10 Fun Facts about Peeps
An Easter Basket would not be complete without the addition of Peeps, those marshmallow and sugary pastel candy treats made in the shape of little baby chicks and bunnies that melt in your mouth. Love or hate them, they are part our Easter tradition.
Here are 10 Fun Facts about everybody’s favorite Easter Candy, PEEPS:
- Peeps were first made in 1953.
- 2 Billion Peeps are made annually.
- 800 Million Peeps are made around Easter time.
- There are 32 calories in a Peep.
- Peeps take 6 minutes to make.
- Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas are the only times you can buy Peeps
- Yellow is the most popular Peep.
- Until 1995, Peeps only came in three colors: yellow, pink and white, when lavender Peeps were hatched. Blue Peeps were introduced in 1998.
- Peeps has their own car, the PEEPSter, a converted VW bug.
- Peeps has a fan club.
You will love these fun and easy Easter Crafts Projects just in time family crafting that you and your children will have fun doing together. And if you are looking for a natural way to dye your Easter Eggs, here is simple How to Make Veggie Dyed Easter Egg recipe for you to try.
Disclosure: NYC Single Mom was not compensated for this post. I just like Peeps.
