Spring cleaning and spring chickens combine for this easy recipe to naturally dye eggs! Keep artificial coloring and toxins away from your house, kids and eggs alike. Plus, no need to run to the store to bring the rainbow to life with this recipe, you only need items fro your fridge or pantry.
Ingredients
6-12 white eggs
Directions
Hard boil eggs by placing them in a pot and cover with completely with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and set aside 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and peel.
In three separate bowls, combine the ingredients for each color above. Submerge eggs in the bowl and leave for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours, or until the desired color is achieved. Remove with a slotted spoon and let dry in an egg carton before displaying.
Green Eggs
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Pink Eggs
- 1 large raw beet, grated
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Yellow Eggs
- 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
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Why do you peel the eggs prior to coloring? Don’t they turn to rubber?
Since we’re using natural editable dyes you can dye the egg (not the shell) and eat them! It’s all up to you.