These zero carb gummy candies are a sugar free treat! Watch the video tutorial!
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Once I realized how easy it was to make these gummy candies, I couldn’t stop! All you need are three ingredients and a candy mold: sugar free jello, unflavored gelatine powder and ¼ – ⅓ cup cold water. The amount of water used depends on how chewy or firm you want your gummy candies. ¼ cup water makes them really quite firm – but I rather like that! Candies made with ⅓ cup water are softer and of course it makes a few more!
Note: Quick-setting Jello or products that set with carrageenan may not work so well.
Add all three ingredients to a small saucepan, stir well, and cook over a low heat. It will start off as a thick paste but as the gelatine melts it will become more liquid. Cook until all the granules have dissolved – it only takes 2-3 minutes.
Use a jug, squeeze bottle or a spoon to carefully pour the mixture into the mold. I used a variety of molds, purchased from Amazon:
Knox Gelatine Original – 4 CT
Jell-O Sugar Free Gelatin Sampler (Bundle of 8 Different Flavors .3-oz)Wilton Mini Squeeze Bottles, 2-PieceFreshware CB-610BR 15-Cavity Silicone Tiered Square Chocolate, Candy and Gummy MoldSilicone 3 Piece Candy Mold set, Hearts, Round Mold, and Lions/bear/hippo Candy MoldsFreshware CB-609BR 15-Cavity Silicone Spiral Cone Chocolate, Candy and Gummy Mold
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Low Carbe Diem says
September 3, 2015 at 3:18 amThis recipe is SO fast and simple! I am making these today with my endless supply of sugar free Jello. Thank you for the great idea.
Georgina says
September 3, 2015 at 10:20 amThanks! I hope you love them as much as I do!
Dawn says
September 3, 2015 at 2:12 pmGonna try this in my mini muffin pan, then I might splurge on molds
Georgina says
September 3, 2015 at 5:36 pmGreat idea!
Barbara says
June 5, 2019 at 6:53 pmSometimes Wal-Mart has inexpensive molds. I got some on clearance for 75 cents.
Emiliana says
September 5, 2015 at 7:50 pmDo these need to stay refrigerated like Jello? Or do they hold up at room temperature like fruit snacks or gummy bears? What’s the ideal way to store them? What a cute idea!
Georgina says
September 5, 2015 at 8:50 pmI think they are better stored in the fridge, but I have also kept them on the counter for up to a day and nothing bad happened! They’d certain work for things like lunch boxes.
Alicia says
May 28, 2018 at 3:51 pmoh my goodness! another Emiliana! I’ve only ever known of mine and one other she was named after! How fun!
Shaheen says
September 11, 2015 at 2:48 amis there an alternative to gelatine I could use, as I am a vegetarian.
Georgina says
September 12, 2015 at 1:56 pmI’m so sorry Shaheen I’m not a vegetarian – I have no idea what else you could use! Let me know if you find something!
Caroline Steinberg says
June 11, 2017 at 10:26 amagar agar works as a vegetarian alternative.
Minbun says
February 24, 2016 at 4:10 amYou could try Agar, it is made from algae?
Melissa says
April 28, 2016 at 2:30 pmJello had gelatine in it as well
Tara says
November 20, 2016 at 6:11 pmTry pectin
CasCas says
May 29, 2018 at 10:03 pmYou can use fruit pectin!
Patti Shank says
September 15, 2015 at 2:48 pmIf you have any insights on how to make this with gelatine and natural flavoring, I’d LOVE to know. Jello contains all kinds of nasty artificial stuff. Granted, the colors won’t be so pretty…
Taylor Ferreira says
April 15, 2016 at 9:32 amI’ve heard of people using flavored teas and natural sweetener, sounds good! I just ordered some gelatin and molds so I will definitely be doing some experimenting!
Georgina says
April 15, 2016 at 9:55 amHave fun – let me know how you get on!
Joanna says
December 15, 2015 at 9:04 pmPeople who don’t want to use gelatine can use agar agar powder instead! 🙂
Diana says
January 8, 2016 at 3:11 pmOmg, these are a game changer for my keto diet! I am ADDICTED to gummies, and I have had the worst time finding low/zero carb gummies! I bought the molds at Hobby Lobby for 2.99 each. These were SO easy, and turned out delicious! I will literally be making these on a daily basis for my snack 🙂 Thank you so much for posting this, you are quite literally a lifesaver!
