Finally!! A sugar free candy with no side affects! I have tried to make sugar-free gummy bears at home, they are okay, SmartSweets has perfected them. I LOVE these and cannot be without them. They taste and feel exactly like regular gummy bears and no tummy issues like sugar alcohols. Great treat if you are low-carb.
These are my newest obsession. The ingredients are unbelievable! They are super soft just like your average gummy bears. You wouldn't know the difference. Only these are SO much better for you! It is amazing to know that I can still satisfy my sweet tooth while doing something good for my body! Cannot say enough good things about this product!
I typically buy these at Whole Foods. I think the price is absolutely ridiculous. But I can't take stars off because of that, because I choose to buy ridiculously priced keto snacks/products. It's quite obvious that companies take advantage of the popularity of keto, but whatever. Sometimes I see reviews taking stars off because of price. I wont do that because I choose to purchase at this price. I ordered a 6 pack and they seem to be the exact same size as they are in the stores. I do like the taste of these. Of course they are not like gummies with real sugar. But as a huge lover of all sorts of soft chewy gummies, I have to say that to not have real sugar and fruit juice, these are pretty good. When I started my keto journey, one thing I missed dearly were my gummies lol. I am obsessed with gummy bears. And I have made my own sugar free gummies before. But it's SOOOOOOO annoying and time consuming. And they don't taste as good as this brand. I still will make my own from time to time, but will continue purchasing these and I definitely recommend them.
Was nervous to make the plunge and try these for the price. I LOVED them. I shared a bag with my daughter, and nibbled on them throughout the day. Great to have on hand for cravings. Perfect for a movie day too!
So I've not been able to find too many candies, especially sour candies, that taste decent (ie. not like dish soap) and don't have sugar alcohols. This are actually pretty good and help me get my "fix" when I'm lo-carbing but have a sweet tooth. I gave four stars because they're a bit like cheap bubblegum...a couple of chews and the flavor seems to disappear and you're left with flavorless gummy bear in your mouth. But again, expectation management!
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- KICK SUGAR: Feel good about candy with SmartSweets! Just 3g sugar for the entire bag, is naturally sweetened with stevia & free from sugar alcohols. Enjoy chewy, fruity, Fruity Gummy Bears at only 90 calories per bag!
- KEEP CANDY: Our Fruity Gummy Bears are candy that you can finally feel good about with 85% less sugar than other sour chewy candies! No artificial anything. With bursting fruit flavor and a delicious chew, you'll never know SmartSweets are only 3g of sugar per serving!
- FRUITY OR SOUR: Whether you're craving a fruity, sweet snack or looking to tantalize your tastebuds with a tart & tangy treat, SmartSweets are here for you and your sweet-tooth! Our delicious, sweet, Low-Sugar Gummy Bears are available in Fruity or Sour!
- CANDY YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT: Not only are SmartSweets Low-Sugar Fruity Gummy Bears sour, chewy, and delicious, every ingredient we use is non-GMO, always real, and never artificial. Sweetened with plant-based stevia so you can feel good about candy.
- LOWER-SUGAR, NO COMPARISON: SmartSweets Fruity Gummy Bears give you the same delicious, chewy, sour punch as gummies from Haribo, Maynards, Trolli, Black Forest, SurfSweets, Ferrara, Albanese, or Yum Earth, without the sugar. Kick sugar, Keep Candy!
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Kick sugar, keep candy with SmartSweets Fruity Gummy Bears. SmartSweets gummy bears are free of sugar with no sugar alcohols and no artificial sweeteners. Enjoy chewy, juicy gummy bears without the sugar. Our stevia sweetened gummy bears are non-GMO with no artificial colors, or artificial flavors. In a full bag of our gummy bears there is only 2g of sugar, along with 24g of fiber and 5g of protein. SmartSweets gummy bears are allergen friendly - gluten free, peanut & tree nut free, dairy free, and soy free. Our chewy gummy bears have four natural flavors per bag: raspberry, lemon, peach and green apple.
