Keto Candy: Low-Carb, Sweet Treats For Dieters

Are you craving something sweet but don't want to ruin your keto diet? Well, you're in luck! There are plenty of keto-friendly candy options that you can make at home or buy at the store. From chocolate-covered caramels to gummy bears, there's something to satisfy every sweet tooth. And the best part? These candies are low in net carbs, so you can indulge without derailing your health goals. So, whether you're a fan of white chocolate, milk chocolate, or something fruity and chewy, there's a keto candy recipe or product out there that's perfect for you.

Keto Chocolate Candy Recipes

The Perfect Keto Chocolate Candy

This recipe is sugar-free and yields only 0.7 net carbs per chocolate!

Ingredients:

• 100g sugar-free dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp sugar substitute (powdered)
• 3 tbsp mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup (50g) hazelnuts - chopped

Instructions:

• Melt your chocolate using a bain marie/double boiler. Ensure it reaches the proper temperature (120°F / 50°C).
• Spoon a small amount of chocolate into each cavity of a mould and use a utensil to spread a layer of the chocolate over the entire mould, leaving the centre hollow.
• Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mascarpone, sugar substitute, vanilla, hazelnuts and 2 tbsp of melted chocolate.
• Spoon the mixture into a piping bag or a sandwich bag.
• Once the chocolate in the moulds has set, pipe or fill the moulds about 3/4 full and use a spoon to ensure that the filling doesn't overflow the cavities.
• Finally, spoon more melted chocolate on top of the filling to seal it.
• Scrape off any excess chocolate.
• Let them set at room temperature.
• Once hardened and the chocolates have pulled away from the mould, pop them out!

Keto Chocolate (Crunch Bars)

This recipe is ready in 5 minutes and yields only 2 grams net carbs per serving!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup almond butter (can be substituted for any nut or seed butter of choice)
• 1/2 cup keto maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (optional)
• 3 cups nuts and seeds (optional)

Instructions:

• Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl or on a stovetop, combine your chocolate, almond butter, sticky sweetener and optional coconut oil and melt until combined.
• Add your nuts/seeds of choice and mix until fully combined.
• Pour the chocolate mix into the lined baking dish and spread out using a spatula. Refrigerate or freeze until firm.
• Slice into chocolate bars.

Keto Chocolate with Coconut Oil

This recipe yields about 10 cordial pieces and each serving is only 3 grams of carbohydrates!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon stevia glycerite (heaping) or 1/4 cup powdered sweetener
• 1 ounce walnuts or pecans (unsalted, finely chopped)

Instructions:

• Place the coconut oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. If it's solid, microwave it for 20-30 seconds to melt.
• Use a hand whisk or a rubber spatula to mix in the cocoa powder, vanilla, and stevia.
• If your nuts are coarsely chopped, place them in a resealable bag and go over them with a rolling pin to create a finer chop. Use a rubber spatula to mix the chopped nuts into the chocolate mixture.
• Using a teaspoon, transfer the mixture to a silicone cordial mould.
• Freeze the chocolate for 20 minutes, then release it from the mould. Store it in the fridge, in an airtight container lined with wax paper, for up to a week.
• Enjoy this chocolate straight out of the fridge - it's melty!

Other Keto Candy Recipes

• Keto Peanut Butter Cups
• Keto Pecan Turtles
• Easy Keto Peppermint Patties
• Peanut Butter and Jam Cups
• Sugar-Free Marshmallows
• Keto Peanut Butter Balls
• Raspberry Coconut Bark
• Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Bark
• Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
• Sugar-Free Marzipan
• Keto Easter Cream Eggs
• Keto Peanut Clusters
• Almond Joy Easter Eggs
• Keto Tiger Butter
• Rocky Road Fudge
• Better Than Mounds Chocolate Coconut Candies
• Homemade Peppermint Bark
• Keto Chocolate Truffles
• Keto Cracker Toffee

Keto Gummy Candy Recipes

Overview

These keto gummy recipes are a fun, tasty, and low-calorie treat. They are also a great way to eat more healthy gelatin. The recipes are simple and easy to make, requiring only a few basic ingredients and a candy mold.

Ingredients

The ingredients for keto gummy candy are as follows:

• Sugar-free jello (any flavor)
• Unflavored gelatin powder
• Cold water
• Fruit-flavored drink or juice (optional)
• Sweetener (optional)

Instructions

To make keto gummy candy, simply:

• Combine the sugar-free jello, gelatin powder, and cold water in a small saucepan and stir well.
• Cook over low heat until the mixture is liquid and all the granules have dissolved.
• Carefully pour the mixture into a silicone mold.
• Place the filled mold on a firm surface, such as a small chopping board, to prevent twisting.
• Allow the mixture to cool, then place it in the fridge for 20-40 minutes to set.
• Pop the gummies out of the mold and enjoy!

