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
- 1/3 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.
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.
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.
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. 🙂
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!