Create this easy, taste-safe Apple Pie Sensory Bin using Taste-Safe Chickpea Sensory Foam! Light, fluffy, and full of squishy fun, it’s a sensory play experience perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!

How To Make Taste-Safe Chickpea Foam Fall Sensory Bin

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If you’re looking for an easy, taste-safe, fall-themed sensory activity to keep your little ones entertained, this Apple Pie Sensory Bin made with chickpea foam is the sweetest idea!

This fluffy, colorful foam is made from the liquid you find in a can of chickpeas (aka aquafaba), which whips up into a cloud-like texture. It’s perfect for squishing, squeezing, and pretending to bake the yummiest pretend apple pies.

Chickpea foam is similar to bubble foam, but safe if curious little hands happen to pop it in their mouths. It’s a cozy way to bring autumn magic and sweet apple pie fun to your sensory bin this season!

Why Chickpea Foam is Perfect for an Apple Pie Sensory Bin

Chickpea foam offers all the benefits of sensory play with a sweet fall twist. It’s completely taste-safe and non-toxic. Its ideal for babies and toddlers who love to explore with their mouths.

Made from the liquid in canned chickpeas (aquafaba), this sensory base is gentle on skin and easy to customize. Add a few drops of red food coloring and toss in some faux apple slices, fall themed cookie cutters, and sprinkles to create a deliciously fun apple pie sensory bin setup.

Fall sensory activities like this apple pie sensory bin also boosts fine motor development. Squeezing, scooping, and pinching the foam strengthens little hands and builds hand-eye coordination. Even better? It helps calm and regulate the senses. The repetitive motions and soothing textures keep kids focused and relaxed while fueling imaginative play.

How to Make Taste-Safe Apple Pie Chickpea Foam

Ready to whip up your own fluffy apple pie magic? Gather a few simple ingredients and whip up this fluffy foam in minutes.

Ingredients

2 cans Chickpeas (more if you want a lot of foam)
1 tsp Cream of tartar (1/2 tsp per can, optional but helps the foam hold longer)
Food coloring (optional, to add some fun color!)
Mixer (this is my favorite hand mixer, but a blender works well too)
Sensory Bin (or any shallow container for your child to play in)
Mixing spoons, whisks, bowls, or silicone cupcake liners
Themed Extras: Faux apple slices, Fall-themed cookie cutters, sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Drain the Chickpea Liquid

Open 2 cans of chickpeas, drain the liquid (aquafaba) into a mixing bowl, and set the chickpeas aside for later use (hello, easy hummus!). This liquid is all you need to create foam!

Strained liquied from 2 cans of chickpeas

Step 2: Add Cream of Tartar

Add about 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar to the liquid. This ingredient isn’t absolutely necessary, but it makes the foam fluffier and helps it stay longer. If you don’t have cream of tartar, you can substitute it with a dash of lemon juice or vinegar.

Cream of tar tar added to chickpea liquid

Step 3: Whip It Up!

Grab your mixer and whip the chickpea liquid on high for 4-5 minutes. You’re looking for soft, fluffy peaks that resemble whipped cream or shaving foam.

Chickpea liquid and cream of tar tar being whipped with a hand blender

Step 4: Add Fall Colors

For a beautiful apple pie feel, we added a few drops of red food coloring and mixed gently. You can create different hues by dividing the foam into seperate bowls and adding orange, yellow, or green to other portions if you’d like to get creative.

Step 5: Play!

Scoop your apple pie chickpea foam into a sensory bin and decorate it with all your themed extras. We used faux apple slices, cookie cutters, and sprinkles. Let the little ones dive in and explore!

Tips for the Best Chickpea Foam Experience

Make It Fresh: Chickpea foam is best used right after you make it. It’s like a fluffy cloud but slowly turns back into liquid over time (ours lasted several hours). Whip it up right before you plan to play for the fluffiest experience.

Minimize the Mess: Sensory play can get a little wild, so if you want to contain the mess, lay down a plastic tablecloth, shower curtain, or take it outside on a nice day.

Easy Clean-Up: When playtime’s over, simply rinse it all down the drain with warm water. Chickpea foam dissolves easily, making clean-up a breeze.

Creative Play Ideas for Your Apple Pie Sensory Bin

Take this sweet fall activity even further with some cozy play ideas:

1. Apple Hunt

Hide small faux apples, plastic apple toys, or fall-themed items in the foam. Your little one will love going on a squishy apple-picking adventure!

2. Fall Bakery

Add silicone cupcake liners, scoops, and sprinkles. Let them “bake” fall-themed cupcakes or serve fluffy apple foam pie!

3. Colorful Foam Layers

Create red, orange, and yellow foam layers for a beautiful fall leaf pile effect. Add autumn-themed mini toys or nature treasures for extra discovery.

You’ll Love This Apple Pie Sensory Bin!

This chickpea foam Apple Pie Sensory Bin is a fun and taste-safe sensory play activity that your little ones will love. It’s a perfect way to bring the beauty of autumn to life while encouraging exploration, fine motor development, and imaginative play.

Did you try this chickpea foam Apple Pie Sensory Bin? Let me know in the comments!