How to Dye Eggs Naturally
Dye your Easter eggs using natural colors found in fruits, vegetables, and spices! This is a fun activity for kids and can double as a STEM experiment!
Servings 12 or more eggs
Cost $10-$20
Equipment
- Boiling Pot
- Jars or deep bowls
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Vinegar
- Coffee
- Water
- Fruits/Veggies of choice:
- Red cabbage for blue
- Blueberries for dark blue
- Spinach or parsley for yellow/green
- Turmeric for yellow
- Onion or Paprika for orange
- Brewed coffee for brown
- Beets for red or pink
- Grape juice for lavender
Instructions
- To prepare the dye for everything but the coffee, place 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and the selected vegetable, cut if needed, into a medium saucepan. (for spices, add 2-4 TBSP to boiling water)
- Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Pour the dye through a fine mesh strainer.
- To dye eggs, place two boiled eggs in a jar. Pour the dye over the eggs until completely covered. Cover the jars and refrigerate overnight.
- Carefully remove the eggs from the dye and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Allow to dry completely before touching to avoid disturbing the dye.
- To dye eggs brown, place two boiled eggs in a jar. Pour the coffee over the eggs until completely covered. Cover the jars and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
To make this a STEM activity:
- Allow children to guess the colors the eggs will be after dying with the different vegetables.
- Expand the activity by purchasing different fruits and vegetables to see which colors can be created!