Tips and Variations

• You can use any type of mold, such as bear, heart, or square shapes.
• The amount of water used will determine the chewiness of the gummies. Less water will make them firmer, while more water will make them softer.
• You can add natural extracts, such as lemon or vanilla, for extra flavor.
• For sour gummy bears, add 1-2 tablespoons of a sugar-free powdered drink mix.
• To make vegan gummies, swap the gelatin for agar agar.
• You can also add a health boost by mixing in a sugar-free electrolyte mix or unflavored collagen.

Unique Keto-Friendly Candy Recipes

Keto Truffles with Bacon and Maple

On a keto diet but still craving sweets? Try these keto truffles made with cream cheese, butter, bacon, and maple syrup!

Keto Pumpkin Pie Bites

Love pumpkin pie? Then you've got to try these creamy Keto Pumpkin Pie Bites! They taste like the real deal, but only have 2g net carbs each!

Keto Chocolate Coffee Fat Bombs

Made with real espresso and lots of good fats, these keto chocolate coffee fat bombs are delicious fuel to keep your body in fat-burning mode!

Keto Churro Fat Bombs with Cinnamon Cheesecake Filling

These Keto Churro Fat Bombs taste just like the real thing! Crispy cinnamon sugar coating wrapped around a smooth cheesecake filling—they're a delicious way to get the good fats your body needs to stay in ketosis!

Low Carb Yogurt Jello Bites

These yogurt jello bites are the perfect low-carb sweet snack! Sugar-free and made from just two ingredients!

Sugar-Free Keto Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients:

• 10 oz sugar-free chocolate chips or bars
• 4 tbsp coconut oil, divided
• 1 cup no sugar-added peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla liquid stevia or 1/2 cup of your favourite sugar-free sweetener

Optional:

• Cocoa butter
• Powdered or liquid sweetener
• Butter
• Almond, macadamia, or cashew butter
• Sunbutter
• Silicone moulds

Method:

• Melt the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Stir until smooth.
• Place the moulds on a baking sheet. Spoon enough chocolate into each mould to cover the bottom and sides, using a pastry brush to help cover. You will use about half the melted chocolate for this, and the remaining chocolate to cover the tops of each cup.
• Freeze for 15 minutes.
• While the moulds are in the freezer, melt the peanut butter and the remaining coconut oil together. Stir until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract and stevia. Taste and adjust if needed.
• Evenly spoon the peanut butter mixture into the frozen chocolate cups.
• Freeze again for 15 minutes.
• Cover each cup with the remaining melted chocolate.
• Freeze again for 1-2 hours. Pop out of the moulds and enjoy!

Tips:

• If you don't have silicone moulds, you can use a metal muffin tin with paper liners.
• If you want to use unsweetened chocolate, you will need to add more low-carb sweetener.
• If you want to use dark chocolate, opt for 85% cocoa.
• If you want to swap the peanut butter, you can use any nut or seed butter.
• If you want to make the recipe dairy-free, use keto dark chocolate and swap the butter for coconut oil or palm shortening.

Keto Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients:

• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Erythritol (powdered or granular)
• Low Carb Chocolate Chips
• Nuts (optional)
• Butter (salted or unsalted)
• Vanilla Extract

Method:

• To make the keto sweetened condensed milk, pour one cup of heavy whipping cream, two tablespoons of butter, one-third of a cup of erythritol, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract into a medium saucepan.
• Heat the mixture on medium, stirring regularly with a spatula and scraping the sides to incorporate it all together.
• Within 15 minutes, the mixture will reduce and create a thick, sweet, and tasty sweetened condensed milk.
• Turn off the heat and let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes or until it starts to solidify.
• Mix in the chocolate chips. If you let the sweetened condensed milk cool completely, mix the chocolate chips over very low heat.
• Once the chocolate chips are fully melted, pour the fudge into a parchment-lined loaf pan and top with nuts.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour.

Tips:

• This recipe works best with powdered erythritol, such as Swerve.
• For the chocolate chips, Lily's is a good brand and can be found online or in some grocery stores.
• If you can't find low-carb chocolate chips, you can use sugar-free chocolate bars instead.
• If you can't find low-carb chocolate at all, you can add 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the cooled sweetened condensed milk, but this will result in a smaller amount of fudge with a different taste and nutritional profile.
• You can substitute the nuts with your favourite kind; pecans work well.
• To make this fudge in an 8x8 pan, double the recipe.
• This fudge can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

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