Are you diabetic or have a child with type 1 diabetes? If so, you will enjoy these sugar-free Halloween candy recipes. We will be using our zero calorie, zero glycemic Powdered BochaSweet Sugar Replacement so these Halloween treats can give your body healthy sweetness for a healthy you.
We’ve learned that high glycemic sweeteners that are found in most treats are not healthy and are the main cause of health problems for many people of all ages.The popular sugary treats that are given away as trick-or-treat items for Halloween can be harmful, even deadly, to children with type 1 diabetes.
So as a parent of a type 1 child what do you do? Do you deprive your child of the joy of trick-or-treating? Well, it’s not okay to give a harmful substance in the form of candy to a type 1 child or for that matter to anyone with diabetes. Nobody should really be eating sugar because of all the downsides to your health and your teeth.
Start making this Halloween a healthier low carb and sugar-free holiday with these five candy recipes. Whether you crave chocolate coconut almond clusters, peanut butter cups, chocolate-covered nuts, and raisins, or gummy bears, these sugar-free candy recipes are perfect for satisfying your Halloween candy cravings.
Chocolate Coconut Almond Clusters
First up we have our Chocolate-Coconut Almond Clusters which are notorious for being known as "Almond Joy". This delicious sugar-free recipe with only 1.8g net carbs per candy receives a rich flavor from shredded coconut, coconut cream, melted chocolate, and our sugar replacement. These are made simply by using a silicone mold to create the shape of the candy.
Prepare the simple syrup: Add Powdered BochaSweet and water to a pot. Stir on medium-low heat until the powdered sugar is completely dissolved in the water.
Prepare the coconut mixture: Mix shredded coconut, chicory root inulin, simple syrup, and coconut milk in a food processor. Fill up the silicone molds with the coconut mixture. Dip almonds into simple syrup and place on top of the coconut mixture. Freeze until the coconut mixture is solid.
Prepare the chocolate base: Add the unsweetened chocolate, melted cacao butter, Powdered BochaSweet, cocoa powder, milk protein powder, and vanilla extract to a double boiler. Heat on medium heat until well mixed and no lumps remain. Fill the silicone molds with the first melted chocolate layer and place in the fridge or freezer. When it is ready cover the other side with melted chocolate. Place onto a wire rack and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING):
Calories: 110
Carbs: 8g
Net Carbs: 1.8g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Potassium: 80mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 0g
Peanut Butter Cups
These sugar-free peanut butter cups taste just like store-bought candy without any of the additives and high glycemic ingredients. A creamy milk chocolate base surrounds a creamy sweet peanut butter filling.
Prepare the chocolate base: Add the unsweetened chocolate, melted cacao butter, Powdered BochaSweet, cocoa powder, milk protein powder, and vanilla extract to a double boiler. Heat on medium heat until well mixed and no lumps remain. Fill the silicone molds 1/2 way up and make sure to use a spoon to cover the edges. Freeze for 10 minutes.
Prepare the peanut butter filling: Add the melted peanut butter, simple syrup, and almond flour into a bowl. Fill the center with the peanut butter filling and freeze again.
Cover the top layer of the peanut butter cup molds with the remaining chocolate. Freeze until the candy is firm.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING):
Calories: 80
Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 1g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Potassium: 50mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 0g
Chocolate Crunch Bars
This crunchy chocolate candy recipe is both fun and enjoyable to eat with real rice crispy cereal coated with milk chocolate in the middle of the bars. This recipe uses the same chocolate base recipe for our Chocolate Coconut Almond Clusters and Peanut Butter Cups. Each serving is just 1.6 grams of net carbs.
Prepare the chocolate base: Add the unsweetened chocolate, melted cacao butter, Powdered BochaSweet, cocoa powder, milk protein powder, and vanilla extract to a double boiler. Heat on medium heat until well mixed and no lumps remain.
Spread a little crispy rice into the silicone molds. Pour the chocolate over and mix it well. Freeze to set for 10-15 minutes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING):
Calories: 90
Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 1.6g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 5mg
Potassium: 70mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 0g
Chocolate Covered Nuts and Raisins
This popular candy is known by the store-bought name "Goobers" and "Raisinets". Our sugar-free version is made using peanuts, almonds, and raisins with a milk chocolate-covered coating. This recipe is simple to make and mixes your desired amount of nuts and raisins into melted chocolate. Transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze to set. Enjoy a delicious, low carb and sugar-free snack.
Prepare the chocolate base: Add the unsweetened chocolate, melted cacao butter, Powdered BochaSweet, cocoa powder, milk protein powder, and vanilla extract to a double boiler. Heat on medium heat until well mixed and no lumps remain.
Mix the nuts and raisins into the melted chocolate base. Using two forks spread onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze to set.
Gummy Bears
Whether you crave berry, orange, or lemon gummy bears we have the recipe for you. This recipe quickly makes your favorite gummy bears within minutes. All that is required is a few ingredients: beef gelatin, preferred flavoring, Powdered BochaSweet, and water.
First up we have our Chocolate-Coconut Almond Clusters which are notorious for being known as "Almond Joy". This delicious sugar-free recipe with only 1.8g net carbs per candy receives a rich flavor from shredded coconut, coconut cream, melted chocolate, and our sugar replacement. These are made simply by using a silicone mold to create the shape of the candy.
These sugar-free peanut butter cups taste just like store-bought candy without any of the additives and high glycemic ingredients. A creamy milk chocolate base surrounds a creamy sweet peanut butter filling.
This crunchy chocolate candy recipe is both fun and enjoyable to eat with real rice crispy cereal coated with milk chocolate in the middle of the bars. This recipe uses the same chocolate base recipe for our Chocolate Coconut Almond Clusters and Peanut Butter Cups. Each serving is just 1.6 grams of net carbs.
This popular candy is known by the store-bought name "Goobers" and "Raisinets". Our sugar-free version is made using peanuts, almonds, and raisins with a milk chocolate-covered coating. This recipe is simple to make and mixes your desired amount of nuts and raisins into melted chocolate. Transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze to set. Enjoy a delicious, low carb and sugar-free snack.
Whether you crave berry, orange, or lemon gummy bears we have the recipe for you. This recipe quickly makes your favorite gummy bears within minutes. All that is required is a few ingredients: beef gelatin, preferred flavoring, Powdered BochaSweet, and water.