Name: Zero-Calorie Candy Roll-Ups – Sweet, Fun & Guilt-Free
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT4H (depending on drying method)
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6 roll-ups
Cuisine: American, Healthy Treats
Ingredients: 1 packet sugar-free flavored gelatin (0 calories); 1 cup boiling water; 1 tbsp sugar substitute (optional, to taste); 1–2 drops food flavor extract (optional)

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A Sugar-Free Treat You Can Feel Good About

If you’ve been craving something sweet and chewy without the guilt, These Zero-Calorie Candy Roll-Ups are your new go-to! Made with flavored gelatin and natural zero-calorie sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit, they’re fun to make, super low in carbs, and ideal for anyone on a low-calorie, keto, or diabetic-friendly diet.

Why You’ll Love These Zero-Calorie Candy Roll-Ups

Zero sugar & zero guilt – Made with sugar-free gelatin or natural flavor enhancers
No baking required – Just a quick prep and slow drying (oven or dehydrator)
Endless flavor combos – Use your favorite fruit flavors, from strawberry to mango
Perfect for kids or weight-watchers – Candy without the crash

Whether you’re trying to stay in ketosis or just cut calories, these are a sweet, chewy solution you won’t believe are virtually calorie-free.

What Are Zero-Calorie Candy Roll-Ups?

These are homemade fruit roll-up–style strips made with zero-calorie ingredients like:

Sugar-free flavored gelatin (like Jell-O) or powdered drink mix
Unflavored gelatin (for structure)
Natural zero-calorie sweeteners (monk fruit, erythritol, stevia)
Water
Optional: citric acid for a sour-candy twist, or food coloring

Once mixed, the candy mixture is spread thin on silicone mats or parchment and dehydrated until chewy and rollable — no added sugar, no starch, and virtually no calories.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Ingredient	Notes
Sugar-free gelatin or drink mix	Use any brand or flavor like Jell-O Sugar-Free Gelatin (strawberry, grape, lemon)
Unflavored gelatin	Helps the roll-ups stay firm and bendy
Water	Boiling water helps dissolve the powder evenly
Sweetener	Optional, depending on how sweet your base is
Citric acid	For a tangy, sour candy effect, add food-grade citric acid (optional but fun!)

Want to make it vegan? Try using agar agar instead of gelatin — the texture will be firmer but still rollable.

How to Make Zero-Calorie Candy Roll-Ups

Mix the base
Combine sugar-free gelatin and unflavored gelatin in hot water. Stir until fully dissolved.

Close-up of a white ceramic bowl filled with glossy red gelatin mixture being whisked.

Adjust sweetness or add extras
Taste and add sweetener or citric acid if desired.

Close-up of a white mixing bowl with red gelatin mixture as sugar is poured from a measuring spoon.

Spread thin
Pour onto a silicone baking mat or parchment-lined tray and spread evenly with a spatula.

Red fruit roll-up mixture being evenly spread on parchment-lined baking sheet with an offset spatula.

Dry

Red fruit leather mixture drying on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Oven method: Bake at the lowest temp (around 150°F or 65°C) with the door slightly open for 3–4 hours.

Red fruit roll-up mixture baking on a parchment-lined sheet inside an oven.

Dehydrator method: Set to 135°F and dry for 3–5 hours.

Red fruit puree drying on a parchment-lined tray inside a food dehydrator.

Cool & cut
Once firm and peelable, cut into strips and roll up!

Rectangular sheet of red fruit leather cut into strips with a knife on parchment paper.

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
For extra freshness, wrap each strip in parchment before storing.

Pro Tips for Success

Use a silicone baking mat for best results to avoid sticking — prevents sticking and makes peeling easy.
Don’t over-dry or the roll-ups will turn crispy. You want bendable, not brittle.
Add food coloring for a bold, candy-store look.

Final Thoughts

These Zero-Calorie Candy Roll-Ups are a low-effort, high-reward treat that feel indulgent without ruining your macros. They’re great for keto dieters, kids’ lunchboxes, or anyone avoiding sugar. And the best part? You can get creative with flavors and shapes.

Try mixing colors or using mini cookie cutters to make fun shapes !

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Zero-Calorie Candy Roll-Ups Recipe

Recipe by RosieCourse: Snacks, DessertCuisine: American, Healthy Treats

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

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Calories

300

kcal

Total time

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A fun and guilt-free snack made with sugar-free gelatin and natural flavors, these zero-calorie candy roll-ups are easy to make, colorful, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the extra calories.

Ingredients

1 packet sugar-free flavored gelatin (0 calories)
1 cup boiling water
1 tbsp sugar substitute (optional, to taste)
1–2 drops food flavor extract (optional)

Directions

Mix the base – In a mixing bowl, combine sugar-free gelatin with boiling water and stir until fully dissolved.
Adjust sweetness or add extras – Taste and add sugar substitute or flavor extracts if desired.
Spread thin – Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula.
Dry – Let the mixture dry using your chosen method:
Oven method: Bake at the lowest temperature (around 150°F / 65°C) for 3–4 hours until set.
Dehydrator method: Dry at 135°F / 57°C for 4–5 hours until no longer sticky.
Cool & cut – Let cool completely, then cut into strips and roll up.

Notes

Experiment with different sugar-free gelatin flavors for variety.
For chewier texture, slightly under-dry the mixture.
Store roll-ups in an airtight container for up to 1 week.