chaos-proof (well… mostly).