Chewy Sugar Free Keto Toffee Recipe (2024)

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This chewy sugar free toffee recipe is so easy to make! It is buttery, contains the perfect amount of sweetness and is mixed with chocolate and toasted almonds. Only 1.8g net carbs and gluten-free.

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Missing a good toffee? This keto toffee is going to satisfy those cravings and then some. Buttery and just on the right side of sweet, it won’t send your blood sugar levels soaring like the traditional stuff.

My sugar-free toffee is mixed with chunks of dark chocolate and topped with toasted almonds.

Cut it into cubes and store in a Tupperware for when you need a little pick me up.

This English toffee recipe is chewy rather than brittle. Despite that I'd still like to call it "English" because it was created right here in London.

In the UK, toffee can be both chewy and hard. It is more of a general term for all candy made with sugar and butter.

In the US, "low carb English toffee" is basically a buttercrunch that is topped with chocolate and nuts. It is a popular holiday candy.

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Ingredients

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You only need 6 ingredients to make this easy low carb toffee recipe:

Butter: The main ingredient. It should be unsalted.

Allulose: I chose allulose as my sugar free sweetener. Allulose is a rare sugar that is not absorbed by our bodies, making it zero carb. The benefit over erythritol is that it does not re-crystallise or get gritty. It's thanks to the allulose that this keto toffee stays chewy, smooth and creamy.

Salt and vanilla extract: For extra taste.

Sugar free chocolate chips: If you're based in the US, use Lily's or ChocZero. A dark chocolate with 90% cocoa solids such as Lindt is also an option. Or use my homemade sugar free chocolate chips.

Almonds: These should be chopped and toasted for extra flavor.

Instructions

This section contains step-by-step instructions and photos that show how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities

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Step 1: Add the butter, sweetener and salt to a pan. Heat over a low to medium heat. Stir frequently with a spatula, until the butter melts and the allulose dissolves.

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Step 2: Continue heating, stirring occasionally, until the mix reaches 270°F and has turned a rich caramel color. Then, immediately remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Be careful - it will sizzle.

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Step 3: Wait 2 minutes and pour the mixture into a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

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Step 4: Wait another 3 minutes to cool, then sprinkle with the chocolate chips and allow to sit for 10 minutes covered with tin foil so the chips melt.

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Step 5: Spread the melted chocolate chips with a spatula. This allows the chocolate to sink into the caramel mix...

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Step 6: ...and sprinkle with chopped toasted almonds and an optional sprinkle of flaked sea salt.

Let the toffee cool to room temperature, then place it in the fridge to completely set. Cut into pieces and enjoy.

Top tips

Roast the almonds for extra flavor. Either pan roast (no additional fat needed) or roast in the oven. I roasted mine at 200C / 400F for 6 - 8 minutes.

Make sure you let the toffee cool to room temperature before you place it in the fridge. If the temperature difference is too sudden, you can get a thin buttery layer on top of the chocolate.

This does not happen at all when you use 1 cup of sweetener, by the way - I think the sweetener helps bind the butter. However, I still prefer using as little sweetener as possible over a sickly sweet toffee!

This recipe provides a chewy sugar free toffee. This is in part because of the allulose, but also because I used as little sweetener as possible. DO NOT use less sweetener than specified. I have tried that and it does not work.

FAQ

Do I need to use a candy thermometer?

If you don’t have one, just make sure the caramel is golden.

Can I use another sweetener?

For best results, I like to use allulose over erythritol. It just gives a smoother keto toffee and sets less hard or grainy. You can use powdered erythritol, powdered Swerve, Bocha Sweet or a brown sugar golden monk fruit sweetener if you prefer to get more of an keto english toffee brittle.

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Variations

Change the nuts: Instead of the almonds you could use different nuts such as pecans, peanuts or hazelnuts - or even sugar free dried cranberries!

Dairy-free toffee: I don't think it's as easy as replacing the butter with vegan butter. A little internet research revealed that this will cause the mix to split - check out this post. I would probably try using half vegan butter and half coconut cream.

I made a great dairy-free keto caramel using all coconut cream, and I think if you were to continue reducing it you'd end up with a decent toffee.

Storage

Cut into cubes and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Alternatively, freeze for up to 3 months.

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Recipe

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Chewy Keto Toffee

Katrin Nürnberger

from Sugar Free Londoner

Missing a good toffee? This Keto Toffee is going to satisfy those cravings and then some. Buttery and just on the right side of sweet, it won’t send your blood sugar levels soaring like the traditional stuff.

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Servings 16

Calories 155 kcal

Note: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.

Equipment

  • 7 x 7 inch baking pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 225g, cut into pieces
  • 5.8 oz allulose 165g / ¾ cup plus 1 tbsp
  • teaspoon sea salt + more for sprinkling on top
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar free chocolate chips 180g
  • ¼ cup toasted almonds 25g, chopped

Instructions

  • Line a 7 x 7 x 1 inch baking tray with greaseproof paper.

