Sugar Free Candy Recipes

Candies comes in different shapes, sizes, flavors, and are a favorite among children and adults. Whether they are homemade or store-bought, candies are absolutely delicious. However, due to various health complications caused by an increased sugar intake, people have started opting for sugar free diets. People suffering from diabetes or who are on diet, can try sugar substitutes made from fruits in their dishes or desserts for sweetening.

Try these yummy sugar free candy recipes that will not force you to sacrifice on the real taste of candies.

Fudge Candy
Ingredients

• 13 oz can of skim evaporated milk
• 2 ½ cup unsweetened cereal crumbs
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar replacement
• ¼ cup nuts, very finely chopped
• 3 tbsp cocoa
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup butter
• Dash of salt

Directions
In a saucepan, mix milk and cocoa, and cook over a low flame, till the cocoa dissolves. Add butter, vanilla, sugar replacement and salt to it and bring it to a boil. Now reduce the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes. Put the cereal crumbs in, mix well and cook for 15 minutes. Divide the batter in half and roll each half into a tube about 8 inches long. Coat each tube with finely chopped nuts and wrap in waxed paper. Chill overnight, then cut into ¼ inch slices and enjoy.

Healthy Sugar Free Candy Bars
Ingredients

• 6-8 bread slices
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 1 tbsp wheat germ
• 2 tbsp chopped nuts
• 1 tsp cocoa (optional)

Making Directions
Trim crust away from bread and cut into half. Dry the bread overnight along with the crust or in an oven at 350°F for ½ an hour. Crumble the crust and add wheat germ, chopped nuts and peanut butter; mix well. Now add peanut oil to the mixture till it reaches a thin consistency. Dip the bread in the peanut mixture and roll in nuts before serving.

Maple Sugar Candy
Ingredients

• 2-4 cups maple syrup
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup nut meats chopped
• 1 cup cream
• 1 tsp lemon extract

Making Directions
In a saucepan, cook the maple syrup, cream and the butter for 9-10 minutes (after reaching a boil). Remove the pan from the flame and add nut meats and lemon extract; stir well for 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into buttered pans or candy molds. Allow it to cool, cut into squares or candy molds and enjoy.

Sugar Free Gummy Candy
Ingredients

• 1 package sugar free flavored gelatin, any flavor
• ½ cup cold water
• 6 packages unflavored gelatin
• 2-3 candy molds, as per the size of the cavities in the mold

Making Directions
In a saucepan, mix the unflavored gelatin, flavored gelatin, and cold water. Place saucepan on stove and cook over a medium flame. Continue stirring till the mixture heats up and liquefies. Remove the mixture from the flame. Spray the candy molds with nonstick cooking spray and pour the mixture into the molds. Allow them to cool and then place in a freezer for 10-12 minutes to solidify. Now remove carefully from the molds and enjoy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Low Carb)
Ingredients

• 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 3 teaspoons peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar substitute
• 8 oz. cream cheese

Making Directions
Melt peanut butter and cream cheese together in a microwave. Stir in between and continue to melt for 2 minutes. Melt chocolate separately in another bowl, until it attains creamy consistency. Once chocolate is melted, combine it with the melted cream cheese and peanut mixture and add sugar substitute to it. Pour this mix in a pan and refridegerate for at least 4 hours. Cut into square pieces and serve.

Chocolate Rum Balls (Low Carb)
Ingredients

• 1-1½ cup almond flour
• 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
• Low-calorie sweetener
• Rum/brandy/whiskey (according to taste)
• Softened butter
• Vanilla essence

Making Directions
Mix together almond flour, cocoa powder, butter and low-calorie sweetener. To this, add rum/brandy/whiskey and vanilla essence; the total amount of liquid is 2-3 tablespoons. You can add a little bit of water if you don't want too much liquor. Mix slowly until all contents come together. Make small, round balls and keep them covered and stored in a refrigerator for few days, after which you can enjoy them.

These were some luscious and easy to prepare sugar free candy recipes. You can try preparing these candies at home and enjoy with your loved ones without ruining your healthy diet plan.