These homemade sugar free gummy bears are not only cute and delicious, they’re also zero carb and keto-friendly! This yummy snack is a great way to eat more healthy gelatin.
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Who doesn’t love snacking on some gummies?
Now, you can enjoy them any time you like with this keto gummy bears recipe! These gummies are made with zero carb, low calorie ingredients for guilt-free snacking. Plus, they’re made with healthy gelatin.
When I created this recipe, I really wanted a bear shape. I ended up buying this Candy maker at Amazon because it was the only mold I could find.
The size of the bears are probably twice the size of regular gummy bears. But it makes it much easier for pouring the liquid in.
It also comes with molds for worms and fish, which are closer to normal size. So I think it’s a great option for making gummy shaped candies.
Once you have your mold, it’s so easy to make sugar free gummies right at home. Simply heat your liquid, stir in the gelatin and sweetener, add any desired extract, then pour into the molds to set. The whole process takes 10 minutes or less!
Flavor Options
Most commercially available gummy bears are full of sugar and artificial flavors. This is just one of the reasons I prefer to make my own.
I like to use an herbal fruit tea that has zero carbs or calories to flavor my gummies. However, any fruit flavored drink or clear juice (like apple juice) can be substituted for the tea as the liquid in this recipe.
Stevia sweetened vitamin water would work well. Since it’s already sweetened, you would want to reduce or omit the extra sweetener in the recipe.
Adding a tiny bit of citric acid or lemon juice will give you sour gummies instead.
How to Make Low Carb Gummy Bears
This keto gummy bear recipe is so simple. I love throwing a batch together to keep in my fridge for easy snacking all week!
First, brew your tea. (If you’re using pre-made liquid, like fruit juice, skip to step 3)
- Steep tea bags in hot boiling water for about 6 minutes.
- Squeeze the tea out of the tea bags, then discard the bags.
- Pour one cup of tea into a small sauce pan on the stove.
Next, add the gelatin and pour the gummies.
- Whisk the gelatin and sweetener into the sauce pan.
- Heat and stir the gelatin mixture over medium heat until the liquid is thin and there are no gelatin clumps.
- Remove the sauce pan from heat and stir in the fruit extract.
- Pour the liquid into silicone molds.
- Place the molds in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to set.
Your keto gummies are now ready to enjoy!
Once you remove them from the mold, I recommend storing them in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer storage.
Can you buy sugar free gummies?
There are a few brands that carry sugar free, low-carb gummies. However, I haven't found any that don't cause digestive issues or stomach discomfort for me, or aren't (at best) a mix of natural and artificial flavors.
Smart Sweets is one of the most popular sellers of sugar free candy. They sell bears, sweet fish gummies, peach rings, and more. But the fiber sweetener used in them is known to impact blood sugar levels so I don't recommend them.
Other brands use maltitol as a sweetener which isn't keto friendly. That's why I prefer to use my sugar-free gummy bears recipe. It doesn’t have any impacting carbs and is very budget friendly.
How many can you eat at a time
Your serving size is going to depend on the gummy molds that you use. With the mold I use, I consider 4 pieces a serving, and this keto gummy bears recipe makes 12 total servings.
At that size, each serving is 15 calories, 4 grams of protein, and zero carbs. How great is that?
Even if you ate the whole recipe in one sitting, it will only be 180 calories! But keep in mind that it would also be 48 grams of protein.
Since these gummies are so low in calories and carbs, you can really eat as many as you want. Just make sure you don’t overdo it on the protein.
Carbs in these homemade gummies
The carbs in this keto gummies recipe will depend on what liquid you use. If you use an herbal fruit tea or other zero carb drink, then your snack will be zero carbs!
These gummies are one of my favorite snacks to keep in the fridge. They’re a fun way to eat more healthy gelatin, plus they have zero carbs and very low calories.
When it comes to macros, they are pretty much a “free” snack. So give this sugar free gummy bears recipe a try for a guiltless sweet treat.
Other recipes to try
Looking for more candy recipes to satisfy a sweet tooth on the low carb lifestyle? Check out a few of these favorites:
- Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge made with cream cheese has a smooth, creamy texture for an absolutely delicious sugar free fudge.
