Name: Kool-Aid Jell-O Popsicles
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 1 pkg Kool-Aid (any flavor); 3 oz Jell-O (any flavor; mixing and matching is encouraged!); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups hot water; 2 cups cold water

Homemade Kool-Aid Jell-O Popsicles: A Budget-Friendly Summer Delight

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If you’ve ever had kids (or adults) demand endless popsicles during a scorching summer, you know the struggle. Those store-bought versions can burn a hole in your wallet faster than you can say, “Stay cool!” But don’t sweat it—literally.

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Here’s a budget-friendly recipe that uses pantry staples to make refreshing, homemade Kool-Aid Jell-O popsicles. No mysterious additives, just simple, delicious fun.

How to Make Kool-Aid Jell-O Popsicles

1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor)
3 oz box Jell-O (any flavor; mixing and matching is encouraged!)
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups hot water
2 cups cold water

Instructions

Dissolve Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the Kool-Aid, Jell-O, and sugar. Add 2 cups of hot water and stir until everything is completely dissolved. Yes, you actually have to stir—those muscles won’t tone themselves.
Add Cold Water: Pour in 2 cups of cold water and mix thoroughly. This is where the magic happens, transforming minimal effort into maximum refreshment.
Fill and Freeze: Carefully pour the mixture into popsicle molds. If you’re lacking fancy molds, paper cups and wooden sticks will do the trick. Place them in the freezer and let them chill until they’re completely frozen, usually about 4 hours. Yes, I know waiting is the hardest part, but patience is a virtue.

This recipe yields 10-12 popsicles, depending on the size mold you choose to use.

25 Flavor Ideas for Homemade Kool-Aid Jell-O Popsicles

Why stick to one flavor when you can mix things up without draining your wallet? Here are 25 flavor ideas that will keep your taste buds entertained and your budget intact. Each pairing combines the vibrant taste of Kool-Aid with the smooth delight of Jell-O gelatin. No mysterious additives, just pure flavor magic. Ready to dive in?

Flavor Combos and Ingredients

Tropical Punch + Pineapple
- Kool-Aid: Tropical Punch
- Jell-O Gelatin: Pineapple
Cherry + Blue Raspberry
- Kool-Aid: Cherry
- Jell-O Gelatin: Blue Raspberry
Lemonade + Lime
- Kool-Aid: Lemonade
- Jell-O Gelatin: Lime
Grape + Black Cherry
- Kool-Aid: Grape
- Jell-O Gelatin: Black Cherry
Mixed Berry + Strawberry Banana
- Kool-Aid: Mixed Berry
- Jell-O Gelatin: Strawberry Banana
Orange + Tangerine
- Kool-Aid: Orange
- Jell-O Gelatin: Tangerine
Watermelon + Peach
- Kool-Aid: Watermelon
- Jell-O Gelatin: Peach
Raspberry + Lemon
- Kool-Aid: Raspberry
- Jell-O Gelatin: Lemon
Green Apple + Kiwi
- Kool-Aid: Green Apple
- Jell-O Gelatin: Kiwi
Pink Lemonade + Cherry
- Kool-Aid: Pink Lemonade
- Jell-O Gelatin: Cherry
Blackberry + Mango
- Kool-Aid: Blackberry
- Jell-O Gelatin: Mango
Fruit Punch + Pineapple
- Kool-Aid: Fruit Punch
- Jell-O Gelatin: Pineapple
Blue Raspberry Lemonade + Strawberry
- Kool-Aid: Blue Raspberry Lemonade
- Jell-O Gelatin: Strawberry
Strawberry Kiwi + Lime
- Kool-Aid: Strawberry Kiwi
- Jell-O Gelatin: Lime
Pineapple + Orange
- Kool-Aid: Pineapple
- Jell-O Gelatin: Orange
Tropical Punch + Coconut
- Kool-Aid: Tropical Punch
- Jell-O Gelatin: Coconut
Cherry + Lemon
- Kool-Aid: Cherry
- Jell-O Gelatin: Lemon
Grape + Lemon
- Kool-Aid: Grape
- Jell-O Gelatin: Lemon
Orange + Creamsicle
- Kool-Aid: Orange
- Jell-O Gelatin: Orange (Add a splash of vanilla extract)
Mango + Passion Fruit
- Kool-Aid: Mango
- Jell-O Gelatin: Passion Fruit
Strawberry + Banana
- Kool-Aid: Strawberry
- Jell-O Gelatin: Banana
Lemon-Lime + Berry Blue
- Kool-Aid: Lemon-Lime
- Jell-O Gelatin: Berry Blue
Peach Mango + Pineapple
- Kool-Aid: Peach Mango
- Jell-O Gelatin: Pineapple
Cotton Candy + Blue Raspberry
- Kool-Aid: Cotton Candy
- Jell-O Gelatin: Blue Raspberry
Berry Cherry + Raspberry
- Kool-Aid: Berry Cherry
- Jell-O Gelatin: Raspberry

Mixing and Matching

Feel free to mix and match these flavors to create your personal favorite. The best part? You’re in control and you won’t need a chemistry degree to pronounce the ingredients. Just some pantry staples and a little creativity.

So go ahead, make a batch (or five). Have a little fun, save a lot of cash, and keep cool all summer long. Your taste buds—and your wallet—will thank you.

These combos don’t just taste good—they’re a conversation starter at any summer gathering. Plus, you get to act like a popsicle connoisseur and impress your friends with your culinary “expertise.”

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Kool-Aid Jell-O Popsicles

Budget101.com by Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

Budget-friendly recipe that uses pantry staples to make refreshing, homemade Kool-Aid Jell-O popsicles

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Prep Time 10

Freeze 4

Total Time 4 10

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

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Mixing Bowl
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Popsicle molds