These Keto gummy bears have zero carbs, so they make great low carb treats. And you can eat all the sugar free gummies that you like, with zero guilt.
I’m going to be straight with you.
There aren’t that many times when the foods that I make for my kids intersect with the low carb meals that I make for myself. But my kids do make one exception. They will happily eat the sugar free gummy bears that I make at home. Have they guessed that these gummy bears are sugar free? They have not.
So, you are saying that gummy bears are Keto friendly?
Normal sugary gummy bears are out of the question obviously, but these sugar free gummies are literally a zero carb food. A lot of Keto foods say they are zero carb, but actually have some amount that is less than 1g. Not so with these Keto gummy bears. Zero carbs actually means zero carbs.
How do you make homemade Keto gummy bears?
It’s actually quite easy to make your own sugar free gummies at home. You’ll need Sugar Free Jello, Knox Unflavored Gelatine and a gummy bear candy mold. You dissolve the two kinds of gelatin in water over the stove and then fill the wells of the candy mold with a pipette that should come with the mold. Chill them for 30 minutes in the refrigerator and you are good to go.
But won’t the Keto police come after me for eating gummy candy made from Sugar Free Jello?
Oh, probably. But they get up at arms if you so much as nibble on a carrot. The amount of Maltodextrin and Aspartame in these sugar free gummies is infinitesimal. So they can just take a chill pill.
Where can you buy gummy bear molds?
You can find all sorts of fun candy molds on Amazon. In addition to the sugar free gummy bears, you can make gummy worms and gummy monsters. Just make sure that the mold you pick comes with a pipette (a.k.a. an eye dropper) to use to fill the wells.
Ok, now it’s time for me to get back to my favorite pastime: fooling children.
Good bye.
Sugar Free Keto Gummy Bears
These homemade Keto gummy bears have zero carbs, so they make great sugar free treats.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 (.3oz) package Sugar Free Jello
- 1 envelope Knox unfavored gelatine
- ⅓ cup cold water
Instructions
1. Mix together the Jello, unflavored gelatine and water in a medium sized saucepan.
2. Cook over low heat until fully dissolved, about 2 minutes.
3. Fill the wells of a candy mold with the Jello, using a pipette. Do this right after cooking, or else the mixture will gell before you can add it to the candy molds.
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until fully gelled. Remove gummies from the mold and serve. Can be stored in a resealable container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or for 1 week at room temperature on the counter.
Notes
Updated 8-23-2019 The last few times I've made these gummies, I've dissolved 1 tablespoon of powdered erythritol along with the Jello and unflavored gelatin. The gummies are plenty sweet without this added sweetener, but I feel like it masks the taste of aspartame from the Sugar Free Jello. And it makes the candy taste more like the super sweet gummies that you buy at the store.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 gummies
- Calories: 7
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: <1
Keywords: Keto Gummy Bears, Sugar Free Gummy Bears, Sugar Free Gummies, Sugar Free Gummies Recipe
If you liked this gummy candy recipe, then you might like my recipes for Raspberry Cream Gummies, or Creamsicle Gummies.
Margaret Nunnery says
You can also lightly dust your gummies with Swerve confectioner's sugar to keep the little fellas from sticking. I freeze dry mine so I don't have to worry about it. Thanks for a great recipe!
EmilyKrill says
Sure thing! Thanks for the tip.
April says
I just made these by the directions. Refrigerated 45 minutes and they are a little mushy... what did I do wrong?’
EmilyKrill says
I’m not sure what you did wrong here. Maybe give it a little more chill time.
Ada says
Gummies turned out great but still a little too sweet. What can I do to lessen the sweetness?
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EmilyKrill says
The sweetener is in the Jello, and you need to use the same proportions so there isn't a way to turn down the sweetness.
Joan says
In your picture of the silicone molds....what is the yellow one. I looked through alot of molds on Amazon and didn't see that one.
EmilyKrill says
It looks like Amazon doesn't sell them anymore. It's a candy mold called "Crazy Monsters" by a company called Silly Pop. I just tried finding it in my Amazon orders but it actually links to a different animal themed mold now. Sorry- the candies really are cute!
Joan says
Thanks for getting back to me so fast. Will try to find it on a other web site.
Sherrie says
If you’re not using gelatin packets, but gelatin from a container, how much do you use? Can you tell me in teaspoons or tablespoons?
EmilyKrill says
You use 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin.
Sherrie says
Thank you!!
Can’t wait to try.😊
Mrs. Villicana says
I followed recipe exactly and they came out perfect! I also tried out a set with the sugar free strawberry lemonade drink mix packets as one other person on here mentioned in comments. The flavor was great but it wasn't as firm so next time I will use more of the gelatin powder. Thank you so much. My husband is such a fan of gummies and now he can finally have Keto gummies. Yay!
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EmilyKrill says
Thanks for the drink mix tip! Glad to make your hubby happy. You might like these creamy gummies too. You'll need a bigger bon bon candy sized mold or loaf pan to make them. https://www.resolutioneats.com/blog/sugar-free-orange-creamsicle-gummies/
Michelle says
hi - do you know what the shelf life would be on these ? I would like to post some to a friend
EmilyKrill says
This gummy candy will stay fresh for about 10 days. I don't recommend mailing them though, because they might melt on the way.
Erika says
Making these now, it’s so simple, I’m surprised I didn’t think of it myself!
However reading these comments gave me quite a laugh... some of these people are wild - you have the patience of a saint! 😂
EmilyKrill says
Ha, thanks.
ketoyum says
tasted terrible. followed recipe exactly! Texture was awful!
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EmilyKrill says
Oh dear! You have to follow the steps pretty quickly, or else the Jello will congeal funny. Not sure I can help with the taste though. If you don't like the taste of Sugar-Free Jello, then you won't like these gummy bears.
Dee says
okay sorry I see where they are suppose to be refrigerated 🙂 I wonder what would happen if tried putting these in a dehydrator?
EmilyKrill says
Nothing good, I don't think.
DEE says
When I made these, they had to stay refrigerated because they felt like jello does? I thought these were able to stay out in room temperature? Thank you and Thanks for the recipe!
EmilyKrill says
They should stay stable at room temp. I'm not sure what happened there. You could try adding a touch more unflavored gelatin to firm them up more.
DEE says
Awesome will try. Thank you so much!
Marta says
How many packets do you use if you're using the drink mix?
Leila says
How many gummies does this make?
EmilyKrill says
It filled one gummy bear sheet, which made 50 gummies. Here are the molds I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRKZR8T/ref=dp_prsubs_2
Donna says
Can pepermint extract be used, in place of some of the water? Or maybe ground fresh peppermint. So these could be used to sooth cough.
EmilyKrill says
I don’t see why not. Seems like the peppermint flavor might clash with the fruit flavor of the Jello. If you try it, please check back in and let me know how it goes.
EmilyKrill says
Here's a recipe I just found that might be helpful. It's a peppermint gummy that uses peppermint vodka. Very soothing for a cough, I bet.
1cup fireball or flavored vodka
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
Food coloring optional
1. Add alcohol and sugar to glass bowl stir
2. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Do this 3 times (total of 90 seconds) that will warm enough to dissolve sugar without cooking off the alcohol add food coloring if you want 2 -3 drops
3 add gelatin while stirring. Best to sprinkle slowly over top. Stir until dissolved
4 fill gummy bear molds with dropper.
5 chill for an hour they will pop cleanly from mold once firm.
Courtney says
Hi, do you use powdered Jello or the cubed Jello? Does it make a difference?
Thanks 🙂
EmilyKrill says
Use powdered.
Kathleen says
I like this recipe, but I use sugar free drink packets for individual water bottles. They work great, with so many flavors and colors. My kids love sugar free lemonade ones and blueberry blast.
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EmilyKrill says
That sounds like a good idea.
Judd says
When using a drink packet what are your ratios for drink, water, and gelatin?
grazia says
uffa!, qui in Italia non si trovano i prodotti.....
EmilyKrill says
Google translates to "uffa !, here in Italy there are no products" All I can say is "drat".
Lo says
I doubt I’ll try the recipe but “omg the Leto police can chill” 🤣🤣
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Debbi says
I added citric acid to make it sour, sooo good!!
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Kelly says
I am about to try this out using a similar gummy bear mold, and I was wondering if you had an approximate number of servings from this recipe? I want to try different flavors but don't want to buy too many boxes of jello by mistake! thank you 🙂
EmilyKrill says
Each box makes a relatively small amount of the gummy mixture, so it will probably be 1 box per mold.
Saige says
When I tried to take these out of the mold, most bears didn’t make it, and those that did sustained some serious injuries. Any idea how to prevent this? If I freeze and pop them out will they be ruined? Thanks!
EmilyKrill says
Oh dear. I've never had that problem. You could try making a firmer version by adding just a little bit less water next time.
dd says
Use a cooking spray
Carla says
I've sprayed my molds with cooking spray before pouring and they never stick.
Rochelle says
Use light corn syrup. About 1/4 of a cup per 1/2 cup water. They will come out better in general.
EmilyKrill says
Don't do this if you are doing a sugar-free or low carb diet though. Corn syrup is bad news.
Karen says
You can also dust the candy mold with corn starch to help reduce bear mutilation.
EmilyKrill says
Not advised if you are on a sugar-free or low carb diet though.
Bri says
My gummies cam out looking amazing and tasting amazing, but they were still very mushy. How do I get them to not be so mushy ?? Other wise the recipe was great.
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EmilyKrill says
I'd try using less water to make them firmer. Try using 1/4 cup water and see if that works. If the mixture is too viscous to pour into the molds, then add more, 1 teaspoon at a time until you can.
Caroline Mahon-Duda says
So excited making these right now!!
If I do them right I’m going to try another recipe with my Ultima replenisher electrolytes. If anyone has an idea how I’d love to know. Lol.
Thank you!!
