Want to bring a little magic from under the sea to your snack table? These Ocean Adventure Candy Cups are bright, playful, and just as fun to make as they are to eat. With tangy sour strips, fluffy marshmallows, and sea-themed gummies, each cup looks like a mini ocean scene.

They’re perfect for birthday parties, poolside gatherings, or any time you want a treat that doubles as a centerpiece. Best of all? They come together quickly with no baking required—just a little creativity.

What You’ll Need

3 blue raspberry sour strips
3 strawberry sour strips
3 green apple or watermelon sour strips
9 large marshmallows
18 star-shaped gummies (white + blue)
9 sea creature gummies
Bamboo picks (to assemble the candy skewers)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the ocean backdrop
Thread one blue sour strip onto a bamboo pick. This becomes the “wave” for your candy cup. Repeat for each cup.

2. Add some color
Prepare extra picks with green and pink sour strips. These will act like coral or seaweed, adding a pop of color to your ocean scene.

3. Create the stars
Skewer two star-shaped gummies onto a pick for each cup. These will sparkle like sea stars in your ocean display.

4. Add the sea foam
Place three large marshmallows on a pick and stand it in the middle of each cup. They’ll act as fluffy “sea foam” or even little clouds.

5. Bring in the sea life
Thread your sea creature gummies onto a pick and place them in front of the marshmallows. These will be the stars of the show!

6. Assemble the scene
Insert the sour strip picks and star picks around the marshmallow base. Adjust until it looks like a mini ocean party inside each cup.

Tips & Variations

🌈 Rainbow reef: Mix in extra candy colors to create a coral reef effect.
🎉 Birthday bash: Use themed cups to match your party decorations.
👩‍👧 Family fun: Kids love building their own candy scenes—set out the ingredients and let them design their cups.