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Fun Vegan Edible Water Beads Recipe Easy Healthy Treats for Kids

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These fun vegan edible water beads are a playful, healthy treat made with agar agar and fruit juice. They are quick to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for parties or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon (2 grams) agar agar powder
  • 1 cup (240 ml) fruit juice (e.g., orange, apple, berry, or herbal tea)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
  • Natural food coloring like beet juice or spirulina powder (optional)
  • About 2 cups (475 ml) cold coconut oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Pour about 2 cups (475 ml) of cold coconut oil into a deep bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 teaspoon agar agar powder with 1 cup fruit juice and ½ cup filtered water. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup if using. Whisk gently to combine.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a gentle boil while stirring continuously. Simmer for 2 minutes until agar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 1-2 minutes until warm but not hot (around 120°F or 49°C).
  5. Using a dropper, carefully drop small drops of the agar mixture into the cold oil bath. The drops will form spheres and sink to the bottom. Work quickly before the agar sets.
  6. Let the beads set in the cold oil for 10 minutes to firm up.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to scoop out the beads, rinse gently in cold water to remove oil, and drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve immediately or store chilled in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Keep the oil well chilled to form perfect spheres. Work quickly as agar sets fast. Rinse beads after oil bath to remove excess oil. Use a clean dropper for each batch to avoid clogging. Smaller beads are more fun to eat. Store beads in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days. Avoid reheating as heat breaks down agar beads.

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