(If you want something quicker without having to fill individual gummy bear molds, make keto jello instead, which is very similar but more jiggly — and faster to make.) Have you ever seen the ingredients in gummy bears that are in stores? They are basically sugar, sugar, and more sugar. So, I made my own instead. The key to the perfect texture in these keto gummies is my Besti monk fruit sweetener. It’s not the same as other brands of monk fruit! Unlike others, this one dissolves effortlessly and won’t crystallize when you store it, leaving you with perfectly smooth, sweet gummies without an aftertaste or weird texture.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here I explain the best ingredients for keto gummy candy, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Strawberries – Use ripe and dark red fresh strawberries for the sweetest flavor. Frozen strawberries will work as well. (See variations below for other flavors!) Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – This is the closest in texture and flavor to real sugar. It’s an important ingredient because it dissolves better than other sweeteners and won’t crystallize when you store your low carb gummy bears. Unflavored gelatin powder – This can’t be substituted, as it’s what gives the keto gummy bear recipe its chewy texture.
How To Make Sugar Free Gummy Bears
This section shows how to make keto gummy bears, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
Are Sugar Free Gummy Bears Keto?
While you can find plenty of sugarless gummy bears at the store, most of them are made with artificial ingredients, flavors, and sweeteners. They might be fine if you’re dirty keto, but it’s much better to make your own with natural ingredients. If you don’t have 3/4 cup, add water to make it enough. If you have too much, measure out 3/4 cup only. After the sweetener has dissolved, taste and add more if desired. The amount you need can vary depending on how sweet your strawberries are. The bears are easier to remove when cold. Just be careful with homemade versions, too. Most recipes for “sugar free” gummies are made with fruit juice, which is actually loaded with sugar. Make this keto friendly gummy bear recipe instead — it has less than 3g sugar per serving.
Flavor Variations
Raspberry, blackberry, or blueberry – Use one of these other berries (they are all keto fruit!) in your sugar free gummy bear recipe. You can use approximately the same weight as you would for strawberries, and just measure out 3/4 cup of liquid to use in step 4. Lemon/lime – Dilute 1/3 cup of lemon or lime juice with water to make 3/4 cup of liquid, then proceed with the recipe starting with step 5. Gummy worms – Use a worm silicone mold instead of bears! Lower carb version – This recipe has 3.3g net carbs per serving. If you want to lower the carb count, reduce the amount of strawberry juice from 3/4 cup to 1/2 cup and add 1/4 cup water instead. You can adjust sweetener if needed.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep this homemade sugar free gummy bears recipe in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Because they are made with fresh berries, it’s not recommended to keep them unrefrigerated for extended periods, but a few hours is fine if you want to take them on-the-go. Freeze: Arrange the gummies in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Once solid, transfer them to a bag for freezer storage. Thaw on the counter before enjoying.
More Keto Candy Recipes
If you like this keto gummy recipe, you might also like some of these other keto candies:
Keto Chocolate Bars Sugar-Free White Chocolate Keto Peanut Butter Cups Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
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