# DIY Gummy Popsicles This DIY Recipe Blends Gummy Bears and Sprite By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-bears References: [zoomyummy](http://zoomyummy.com/2013/07/15/gummy-bear-and-sprite-popsicles/) & [diy-queen](http://www.diy-queen.com/2013/02/gummy-bear-popsicles/) There’s nothing like a popsicle to help cool you down on a hot day, and this DIY popsicle recipe combines delicious gummy bears with Sprite for a refreshing summer snack. Sprite has a crisp lemon lime taste to it that makes it perfect for [homemade popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-greens-pop). Adding gummy bears to the mix makes these cold treats a little more interesting. The recipe recommends using five to seven gummy bears in each popsicle mold, because you can never have too much [candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gupperz). Then one simply needs to add sprite and throw these sweets in the freezer. This peculiar popsicle recipe is sure to please guests at summer get together's. People with a serious sweet tooth are sure to enjoy this awesome summer snack recipe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Popsicles:** Opportunity for innovative flavors, ingredients, and presentation techniques in homemade popsicles. - **Gummy Bear Fusion:** Disruptive potential for incorporating gummy bears into various food and beverage creations. - **Unique Summer Treats:** Market demand for creative and unconventional desserts to enhance summer refreshment experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Create and market innovative popsicle flavors and unique gummy bear-based products within the food and beverage industry. - **DIY and Cooking:** Provide resources and platforms for people to explore DIY popsicle recipes and creative snack ideas at home. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Offer unique gummy bear-themed popsicles as a trendy summer treat option for parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Gummy Bear Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-bear-kit.md) - [Sour Frozen Pop Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodpop-x-smartsweets.md) - [Hydrating Electrolyte Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-juice-pops.md) - [Hard Candy-Inspired Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-pop-gummy-popits.md) - [Zesty Citrus Freezer Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-ginger-freezer-pops.md) - [Candy-Covered Gummy Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koolaid-gummy-bites.md) - [Candy-Flavored Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomb-pop-nerds.md) - [Summer Candy-Flavored Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-flavoured-popsicles.md) - [Fruit-Infused Lemonade Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-lemonade-ice-bars.md)