Aquafaba Sensory Play Foam

Dive into the world of Aquafaba Sensory Play foam, a unique and squishy experience that uses the liquid from canned beans to create a fun, non-toxic and engaging foamy activity for kids to explore textures and develop fine motor skills!

This simple, non-toxic activity is perfect for sparking imagination and developing sensory skills!

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Introduce kids to the fun and fascinating world of aquafaba sensory play, where the thick, frothy liquid from beans becomes a safe and squishy medium for creativity and hands-on exploration.

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What Is Aquafaba Foam

Aquafaba foam is the whipped liquid from chickpeas (or other beans) that forms a foamy, airy texture when whipped, similar to egg whites.

In the process, the aquafaba (liquid drained from chickpeas) is mixed with cream of tartar and then whipped with a hand mixer.

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This creates a thick, foamy consistency that can be used for sensory play, baking, or as an egg substitute in recipes.

The foam can be colored with food coloring and used in activities like the sensory bin you mentioned, though it loses its thick texture after some time, making it a one-time-use experience.

Aquafaba Foam Ingredients

Gather these easy ingredients to create soft, frothy aquafaba foam for a fun and engaging sensory play experience!

• 2 15oz Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
• Fine mesh strainer
• ¼ Cream of tartar
• Food coloring – blue, yellow, and pink

How to Make Aquafaba Sensory Play Foam

Gather all necessary supplies.

Drain chickpeas through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl.

Add cream of tartar to the liquid. Use a hand mixer to whip the liquid on high for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy and thick.

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Divide the mixture evenly into three bowls. Add food coloring to each bowl and mix with a small spatula.

Add small items to find in the foam or sprinkle on top!

Note: This sensory bin is for one-time use, as the foam will lose its thick consistency after play.

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