Georgina says
January 8, 2016 at 5:23 pmDiana I am so pleased to hear this! Thank you!
Stella Lacle says
June 17, 2019 at 6:40 pmDo you have to spray molds or just pour jello right in? Ave not used those kinds of molds before.
Thanks, Stella
Carole Sweeney says
January 20, 2016 at 2:51 pmI am questioning the amount of jello. Is it .3 oz or 3 oz? All the pkg I have are 3 oz.
Georgina says
January 20, 2016 at 5:14 pmHi Carole, I think this means that you’re not looking at sugar free jello? The regular sugar versions are 3oz, the sugar free versions are 0.3oz. Hope that helps!
Kait says
February 10, 2016 at 1:11 amI inquired about this myself. Someone told me 3 g = 0.3 oz. When i looked at my sugar free jello and realized it was packaged in grams i had to laugh.
Carol says
June 28, 2019 at 9:30 pmI did a metric converter as I purchase some sugar free gelatin sweetened with stevia. The packages are 19.5 grams each. According to my metric converter .3 oz = 9.33 g!
Karen Roethler says
January 20, 2016 at 6:47 pmHow many candies or molds does this recipe make Georgina? I always eat sugar free candy so would love to try this recipe to make my own!
Georgina says
January 20, 2016 at 7:11 pmHi Karen – it depends on two things: How much water you add (this will affect chewiness of the gummies as well as the quantity) and also the size of the molds you are using. In the fourth photo you can see that one batch of mixture filled 11 cavities of the 15 in that particular tray.
Brigid says
January 21, 2016 at 8:24 pmCan’t wait to try these, I am trying to lose weight, but have a hard time wanting something sweet every now and then.
Amy says
January 24, 2016 at 9:17 amOk so I am not sure if I a not interpreting right but… Do u make the recipe as per the jello package directions and add an additional 1/4. – 1/3 water or you only use 1/4 – 1/3 of water?? It is just such a small amount without making to package directions…..
Georgina says
January 24, 2016 at 2:52 pmYes you really don’t need much water. So *only* use the 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup to mix up the Jello powder.
Cynthia says
February 2, 2016 at 2:27 pmI just got done making these and they are very good. My problem is, Friends are telling me that people got severe cases of diarrhea from the ones that are sold on Amazon. Now I’m afraid to eat these. What do you say ?
Georgina says
February 2, 2016 at 4:07 pmEveryone reacts differently to sweeteners. Personally I don’t suffer from their side effects unless I consume a lot of sugar alcohols. I think moderation is the answer!
Sam says
February 2, 2016 at 10:17 pmYour friends are talking about the sugar free gummie Bears on Amazon, look them up lol. This will most likely not give you diarrhea. Malitol gives me the bubble guts but SF jello is perfectly fine.
Susan says
February 22, 2016 at 9:09 amSugar free gummy bears on Amazon (no longer sold due to massive amounts of complaints) were made with Malitol sweetner, which is the devil in food form, trust me. It gives most people severe stomach problems and diarrhea. Very, very bad stuff. Fortunately, many manufacturers are now getting rid of Malitol in their sweets.
S/FJello is not sweetened with Malitol – it’s sweetened with Splenda.
Patricia says
May 25, 2017 at 5:47 pmPlease don’t make an assumption that sugar free means Splenda! I can have Splenda to my hearts content. But I cannot have Sugar Free Jello or Crystal Light because both are sweetened with ASPARTAME! For those of us who suffer from migraines saying that this product is sweetened with Splenda could easily put us down! I believe that we should all be responsible for checking ourselves but someone may see your statement and mistakenly assume that you know. I KNOW because I thoroughly read the label on ANYTHING that says sugar free. Quite frankly, I would rather have Malitol than ASPARTAME! I know that I have to be careful with the former to avoid diarrhea but the latter can put me in bed with excruciating pain and it can last days!
