My homemade keto gummies are made with 3 ingredients and taste EXACTLY like regular gummies, just with zero added sugar and zero guilt. 1 gram of net carbs per serving.
Need more keto candy recipes? Try my keto peanut butter cups, keto fudge, and keto crunch bars next.
As kids, we’d each get to pick our own candy at the theater. My sister would usually get something with chocolate, but me? It was gummy bears all the way!
Sadly, gummy bears are like 99% sugar, so they’d definitely kick you out of ketosis. That’s where my sugar-free gummies come in. They’re as soft, chewy, and fruity as regular gummy bears, just sans added sugar.
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Why I love this recipe
- Only 3 ingredients. And one of those is literally water…
- Endless ways to customize. As many flavors of sugar-free Jello you can find–that’s how many gummy flavors you can make.
- They take minutes to make. Just combine the ingredients and pour them into your bear molds. Half an hour in the fridge, and they’re ready to enjoy!
- Healthier. They’re sugar-free, low-carb, and low-calorie. This means they’ll help with weight loss, AND they won’t spike your blood sugar levels.
Ingredients needed
- Sugar-free Jello mix. I used raspberry, lime, orange, and peach, but go ahead and use whatever flavors you want!
- Unflavored gelatin. Thickens the gummy bears and keeps them firm at room temperature.
- Water. You’ll need boiling hot water.
How to make keto gummies
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Mix dry ingredients. Set out 4 bowls and add 1 jello packet to each, plus 2 envelopes of gelatin. Set the gummy bear molds onto a lined baking sheet.
Step 2- Add water. Pour boiling water into each bowl and whisk to combine.
Step 3- Pour into molds. Use a liquid dropper to portion the mixture into the bear molds.
Step 4- Chill. Refrigerate the molds for 20-30 minutes. Then, pop out the gummies and enjoy!
Arman’s recipe tips
- Make them vegan. Swap the gelatin for agar agar and refer to the directions on the box for instructions on how to use it.
- Adjust the sweetness. Taste the gummy bear mixture and add granulated sweetener (I prefer allulose) until it suits your taste buds.
- Let them chill overnight. If possible, I find letting the bears firm up overnight yields the best texture.
Variations
- Make sour gummy bears. Add 1-2 tablespoons of a sugar-free powdered drink mix, like Kool-Aid. If I go this route, I like to toss the bears in granulated sweetener.
- Give them a health boost. Add 1-2 tablespoons of a sugar-free electrolyte mix (like sugar-free Liquid IV) or unflavored collagen. I made electrolyte gummies the other day and I SWEAR my headache immediately disappeared!
- Make apple cider gummies. Swap ⅓ of the water for raw apple cider vinegar. I find this gives them a more tart flavor–and it helps alleviate nausea and stomach problems.
- Add natural extracts, like lemon extract or vanilla extract, for added flavor.
Storage instructions
To store: These gummy bears should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for a few weeks.
To freeze: Place the gummies in a shallow container or ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
No, Haribo gummy bears are loaded with carbohydrates and sugar. Each 1/4 cup serving has over 45 grams of carbs. No, thank you!
More no-bake keto desserts
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In four large mixing bowls, add one box of sugar free jello mix into each one and two envelopes of gelatin. Mix well until combined.
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Add 1/3 cup of boiling water to each one and whisk very well, until the jello and gelatin has completely dissolved.
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Place four gummy bear molds onto a large baking sheet. Using a liquid dropper, transfer the gummy bear mixtures into a gummy bear mold. Repeat this process for each flavor.
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Refrigerate the gummy bears for 30-40 minutes. Once set, remove from the refrigerator and pop out the gummies.
** Approximately 56 grams of gelatin.
This recipe makes four flavors. To make one flavor only, use 1 packet of jello mix, 2 envelopes of gelatin, and 1/3 cup boiling water.
TO STORE: These gummy bears should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for a few weeks.
TO FREEZE: Place the gummies in a shallow container or ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Originally published July 2022, updated and republished November 2024
