If there's one sweet treat the screams Easter, it's Peeps. Those cute little brightly colored birds do look adorable peeking out of an Easter basket. However, since they are loaded with artificial colors, flavors and questionable ingredients, and packaged in plastic, they aren't exactly good for your children or the environment. You can grab a few organic, vegan ingredients and make your own Peeps, to surprise and delight your little ones on Easter morning. Or better yet, make these vegan Peeps with your kids as an Easter activity, along with decorating your Easter eggs!
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups organic sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup organic light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup organic powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp agar agar powder
- 1 tbsp organic vanilla
- 1 cup organic sugar
- natural food colorants
Step 2: Soak the Agar Powder
You will need to soak the agar powder in 1/2 cup cold water until it is completely absorbed, which can take about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Heat it Up
While the agar powder is soaking, bring the 1/2 cup water, 1 3/4 cups organic sugar and 3/4 cup organic light corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan. Stir it constantly over medium heat, taking care not to let it boil over.
