Sugar-Free Homemade Nerd Clusters
Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these **Sugar-Free Homemade Nerd Clusters**, a healthier twist on the nostalgic candy favorite! Crafted with a mix of **sugar-free ingredients** like xylitol or erythritol, unflavored gelatin, and crushed sugar-free hard candy, these bite-sized treats are delightfully crunchy and bursting with fruity flavor. The combination of **crispy rice cereal**, unsweetened coconut flakes, and optional fresh berries creates an irresistible texture, while a quick and easy syrup binds everything together. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, these clusters are a perfect DIY snack for keto-friendly, diabetic, or sugar-conscious diets. They're ideal for kids, candy lovers, or anyone looking for a fun, handmade alternative to traditional sweets. Enjoy them as a grab-and-go snack or share them with friends for a nostalgic treat made better!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Xylitol or Erythritol
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Powder
- 3 tablespoons Sugar-Free Flavored Drink Mix
- 0.5 cup Fresh Strawberries or other berries (optional)
- 1 cup Crispy Rice Cereal
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- 0.5 cup Sugar-Free Hard Candy (crushed)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the xylitol or erythritol, water, and unflavored gelatin powder. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
Add the sugar-free flavored drink mix into the saucepan and continue stirring until fully dissolved and the mixture becomes syrupy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, letting it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
While the mixture is cooling, prepare your crunchy mix by combining the crispy rice cereal and unsweetened coconut flakes in a large bowl.
Stir the optional fresh strawberries or any other berries you choose to use into the rice cereal and coconut mixture for added texture and flavor.
Gently pour the slightly cooled gelatin mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring until evenly coated. Be mindful to act swiftly as the gelatin will start to set.
On a lined baking sheet, spread the cereal mixture into a thin, even layer. Sprinkle the crushed sugar-free hard candy over the top.
Allow the mixture to cool entirely at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the gelatin sets, approximately 1 hour.
Once set, break the mixture into cluster-sized pieces to enjoy your homemade sugar-free Nerd Clusters.
Store the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 813 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 367.1 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 398 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