ADDICTING for sure. Buy 2 or more boxes....trust me.
My voyage into the land of Smart Sweet gummies started because my doctor put me on a weight-loss program. Since I don't subscribe to the keto school of thought and believe good old fashioned smarter choices are the way to go, the calorie counting and sugar/fat/carb cutting began. I even said good-bye to my good friend wine :(. My biggest obstacle while trying to lose weight has always been... I have a sweet tooth, teeth might even be a more appropriate term. If I deprive myself too much, I eventually break and will end up having a major binge-fest and will search every nook and cranny in the house for any microscopic smidgen of sweet nectar of the gods, looking like that character in every movie or TV show you've ever seen with a drug addict looking for the stash they hid while under the influence at some point, believing that there must be a little bit left... somewhere. So, while delightfully delicious in the moment, said binge-fests lead to days of self-loathing, fat shaming and wallowing in self pity. Just kidding (kind of)... but when you fall off the wagon when you have that diet momentum going, it is a very defeating feeling.
I decided that this time I was going to do things differently. So, I searched and searched for something that I could trick myself into thinking I was "cheating" and found these delightful little morsels of yum... the absolute jackpot. They are quite tasty, although the texture is different than traditional gummy bears and can take a little bit of getting used to. Sort of like back in the day when everyone started drinking diet soda because it was "better for you" but it really wasn't... there was the adjustment from one taste to the other, unless you were into the Dr. Pepper, both diet and reg were pretty close IMO). EXCEPT, with these, you don't have to get used to that nasty fake sugar taste. Nor do your innards have to adjust to processing the sugar alcohol garbage that can really upset some the digestive systems those of us with a delicate constitution. However, they are pretty high in fiber so I don't suggest eating 3-4 bags at a time and then going out in public, unless you have no shame. If there's no shame in your game... go for it. But, you will sound like a tuba in the orchestra of life being played by a tone deaf toddler. Trust me.
These really are very delicious. Almost too delicious. But I do have one complaint about these... they are quite pricey. I lack self control at times and have been known to eat 3-4 bags in a sitting while dealing with some emotionally difficult life experiences, AKA... I eat my feelings. (This is how I know what happens after 3-4 bags... don't do it.) I've spent a small fortune on these... I don't think I even want to do the math and add up how much I've invested. I'd probably need therapy which is also expensive and would cut into my budgeted gummy money. I tell myself these are better for the binge than regular gummy bears or any of the other foods I used to use to self-soothe, because well, the proof is in the pudding. I'm down 60 pounds and my doctor is almost as thrilled as I am.
I do NOT credit Smart Sweets with this weight-loss. I did it. But, these made it easier not to cheat and fall off the wagon. So, while they have served their purpose and I will continue to buy them, I wish they weren't as expensive as they are. But, as things often are... foods that are better choices are often very expensive, which is unfortunate.
So, they get 5 starts for flavor and texture... because I've actually grown to like these better than the regular versions. But I had to dock a star for cost. If I could do a 4 1/2 star review I totes would.
I love gummy bears, this is such a great alternative! Especially since the Haribo give you the runs. Yes, they are expensive, but they are totally worth it, and makes it feels like you are having a cheat snack.
I've tried the Smart Sweets sour gummy bears and the sour buddies and both of them were great. I'm trying low carb and was a little nervous about some of the reviews that said they spiked blood sugar, but I tried them anyway and I'm still losing weight with them as an occasional treat, so they must not spike blood sugar that much. The flavors are great and the gummy bears are even better than the sour buddies and have a great classic gummy bear taste and texture. I was very impressed. I wish they were a little more affordable, but everything low carb is expensive so I wasn't surprised about the price. I would purchase again and plan to in the near future.
im so addicted to these ... ive been doing keto diet and miss sweets. this really hits the spot. the net carbs is only 3!
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