- Keto Tootsie Rolls are a fun way to enjoy a low carb version of the popular chocolate chewy candy!
- Sugar Free White Chocolate is so easy to make and has less than 1 net carb per serving for guilt free indulgence!
- Peanut Butter Chips are a snap to make and are great for snacking or to use in baking.
- Chocolate Covered Coconut Candy topped with almonds are delicious low carb candy bites!
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Recipe
Sugar-Free Keto Gummy Bears
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Ingredients
- 4 bags herbal fruit tea I used raspberry flavor (see note)
- 1 ⅓ cup hot boiling water
- 2 oz grass-fed gelatin or 4 packets regular gelatin
- ¼ cup low carb sugar substitute or Swerve
- 2 teaspoons pure fruit extract I used raspberry extract
Instructions
- Steep tea bags in hot boiling water for about six minutes.
- Squeeze tea out of tea bags and discard bags.
- Pour one cup of tea into small sauce pan.
- Whisk gelatin and sweetener into tea.
- Heat and stir gelatin mixture on medium heat until liquid is thin and there are no gelatin clumps.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in fruit extract.
- Pour into silicone molds.
- Place filled molds into refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Remove gummy candies from mold. Keep stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
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Barbara
Has anyone figured out how to make this work with agar agar? I saw above that someone tried and it was a fail. I would like a vegetarian option. Thanks in advance!
Tiffany
Love this idea. Where can I get pure fruit extracts?
Lisa MarcAurele
Most grocery stores sell a few different flavors. If you can't find the flavor you want, a store that sells candy making supplies should have options.
Ginny
That seems like a lot of extract for 1 1/3 cups of water... I'm a pastry chef and I would use 1 tsp of raspberry extract for about 8 cups of frosting...
Lisa MarcAurele
I didn't find the flavor was strong enough which is why I added more.
Natalia Garibo
Hi!! Can these be made without fruit flavored drink, juice or tea? Can I use only water with an extract?
Lisa MarcAurele
You can but I find the flavor is better with a flavored liquid.
Melissa
where did you get your yellow gummy mold?
Lisa MarcAurele
It's the "candy maker" linked in the post which was purchased off Amazon.
Sara
Can these be made without a special mold? Maybe the mixture can be poured into a sheet pan and cut up into small pieces? I'm exited to try these and your sugar-free tootsie rolls!
Lisa MarcAurele
I would recommend lining the pan so you can remove the set gelatin easily. But you can make one big one and cut it up.
Debra
Came out fantastic. Couldn't tell they were keto. Going to try more flavors!
Kim
Hi Lisa,
I have gestational diabetes and was wondering...are tou supposed to heat the juice up before you add the gelatin to it? If so, you dissolve the gelatin and then pour into the molds and then refrigerate to set. Are those about the instructions? I see you made notes on substituting juice for tea but didn't really explain any possible difference in cooking instructions...thank you!
Lisa MarcAurele
Since the tea is hot, it's best to heat the juice up in the pan before adding in the gelatin. You want the gelatin powder to completely dissolve before pouring into the molds.
CharleeT
Using the liquid water enhancers sweetened with Sucralose work great for flavoring. There is an Orange Crush that tastes just like the original. My fav.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for the tip!
Rowena
alright, i ordered my gummy bear molds
tired of spending nearly $4 for a tiny bag of Smart Sweets
hope they turn out well
Lisa MarcAurele
It's definitely more budget-friendly and there are a lot of flavor options.
Lorena
Will they melt once you make them ...say you take them on a paper/plastic (snack) bag say on a 4 day trip (supposing you don't eat the all the first day). I live on a semi-dessert /dessert climate so on hot days (about 46ºF) will they melt? or stand the heat just like the commercial brands
Lisa
They won't melt. The gelatin stays hardened.
Teresa
You say 2oz gelatin or 4 packages, but packages are only 1/4oz. So 4 packages would only be 1oz. Is it 1oz or 2oz? That's a big difference and I really want to make these asap.
Lisa
I weigh out 2 ounces of gelatin. But I'm pretty sure with the packets, you can use a little less than the grass-fed kind in a can.
Kristin
I did it the wrong way. I did the math and figured I would need 8 packets of gelatin bc she said 2 oz..and they are like chewing rubber! Next time I guess I'll do 4 packets.
Natala Assa
Can sugar free Jello be used? Any problems?
If you use Citric acid or Malic acid to make it sour, how much do you add to your recipe?
Thanks,
Natala Assa
Lisa
Sugar free jello should work but I'm not a fan of the chemicals that are usually added. I haven't used the acid for sour flavors so I'm unable to provide an amount.
rowanvamp0
So let me clarify that I have understood you, that you don't need fruit extract if I just use raspberry extract like the kind in a bottle for example vanilla extract? Am I correct?
Lisa
I only used raspberry extract along with the raspberry herbal tea.
Amber
Could I use water instead of tea if I'm still using fruit flavored extract?
Lisa
That should work fine. You may just need to up the flavoring.
LuAnne
Are they the same texture as store bought gummies? That chew and chew and chew texture is one of the things I like about them.
Lisa
The texture is a little different. It's like a homemade gelatin, but tougher.
Oniquia White
Do these have the same *ahem* laxative effect as store bought sugar free gummies?
Lisa
It's the sugar alcohol they use that causes that effect. Homemade ones won't do that unless you use a sweetener that has that problem.
Sherri
I have been making these for awhile now and just noticed that some are molding. Any ideas on how to stop this.
Lisa
They should last at least a week in the fridge without molding. Anything longer may require freezing, but I'm not sure how they would do after thawing.
Steph
I wonder if there'd be a way to make sour tummies? Like Dinosours? I lovvve those!
Lisa
You may be able to use a tart fruit like lemon or lime and cut back sweetener.
Sarah
Did food grade Critic acid. Makes them. Ice and tart.
Lisa
I wondered how adding citric acid would work.
Dawn
I will probably gobble them all up as soon as they're done, but I have to ask how do you store these? I'm totally lazy and won't want to make them as often as I'll want to eat them LOL
Lisa
I'd say at least a week stored in the fridge and possibly longer in the freezer.
Susan | LunaCafe
You can make these at home? I had no idea. My favorite-4-year-old is going to be all over this idea. Thank you! 🙂
Katherine
Great idea! I'm going to see if this will work with agar agar instead of gelatin.
Lisa
I'm told agar agar powder is pretty much a one for one substitute for gelatin. I may try it as well for a vegan version.
Cia
Not gonna lie, I tried a vegan version twice and it was absolutely terrible. The first time I figured I just messed up the flavoring and it would be okay if I fixed that, but no. If you're expecting regular a regular gummy bear texture, it's not going to work because the texture is more like slimy jello. Though I suppose the gelatin version might be the same way; the only recipe I've seen for homemade gummy bears that explicitly claim to have a gummy bear texture called for citric acid and a bunch of other things so I suspect it's a bit more complex to get it just right. I'm sure I will find lots of cute uses for these gummy bear molds though!
Lisa
Adding citric acid is more for flavor than texture. I've used it and they do taste better.
Sheila
I think I used the wrong flavoring... The tea wasn't bitter, I only used 2 bags, and left it overnight. The tea tasted very flavorful, and sweet, with a tang. I used stevia, and monk fruit, and a raspberry flavoring that I had here.. They were terribly bitter. I can't use allulose, sucralose,or sugar alcohols. what would you use. I was excited to make these. What flavoring brand do you use? Olive Nation??? I know NOW that it was the flavoring... The flavoring tasted like alcohol, with a bit of flower taste. I threw it out, and will try again...What is the brand of flavoring you use, please?
Lisa MarcAurele
If the tea is strong and sweet, you can cut back sweeteners and leave out the flavoring.
TammieCake
I use Frontier brand flavorings. They do not contain alcohol and leave no bitter aftertaste. I buy them on eBay. Strawberry, raspberry, coconut and vanilla I’ve tried so far. Very happy with them.
Lisa MarcAurele
I'll check those flavoring out. Thanks!
Marye
This is a great idea! I love raspberry tea... pinning!
Lisa
Thanks!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt
I love raspberry tea and those little gummy bears are stinkin' cute! I'm going to look into that gummy mold.
Robynne
Ooh I am definitely going to give these a go. Love gummy bears 🙂
Lisa
You will certainly enjoy these and they are a snap to make.