Get Healthier This Year - How To Naturally Dye Easter Eggs

Easter is coming and it occurred to me that dying Easter eggs is a lot of fun but the artificial dyes used in making all of those pretty colors is not healthy to ingest. So, I went on a little Easter hunt of my own to find a healthier way to color Easter eggs. I thought I would share what I found with you.

This is a great way to introduce healthier lifestyle choices into your child’s life. Most children need time and numerous attempts before embracing new fruits and vegetables into their diet. The key is to keep introducing and reintroducing them in different ways! This is a super-fun way to bond with your children, unleash your creativity and dye Easter eggs in a healthier and more natural way. Who needs all of those artificial colors? Nature will give you every color of the rainbow! If you think of any other color formulas, please leave them for me in the comments box at the bottom of this post. I would love to hear from you! Here is another great article on how to naturally dye Easter eggs.
* Make sure to cover all surfaces carefully, dying Easter eggs is messy business! You’ll Need:

Empty egg cartons for drying the eggs

White vinegar

hard boiled, large white eggs

Color Formulas:

• Blue/Grey - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen purple berries
• Brick Red/Orange - 4 tablespoons dried paprika
• Pale Lavender - grape juice
• Violet - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
• Yellow/Gold - 2 tablespoons ground turmeric, or yellow onion skins
• Pale Pink - 1/2 cup cranberries, red fruit juice or beets

Procedure:

1. For each tint, put desired fruit juice, skin, or spice into a heat resistant mug. Use a fork to mash the fruits or stir the frozen concentrate until smooth.
2. Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to each mug.
3. Place a hard boiled egg on a spoon and gently lower it into a mug. Soak the egg a minimum of 5 minutes.
4. Once the eggs are the desired colors, rinse in cool water and place the egg in the carton to dry.

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