Dixie1954 says
February 24, 2018 at 3:17 amCorrect I can use splenda (sucralose) but not equal (aspartame).
Dixie1954 says
February 24, 2018 at 3:19 amI forgot to add I will be using another packet of unflavored gelatin and using a tiny bit of unsweetened Kool Aid to flavor it and add liquid sucralose to sweeten.
Andrea says
September 14, 2016 at 1:48 pmHello! The sugar free gummies you get at the store/online are sweetened with maltitol, the most popular sugar alcohol. I literally ate 6 tiny candies made from maltitol and has a solid 12 hours of severe diarrhea. Sugar free jello is sweetened with aspartame which doesn’t cause quite the same, terrible effects.
jeanne says
February 18, 2016 at 6:48 pmCould you make these is a 9×13 pan and then cut into squares?
Georgina says
February 19, 2016 at 8:42 pmHi Jeanne – I think if it was a silicone pan or you lined a regular pan with baking parchment or something I think that should work!
Javin007 says
March 17, 2017 at 10:08 pmJust as a heads’ up, if you use a glass (pyrex or similar) pan, you won’t need any sort of parchment. After they solidify, they lift right out in a sheet that you can easily cut into cubes.
We make them with a large pyrex, and increase the recipe to 4 packs of jello, 3 cups of water, and 9 packets of gelatine. This will give you a WHOLE LOT of 1cm x 1cm x 1cm cubes when cut up. (Let them cure in the fridge overnight).
These WILL stain your hands. If you like “sour” gummies, get some citric acid, and powder it with some artificial sweetener (like swerve) in a mortar and pestle until almost confectioner’s sugar consistency. Coating the cubes with this will significantly reduce the staining on the hands, as well as give a very tart kick.
Marnie says
March 10, 2016 at 5:36 pmI just made these and they are pretty darn good. For my second batch I doubled the water and gelatin, but only one box of Jello for flavoring. Still worked great and the flavor, although not as strong was still plenty sweet for me.
Georgina says
March 10, 2016 at 6:58 pmGood to know. Thanks Marnie!
Jennifer says
March 11, 2016 at 7:56 amI was going to try this way today. They were a bit to sweet for me with the original recipe. Were they still chewy?
Marnie says
March 29, 2016 at 3:00 pmThey were definitely still chewy. Maybe not as much as the original recipe, but I liked them just as much.
Dawn says
March 11, 2016 at 10:09 amOh I will need to try that next time I made some. Great idea! I just made some and licked the spoon and they had such a strong and sweet flavor to them. They will still be good I’m sure, but next time I’ll try it your way 🙂
Melissa says
April 28, 2016 at 2:34 pmLOL I had to add more water because the flavor was too strong as well 🙂
cynthia kalb says
March 21, 2016 at 6:42 amDo you know how long they keep? Or if they freeze well? I want to try to make things in bigger batches do I have meals and snacks on hand. Less tempting to go out to eat on busy days…..lol
Laura says
April 23, 2016 at 6:56 pmHey so it looks like you have purple fruit snacks. What flavor did you use? My daughter can’t have normal fruit snacks and she loves purple.
Georgina says
April 24, 2016 at 3:44 pmHi Laura – the purple ones are actually super dark red, I think they were the black cherry flavor.
Victoria says
May 10, 2016 at 11:00 amHow much gelatine in “one packet” of yours?
I live in Europe and our packets could be a different size. Thanks
Georgina says
May 11, 2016 at 11:00 amHi Victoria! One packet is 1oz – 28g. I have added it to the recipe now. Thanks!
Vickie says
May 31, 2016 at 1:38 pmI can only find a 4 pack box of gelatine. Each packet is .25 oz. and looks just like your picture. I was wondering if you use one .25 oz. packet or 4 to make 1 oz. Thanks
Georgina says
June 10, 2016 at 11:52 amHi Vickie – I have changed the recipe to clarify! You should use 1 envelope from the packet of 4 – so just 0.25 oz.
