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Taste-Safe Moon Sand


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Multiple play sessions
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Make your own taste-safe moon sand at home for safe, engaging sensory play for children.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Optional: food coloring
  • Optional: scented extracts (like vanilla or almond)

Instructions

  1. Measure the flour into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Pour in the vegetable oil and mix thoroughly.
  3. Using your hands or a spoon, mix until it resembles wet sand.
  4. Add food coloring and/or scented extracts if desired and mix again.
  5. Once combined, it’s ready for play or can be stored in an airtight container.

Notes

For a coarser texture, try adding sand or oatmeal; for natural coloring, use beet juice.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Varies
  • Calories: 150 (per 1 cup prepared)
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg