Name: Low Carb Keto Gummy Bears
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup cold water; 3 Tablespoons Berry Powder (I used strawberry + blackberry (note 1)); 1/2 Cup Swerve, Lakanto, or Trader Joe's Allulose (granular (note 2)); 3 - 3 1/2 Tablespoons Gelatin ((note 3)); 1/4 teaspoon Berry extract (optional for a fruitier flavor. Use some flavor as powder (note 4))

Chewy and fruity, sweet and tart, these keto gummy bears are as fun to eat as they are delicious!

Looking for more keto desserts? Try this keto chocolate, chocolate peanut butter fat bombs, and peanut butter fat bombs.

Gummy Bears Reign Supreme

I’m a sucker for fruity, chewy gummy snacks. Especially gummy bears. So, it was necessary to my quality of life that I be able to make a low carb version. So, I went to work.

I’ll be honest, it took a bit to achieve success…

At first they were like solid rubber, like those bouncy balls. You know, the ones that aren’t hollow? Then, I waaay overcorrected and turned them into tiny bites of jello that couldn’t hold their shape. Then I had to deal with the chunks of gelatin. Then I had to get them as fruity as the traditional kind.

But fear not. I couldn’t be discouraged. I couldn’t let go of the homemade gummy bear dream. And now, that I got the hang of it, I’m sharing my masterpiece with you!

These little keto gummy bears have that perfect tender yet firm texture that bounces back, exactly as it should. They’re easy to make, perfectly sweet, and will flood you with childhood memories with each and every bite. They’re a total joy to eat, and I hope you love them as much as we do 🧸❤️ – Linds x

Perfect Keto Gummy Bears Recipe Video Tutorial

Important Ingredient Notes

Water – cold. Warm water makes it more difficult whisk in the gelatin.
Berry Powder – Easiest to find on Amazon. My favorite flavors for keto gummy bears are strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry. If you have freezer-dried berries on hand, those can be used instead — Simply toss them in a food processor until powdered. Then run them through a sifter to remove the seeds that didn’t break down.
Gelatin – Don’t buy flavored packets at the store, rather unflavored gelatin packets. The amount you add to your low carb gummy bears will depend on the sweetener you use…
Sweetener – Lakanto, Swerve, or Trader Joe’s allulose are my recommended keto sweeteners for sugar free gummy bears. My #1 choice is Trader Joe’s allulose, as allulose doesn’t recrystallize when cooled to room temp (Lakanto and Swerve are both erythritol based and will have a gritty texture when cooled because of this). If using, allulose know that it won’t harden the same as erythritol, so it requires a bit more gelatin for the same gummy texture.
Berry Extract – To add a bit more berry flavor. We much prefer our keto gummies with a bit of extract. Match the extract flavor to the powder you use.

Tips + Tricks

I used to make these sugar free gummies over the stove. But man. This method is so much easier. Here are a few tricks you’ll need for succes:

Prep before getting started – you need to pour the gelatin into the molds quickly before it starts to set.
Use a rimmed baking sheet – this will make moving the molds significantly easier!
Use a liquid measuring cup – it’s the easiest way to pour the keto gummy bears into the molds. You can use the eye dropper that will come with your molds, but I found it to be a total pain.

Storing Tips

Store these snacks in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. These low carb gummy bears freeze SO well!

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