Making edible yogurt paint is easy and fun and is a great idea for little kids who might try to eat regular paint! It’s also a great way to entice them to get into the bath when they find out they can paint the walls and eat the paint too.

I’d been wanting to try making yogurt paint for a while for my son but was worried it was going to stain my walls, grout and tub. Then one day last week my son was heavily resisting his bath and I didn’t feel like putting up a fight, so I decided to get a little creative and take a chance.

It also helped that he had opened two yogurt containers, took one tiny bite and then declared they were the wrong kind. Sometimes I think wasting food is a national toddler pastime.

Make Bathtime Creative with Yogurt Paint

Making the paint is really easy- I spooned out the yogurt into four little bowls (about 1/4 cup in each) and added 4-5 drops of food coloring. They all developed a nice bright hue even though I was using strawberry pink yogurt.

He had a blast painting the tub, walls, toys and even himself! And the good news is it rinsed right off and didn’t stain anything. As an added bonus the tub got clean too! I think I’d still be cautious is we had tile with older, porous grout, but this tub has smooth walls, so it was easy to clean.

It does get really messy, as you can see from the photo, so I recommend doing it in a tub that has a removable shower head. It makes for a much easier clean-up when you can just spray it off the walls!

More Ideas for Edible Paint

The edible yogurt paint got me wondering about other ways of making edible paint, so I did some research and found lots of interesting ideas. Some of these are easier than others!

1. Gel Food Coloring Paint: Mix gel food coloring with a small amount of clear alcohol, such as vodka or clear vanilla extract, to create a paint-like consistency. This paint can be applied with brushes or fine-tipped tools for detailed designs on fondant, royal icing, or gum paste decorations.
2. Powdered Food Coloring Paint: Mix powdered food coloring with a small amount of clear alcohol or water to create a paintable consistency. Powdered food coloring offers vibrant colors and can be used to paint directly onto cookies, chocolates, or other desserts.
3. Natural Food Coloring Paint: Create edible paint using natural food coloring ingredients, such as fruit and vegetable juices, purees, or powders. Beet juice, turmeric, matcha powder, and blueberry puree are just a few examples of natural ingredients that can be used to create colorful and edible paint.
4. Chocolate Paint: Melt white or dark chocolate and mix it with a small amount of food coloring or cocoa powder to create edible paint with a rich and creamy texture. Chocolate paint can be used to decorate cakes, cookies, and other desserts, or drizzled over treats for a decorative finish.
5. Royal Icing Paint: Thin royal icing with water or clear alcohol to create a paintable consistency. Royal icing paint can be used to add intricate details and designs to cookies, cakes, and other baked goods, and it dries to a smooth and glossy finish.
6. Condensed Milk Paint: Mix condensed milk with food coloring or cocoa powder to create a thick and creamy edible paint. Condensed milk paint can be used to add decorative accents to cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts, and it has a sweet and creamy flavor.
7. Flavored Gelatin Paint: Dissolve flavored gelatin in hot water and allow it to cool to room temperature to create a paintable gelatin mixture. Flavored gelatin paint can be used to add colorful designs and patterns to cakes, cookies, and other desserts, and it offers a sweet and fruity flavor.
8. Coffee or Tea Paint: Brew strong coffee or tea and allow it to cool to room temperature before mixing it with food coloring or cocoa powder to create a paintable consistency. Coffee or tea paint can be used to add rich and earthy tones to cakes, cookies, and other desserts.
9. Meringue Powder Paint: Mix meringue powder with water or clear alcohol to create a paintable consistency. Meringue powder paint can be used to add delicate details and designs to cookies, cakes, and other desserts, and it dries to a smooth and matte finish.
10. Marshmallow Paint: Melt marshmallows with a small amount of water or clear alcohol to create a thick and sticky paintable mixture. Marshmallow paint can be used to add colorful accents and textures to cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts, and it has a sweet and gooey flavor.

These are just a few ideas for creating edible paint using a variety of ingredients and techniques. Experiment with different colors, flavors, and textures to create your own unique edible works of art!