Sugar-Free Gummy Bears

How cute are these homemade sugar-free gummy bears? Not only are they super fun, they’re also really healthy! In fact, they are probably one of the healthiest sweets ever. The recipe is low carb and Paleo and what’s more, these fruity homemade gummies are sweetener-free, too!

What's your Haribo memory? Whether you used to share your sweeties with your best friend or whether you rather enjoyed them by yourself - gummy bears and gummies in all shapes and forms are part of the fabric of our childhood.

There have been sugar free versions on the market, which have caused people all kinds of gastro problems. The reason were artificial sweeteners that our systems just do not tolerate. Your body will always let you know what's good for you - and what isn't...

Time for triple berry homemade gummies, guys!

Jump to:

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Can I Add Sweetener?
• Variations
• Storage
• More Sugar Free Candy Recipes
• Recipe

Ingredients

These fruity little guys are a wonderful combination of fresh berry juice and grass-fed gelatin plus a little water.

Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are all low in carbs and keto-friendly.

Good quality grass-fed gelatin has LOADS of healthful properties thanks to the collagen it contains, from improving your gut health to radiant skin. (Do not confuse grass-fed gelatin with Jello, which is full of artificial additives).

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Instructions

Let's make homemade sugar-free gummy bears! Here are the basic steps, illustrated with images. For the full recipe and nutrition information, scroll down to the recipe card.

STEP 1

Place the gelatin into a bowl. Add the water, stir and allow to bloom.

STEP 2

Mix strawberries, raspberries and blackberries in a high-speed blender until smooth.

Tip: If you don't have a high-speed blender, use the attachment of a stick blender. You may have to do this in several batches, but this will yield the same smooth result.

STEP 3

Pour the berry mix onto a muslin cloth which you have placed over a bowl.

STEP 4

Gather the cloth together and squeeze all the berry juice out. Discard the pith.

STEP 5

Warm half the juice in a pan on low heat, until it starts to bubble. Add the gelatin and stir until combined.

STEP 6

Pour the mix into a jug and add the second half of the berry juice. Stir.

The reason for heating only half the juice is that it loses its vibrant colour when warmed. Can you see how the cold juice in the middle of the jug is much redder than the rest? We want our sugar free gummies to be as colourful as possible!

STEP 7

Using a pipette, fill each cavity with the berry-gelatin mix. Then cool in the fridge for 2 hours until set.

STEP 8

Release your fruity homemade gummy bears from the mould and enjoy!

Expert Tip

The ripeness and quality of your berries will have a huge impact on how fruity and how sweet the end result is. Fresh berries will always taste better than previously frozen berries.

Can I Add Sweetener?

Personally, I think these gummies don't need any extra sweetness. They don't taste like Haribo, they're so much better. They're fruity, slightly zingy and just little bursts of goodness.

If you have more of a sweet tooth than me, do feel free to add 1-2 teaspoon of powdered erythritol or 4 drops of liquid stevia when you add the gelatin to the warmed berry juice.

Variations

Get creative and experiment with ratio of different berries too. It changes the colour. For example, if you want more of a purple gummy bear, add more blackberries and less raspberries.

You can also add other pairing flavours like lemon, lime or vanilla and cinnamon. One benefit of adding lemon or lime is that the acid in either will extend the shelf life of your gummies - it prevents the growth of bacteria.

Storage

Store your sugar-free gummy bears in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

More Sugar Free Candy Recipes

Try these sugar free versions of popular sweets:

Tried this recipe? Give it a star rating below!

★ STAY IN TOUCH on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST and INSTAGRAM  for more great food and join my NEWSLETTER for the latest updates and a FREE EBOOK.★ 

Recipe