Homemade Kool-Aid Fruit Roll-Ups are a fun, fruity, and nostalgic treat you can make with just a few ingredients—no dehydrator needed! They’re perfect for kids, lunchboxes, or a colorful snack that’s way better than store-bought.
🍓🍇 Homemade Kool-Aid Fruit Roll-Ups Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, mangoes, peaches, etc.)
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1 packet unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor)
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2–4 tbsp honey, agave, or sugar (to taste)
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1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, helps preserve color and flavor)
🥣 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 170°F (75°C) or the lowest setting your oven allows.
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Blend the fruit: In a blender or food processor, add fruit, Kool-Aid powder, sweetener, and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth.
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Taste and adjust: Add more sweetener if it’s too tart.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (Silpat works best).
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Pour and spread the mixture evenly (about 1/8″ thick). Keep it uniform to ensure even drying.
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Bake for 4–6 hours, or until the mixture is no longer sticky and can be peeled off easily. It should feel dry but still flexible.
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Cool completely. Then peel off the parchment, cut into strips, and roll up with wax paper or plastic wrap.
🌀 Storage:
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 1 month.
🌈 Tips & Variations:
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Mix and match fruits + Kool-Aid flavors for fun combos like:
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Peach + Pink Lemonade
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Strawberry + Tropical Punch
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Mango + Orange
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For extra shine and flexibility, add 1–2 tbsp corn syrup to the blend (optional).
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Don’t use canned fruit with syrup—it makes the mixture too wet.
Want a version without added sugar or using fruit puree pouches for a shortcut?
