Rainbow Colored
Noodles (Edible Craft)
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A fun, hands-on
edible craft where kids turn plain spaghetti into bright
rainbow noodles! These colorful noodles are
perfect for food play, sensory activities, or a
festive St. Patrick's Day or rainbow-themed lesson.
- Category: Snack / Edible Craft
- Skill Level:
Beginner
- Hands-On Fun
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook:
10 minutes | Yield: Several
colorful noodle batches
Ingredients
- 1 package spaghetti noodles
- Food coloring (multiple
colors)
- 2 tablespoons water (per
color)
Optional Natural Color Ideas
Instead of food coloring you can use
natural
sources
- Beet juice (pink/red)
- Carrot puree (orange)
- Spinach or green tea (green)
- Blueberry juice (purple/blue)
Instructions
- Set up your workspace
with zip-top bags, a strainer, and bowls for each color.
- Cook spaghetti noodles
according to package directions.
- In a large zip-top bag,
add 20 drops of food coloring and 2 tablespoons of water.
- Drain the cooked noodles
and place a portion into the bag.
- Seal the bag and gently
mix until noodles are evenly colored.
- Let noodles sit in the
bag for about 1 minute.
- Repeat steps with
additional colors using clean bags.
- Place each colored batch
into a strainer and rinse briefly with cold water.
- Combine colors together
or keep separate for rainbow designs and play.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids love squeezing and mixing the noodles in the bags
- Use gloves if you want to avoid colorful hands
- Talk about color mixing and the rainbow while you work
Fun Ways to Use Rainbow Noodles
- Make rainbow shapes or patterns on plates
- Use for sensory play or counting activities
- Serve plain or with a little butter and cheese for a
colorful meal
Notes
These noodles are safe to eat but are
often used as an edible craft. If serving as food, keep
seasonings simple so colors stay bright.