Yield: 1 1/2 cups oobleck
2-Ingredient Oobleck Recipe
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make oobleck at home, à la Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss, this oobleck recipe tutorial is for you! Super inexpensive and a fun kitchen science experiment...
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons green tempera paint (optional)
- a copy of Bartholomew and the Oobleck (optional)
Instructions
- While it will take a little experimentation to get the proper consistency, a good starting place is to mix 1 1/2 cups of cornstarch with 1 cup of water. I added 3 tablespoons of green tempera paint to color the suspension, but you can use more or less or leave it out altogether.
- Mix the ingredients using your hands, adding more cornstarch or water as necessary. Note that you may need to use more cornstarch if you live at a high altitude. You’ll know you’ve got the right consistency when it feels similar to honey or molasses, yet “tears” when you drag your fingers across the surface.
- Store the oobleck in a covered container to play with again. The cornstarch and water may separate, but you just simply need to work them back together.
Notes
I recommend covering your work/play area with an inexpensive plastic tablecloth to make cleanup easier!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1.5 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Important: while oobleck may look good enough to eat, it should not be consumed. Young children should be supervised while playing with oobleck.