Sugar Free Candy Recipes

Candies are enjoyed by people of all ages. Here are some simple sugar free candy recipes that will not only entice your taste buds but will also help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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 starting 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 sauce pan, 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 copped 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)
Directions
Trim crust off bread and cut in 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
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 in to 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
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 the 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.

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.

By Kanika Khara
Published: 6/17/2009
 
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