Keto Gummy Bears – A Fun, Easy & Delicious Low-Carb Snack!
If you're looking for a fun and tasty way to satisfy your sweet cravings while staying in ketosis, these Keto Gummy Bears are the perfect treat! They’re chewy, delicious, and completely sugar-free, making them a great low-carb alternative to store-bought candy. With only a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch for a healthy snack that supports weight loss and keeps you on track with your keto goals!
The History of Gummy Bears
Gummy bears, one of the most beloved chewy candies worldwide, were created in Germany in the 1920s by Hans Riegel, the founder of the Haribo company. Riegel, a confectioner from Bonn, started making candy in his kitchen with a small copper pot and a rolling pin. Inspired by the trained dancing bears that performed at street fairs and festivals in Germany, he developed a soft, fruit-flavored, bear-shaped gelatin candy called the "Gummibär" (meaning "rubber bear" in German).
The original gummy bears, known as "Tanzbären" (dancing bears), were larger and slightly tougher than the modern version. By the 1960s, Haribo had perfected the recipe into the small, chewy, and brightly colored Goldbears that became a global phenomenon. The candy's popularity spread throughout Europe before arriving in the United States in the 1980s, where it inspired many variations, including gummy worms, rings, and vitamin gummies.
Gummy bears have since evolved into a staple candy, available in sugar-free, organic, and even keto-friendly versions. Their enduring appeal comes from their fun shape, chewy texture, and wide variety of flavors, making them a favorite treat for children and adults alike.
Ingredients:
½ cup water
2 tbsp lemon juice (or your favorite sugar-free flavoring)
3 tbsp grass-fed gelatin powder
2-3 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
2-3 drops natural food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine water and lemon juice. Slowly sprinkle in the gelatin while whisking continuously to prevent clumping.
Add the sweetener and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and food coloring if using.
Carefully pour the mixture into silicone gummy bear molds using a dropper.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
Pop the gummy bears out of the mold and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Serving Suggestions & Meal Prep Tips:
Perfect for meal prep—make a batch and store for guilt-free snacking!
Customize flavors with sugar-free drink mixes or extracts like raspberry, orange, or strawberry.
Take them on-the-go as a satisfying keto-friendly treat.
Freeze for an extra chewy texture!
Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 5 Gummy Bears):
Calories: 5
Fat: 0g
Protein: 2g
Net Carbs: 0.5g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Enjoy these keto gummy bears as a satisfying, guilt-free snack while sticking to your low-carb goals!