Renee' says
February 21, 2018 at 9:26 pmTHANK YOU FOR CLARIFYING
I QUESTIONED THE SAME THING
GOING IN KITCHEN TO TRY THEM
SOUNDS JUST THE THING I NEED FOR GOING TO THE MOVIE THEATER 😘
Ann says
June 4, 2016 at 2:21 pmGelatin-I bought a 1oz box of 4 packets. Each packet is .25oz. Does this recipe mean I use all 4 packets which is 1oz or just 1 packet of .25oz?
Georgina says
June 10, 2016 at 11:52 amThanks for your question, Ann – I have changed the recipe to clarify! You should use 1 envelope from the packet of 4 – so just 0.25 oz.
Ann says
June 10, 2016 at 1:03 pmWell, in case you were wondering it tasted fine with all 4 packets too! lol, opps. Super chewy but I ate them all besides. My jaw is quite toned now.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I can not wait to make it using much less gelatin than my first go around.
Georgina says
June 10, 2016 at 1:32 pmLOL! Sorry I didn’t get back to your message sooner – I was on vacation and just couldn’t keep up with everything while I was away!
Morgan says
July 8, 2016 at 3:19 amMy bf is obsessed with all gummy candy, even his mom keeps it on hand for him. He’s new to keto and this just might be a lifesaver! Thanks for sharing.
Georgina says
July 8, 2016 at 9:25 amI’m so pleased!
Jeri says
September 10, 2016 at 1:53 amAny recipes or ideas for making cinnamon gummies or sour gummies?
Georgina says
September 12, 2016 at 9:26 amI’m afraid I don’t, Jeri – but I’ll add it to my to-do list!
Deb Mitzel says
September 24, 2016 at 10:09 pmHow about a tiny bit of cinnamon oil? It’s really concentrated and I use an entire bottle when I make my hot cinnamon candy.
Leigh Anne says
February 17, 2017 at 9:21 amExcellent answer :))
LuAnne says
February 8, 2017 at 3:45 pmI think you could add a little citric acid to make them sour. I’ve seen that mentioned in other recipes. They never say how much to add, though, and I haven’t tried it yet so I don’t know.
Leigh Anne says
February 17, 2017 at 9:33 amI’ve used this for my child’s gummies. He loves him some sour gummies (sour ANYTHING TBH. Lol)!! I just read about this ingredient a few months ago and ordered from Amazon.com. Our boy is sooo happy that we did!!! I make these quite a few times within a months time now. :))
Terry says
February 27, 2017 at 1:14 amFor cinnamon Gummies, use plain gelatin, your sweetener of choice, and cinnamon oil candy flavoring made by Lorann.Walmart, AC Moore’s, Hobby Lobby, and some drug stores carry it.
Carol says
June 28, 2019 at 10:07 pmI’ve been wanting to try gummies with LofAnn oils, but I cannot find any recipes that state how much of the oil to use! It is quite expensive for such a small amount and I do not want to be wasteful with it. Does anyone have any experience with this? I would love to try with stevia and unflavored gelatin.
Julie says
April 14, 2017 at 8:50 pmJust read another recipe that said to add 1/4 package of unsweetened koolaid in a compatible flavor to the gelatin mixture to make sour gummies.
Jacquelin says
September 16, 2016 at 7:16 pmI just made these and I am currently waiting can you tell me how many is ok to eat…cause I know I could eat trays of these
Georgina says
September 18, 2016 at 5:20 pmI think it’s a personal thing – how many treats you allow in your diet etc. I don’t think over-eating these gummies will cause any digestive issues – but everyone’s different. Everything in moderation. 🙂
Tom says
September 25, 2016 at 12:16 pmThank you so much- We follow a fairly strict low carb diet but gummie worms are my daughters favorite. I used a turkey baster to draw the liquid from the pan and injected it into plastic candy molds that we used years ago. I figured worse case would be the total melt down of the plastic. I had no issues. To remove them from the mold I simply use a tooth pick and they pulled right out. I did not use any type of spray or release. Made gummie worms as well as larger horses.
Georgina says
September 25, 2016 at 2:15 pmThey sound great!
sandi says
November 14, 2016 at 6:50 pmthis recipe has no amounts for ingredients. Please advise. thanks
Georgina says
November 14, 2016 at 7:35 pmJust press the big NEXT button to go the next page.
susanna says
January 29, 2017 at 10:58 amI am interested in anyone’s recipe for gummy bears using either pectin or agar agar powder. I’m a vegetarian and do not use gelatin because it is made from an animal.