Dannette says
Any way to make these softer?
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EmilyKrill says
Sure, you can reduce the amount of unflavored gelatin that you use in the recipe.
sherrie demoranville says
just doing the research before my surgery I'm nervous about how much my life is gonna change
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Erika says
Hello,
I made this, but had to double it because my sugar free jello was 0.7 ounces. They won't set. Put them in the freezer after half hour in fridge. Now they are frozen but still not set. Not chewy, not even jellowy, what's wrong?
EmilyKrill says
I'm not sure what happened there. My only suggestion is to make the recipe as written.
Mike says
Could you add xanthum gum powder to make them chewier?
EmilyKrill says
I think that they are plenty chewy.
Christina ogden says
Just to make sure I'm reading the recipe correctly.
We only use 1/3 cup of water along with the dry packets of jello and gelatin?
EmilyKrill says
Yes, it's going to be very thick.
Brian says
He didn't ask your opinion on the chewiness, He asked if you could add the xantham gum to make them even chewier. Smh
EmilyKrill says
It won’t.
Sonya Ladd says
So the jello is 2 carbs on the box for sugar free ,how is it carb free?
EmilyKrill says
I've never seen a box of Sugar-Free Jello that had any amount of carbs.
CYNTHIA says
Can I pour these onto a cookie sheet and once they are set use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes?
EmilyKrill says
Sure, that will work. Good idea.
Jenny says
These taste great but I'm wondering if it's possible to make them without the SF jello (I know, I"m being a pain!!). Maybe some dried strawberry powder and sweetener? I'm I crazy for even thinking about this? I was going to make some as gifts and need to be more restrictive. Thanks for all of your fab recipes!
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EmilyKrill says
You are not crazy at all. I so wish that there was a healthier alternative to Sugar Free Jello. No dice on that front, but you are in luck about the gummy candy. The gnom-gnom blog has a gummy candy recipe that uses dried raspberry powder and unflavored gelatin. I haven't tried her recipe, but every other recipe of hers I've tried has been delicious. https://www.gnom-gnom.com/paleo-keto-gummies
Sandy says
I use plain Koolaid and add the plain gelatin and swerve sweetener. You can add strawberry extract or other flavorings if you like. 🙂
Candy Lee Lang says
Did you ever get a reply? I'm searching for health reasons.
EmilyKrill says
What’s the question?
Heather says
Looking forward to trying this. How many drops of liquid stevia should I use?
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EmilyKrill says
The Sugar-Free Jello has sweetener in it so you don't need to add any other sweeteners. Hope you like the recipe!
Diane Montoya says
Super easy and totally satisfied my craving for gummy bears.
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Heather says
Your ingredients call for the packet if sugar free jell-o, a packet of knox and 1/3 c. Water. This isn’t nearly enough liquid. Am I making it according to box directions and then only adding 1/3 c of cold water in the end?
EmilyKrill says
No, the Jello liquid needs to be very concentrated to get the gummy consistency. Don’t think about the box instructions. You are making candy, not Jello.
Samantha says
What weight is the gelatine envelope please?
EmilyKrill says
Each envelope has .25 oz of gelatin. It is such a small amount, I don't think it would even register on a scale.
Karen says
Do these stick together once set? If so what do you suggest to keep them apart? We are making them at a birthday party and sending home as part of the loot bag. Thanks
EmilyKrill says
Sorry, it’s been awhile since I made these. I don’t remember them sticking together too much. My advice is to do a test run before the party to make sure they don’t overly stick together. They are very similar to real store bought gummies, so hopefully they’ll be fine for the gift bags. I think it’s a great idea to send the kids home with sugar-free treats. Hope these gummies work out!
Jayme Bucy says
Hi so if you're still wondering how to get them to be not so sticky, just use a mesh strainer and a teeny bit of cornstarch and shake very little into a pile of the candy and mix it up in your hands or a bowl until you don't see anymore cornstarch... Just don't use very much. You don't want to taste the starch.
EmilyKrill says
Good thinking. (But if you are on a low carb or Keto diet, I don't recommend using cornstarch.)
Sally says
I use citric acid ( canning section). Kids think they are sour patch kids.. keeps them from sticking... if there are carbs I’m not sure what’s the amount would be.. but I would think a light dusting wouldn’t break the carb bank.
EmilyKrill says
Oh, I need to try this. Thanks!
Vanessa Ewing says
Can you make these using Agar powder?
EmilyKrill says
No, I'm afraid not. Agar is much more powerful than unflavored gelatin (1 teaspoon agar powder is equivalent to 8 teaspoons gelatin powder) so the quantities just don't work out.
Rose says
Do you refrigerate ? After set
EmilyKrill says
You can, but you don't need to. Put them in an airtight container and they'll last in the fridge or on the counter for up to 2 weeks.
Becca says
My kids LOVE these now. They have no idea they are sugar free. And I'm not telling them.
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EmilyKrill says
They will never be the wiser.
Jodi says
Just ordered molds Thanks for recipe and link!!!
Emily says
Awesome!