Much appreciated!
Leigh Anne says
February 17, 2017 at 9:16 amAs does Jello!!
Rena says
February 20, 2017 at 7:04 pmIs there any way to reduce the foam that forms on top…makes it taste bitter…any ideas? Thanks!
CAROL JERKOVIC says
February 22, 2017 at 6:42 amWhat is the sweetener in the Jello?I surely hope its not ASPERTAME!
Susan says
February 28, 2017 at 6:33 pm3 oz jello or 6 oz jello? 🙋
Georgina says
March 1, 2017 at 8:17 amPlease see the recipe card for details. But make sure you get sugar free jello if you want to keep the carb count down! Usually 0.3oz, not 3oz.
Theresa says
March 25, 2017 at 8:49 pmNewly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic and love my sugar free jello and pudding. But sugar free gummies? I am in heaven! Love these! Thank you for the recipe! I used silicone ice cube trays from Ikea.
Georgina says
March 25, 2017 at 9:05 pmYay! I’m so pleased you like them! Silicone ice cube trays sounds like an awesome idea.
Deb says
May 17, 2017 at 2:59 pmYou don’t say how much of the unflavoured gelatin to use.
Georgina says
May 17, 2017 at 3:24 pmHi Deb! Just click the “next page” button for the full recipe details and printable recipe card. Thanks!
Cory Sontag says
May 18, 2017 at 7:47 pmI just started a carb and sugar free diet and gummies bears is my downfall, I found this and am so excited I have currently two batches in fridge cherry a d lemon lime I am curious how yours look so clear as my cherry looks darker in certain places and lighter in some I am using a pie pan to see if these work
Patricia says
May 25, 2017 at 5:15 pmI find these recipes and I so want to make them but then I come to the ingredient of Sugar Free Jello! This product along with many other “sugar free” products use ASPARTAME for a sweetener! ASPARTAME is murder for those of us who struggle with migraines! A couple sips of a drink with this additive and I’m down for the count! I would love it if someone would develop a recipe using gelatin that I could make from scratch! The extra work is so worth not having a migraine.
I’m so envious of those of you who are able to have these things!
Georgina says
May 25, 2017 at 8:26 pmOh Patricia that’s so annoying for you! Aspartame doesn’t affect me at all – so yes – I feel lucky! Perhaps something can be concocted with unsweetened gelatin powder and a sweetener that you CAN have?!?
Carol says
June 28, 2019 at 10:12 pmAmazon has a gelatin sweetened with stevia. I’m going to experiment with it tonight
Tony says
June 22, 2017 at 12:01 amI am do excited for this recipe to try. Being newly diabetic, giving up my gummy bears was the most depressing of all.
Wondering how long they might keep in the fridge? Thanks!!!!
Lonnie says
November 22, 2017 at 1:09 amI think I fluffed up, maybe with the amount of gelatin as mine were not a clear jube and seemed to start setting in the pan 😕 The mixture didn’t seem liquid enough.
Cyndie says
July 18, 2018 at 8:39 amEven though these look lovely and delicious, Sugar free Jello is NOT truely “sugar free” as its marketed to be. Diabetics be aware it contains Maltodextrin which is known to spike blood sugar and could possibly knock you out of ketosis for all you Keto folks out there. Maltodextrin is made from GMO corn and sometimes other products such as rice, potato starch and wheat. It can also contain MSG. It’s also in so many products including those little kool aide packets we give our kids to drink and add a cup or 2 of table sugar to that. Even though these packages and labels say zero carb and shows no sugar, that’s not an accurate representation of what happens inside your body when consuming them. Just be careful out here.
Miriam says
February 23, 2019 at 3:10 pmHi. Sounds like an easy recipe which i love I wonder if i can use apple cider vinegar instead of water? I have been looking for a way to get ACV down. What do you think?
Thank you!
Georgina says
February 23, 2019 at 9:31 pmMy gut reaction is that ACV will change the flavor profile of the candy completely – but if you can make it work please let me know, as others may also be interested!