  • Add the butter, sweetener and salt to a pan. Heat over a medium-low heat, stirring frequently with a spatula, until the butter melts and the allulose dissolves.

  • Continue heating, stirring occasionally, until the mix reached 270°F / 132C and has turned a rich caramel colour. When it turns the right colour immediately remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Be careful - it will sizzle.

  • Wait 2 minutes and pour the mixture into your baking tray. Wait another 3 minutes to cool, then sprinkle with the chocolate chips and allow to sit for 10 minutes covered with tin foil so the chips melt.

  • Spread the melted chocolate chips with a spatula and sprinkle with chopped toasted almonds and an optional sprinkle of flaked sea salt. Let the toffee cool, then place in the fridge to completely set. Cut into pieces and enjoy.

Notes

1.8g net carbs per serving. Makes 16 keto toffee squares.

I recommend roasting the almonds and allowing to cool before adding to the chocolate for the best flavour. Either pan roast or roast in the oven. Oven is my favourite method. 400F / 200C electric / 180C fan for 6 - 8 minutes.

This recipe provides a chewy sugar free toffee. This is in part because of the allulose, but also because I used as little sweetener as possible. DO NOT use less sweetener than specified. I have tried that and it does not work. You can, however, use MORE if you prefer - up to 1 cup. Simply taste and adjust to your preference.

You can use powdered erythritol if you prefer in a 1:1 ratio to get more of an keto english toffee brittle.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalTotal Carbohydrates: 5.2gProtein: 1.3gFat: 15.4gSaturated Fat: 9.2gFiber: 3.4gSugar: 0.1g

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FAQs

How to make toffee less chewy? ›

Low and slow. Simmering the syrup for English toffee to the requisite 300°F temperature can (and should) be a slow process — up to 20 minutes or so. Don't hurry this gradual transformation; syrup that doesn't reach 300°F, or close to it, will make candy with timid flavor and chewy (not crunchy) texture.

Does sugar-free candy affect ketosis? ›

Are sugar-free candies keto-friendly? Many sugar-free candies are keto-friendly. But it's always important to read the nutrition label to determine how many total and net carbs a product contains to decide if it can fit your dietary needs. One sugar substitute to limit while on a keto diet is maltitol.

How do I satisfy my sweet tooth on keto? ›

Incorporate keto-friendly fruits: While fruits are typically high in carbohydrates, there are some keto-friendly options like berries, avocados, and coconuts. These fruits can be used to make keto-friendly desserts like berry sorbet or avocado mousse.

What is in sugar free toffee? ›

Sugar free creamy toffees with sweeteners

Ingredients: sweeteners (maltitol, isomalt, sorbitol syrup, sucralose), palm fat, butter (milk)(4.4%), cream (milk)(3.9%), flavourings, salt, emulsifier: soya lecithin, colour: ammonia caramel.

What can go wrong when making toffee? ›

Stirring too quickly or too often can cause the toffee to separate. Moderate the heat as needed – turn it down if the toffee is boiling or cooking too fast so it doesn't burn.

Why add baking soda to toffee? ›

Brittles and toffees accumulate small amounts of acid from the browning reactions that occur during cooking. This is one reason why the baking soda is added at the end of cooking. The soda reacts with the acid to make bubbles, and the syrup foams.

Does stevia kick you out of ketosis? ›

Stevia can be 250–300 times sweeter than sucrose — commonly known as table sugar — meaning people do not need much to achieve the same sweetness level. It also contains little to no carbs or calories, making it suitable for a keto diet.

How much sugar will ruin ketosis? ›

One of the main principles of the keto diet is to limit carbohydrate intake, which includes sugar. However, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to how much sugar you can have on keto. Limiting your sugar intake to 20 to 30 grams daily or less is recommended to stay in ketosis.

Does sugar-free syrup break ketosis? ›

Sweeteners like stevia, sucralose, erythritol, xylitol, monk fruit, and yacon syrup can easily fit into a low carb or ketogenic diet. However, you may need to limit your intake of other sweeteners high in carbs or sugar on a low carb diet.

Is Cool Whip keto friendly? ›

Is Cool Whip Keto? If you're looking solely at carb content, then technically yes, store bought cool whip is keto friendly. However, the real problem with store bought cool whip is that it is full of junk ingredients. Hydrogenated oil is like the first thing listed followed by high fructose corn syrup!

Can I eat peanut butter on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Is popcorn ok for keto? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

Are butter toffee peanuts keto friendly? ›

Butter Toffee Peanuts are the best keto snacks and treats to satisfy sweet-tooth cravings with a buttery toffee flavor and crunchy candy coating.

How many carbs are in homemade toffee? ›

Homemade Toffee (1 piece) contains 7.8g total carbs, 7.8g net carbs, 3.9g fat, 0.1g protein, and 67 calories.

What sweetener is used in sugar free candy? ›

Many sugar-free treats get their sweetness from substances called sugar alcohols. These compounds, including maltitol, isomalt, xylitol, and sorbitol, contain neither sugar nor alcohol (in the traditional sense). Rather, they provide sweetness from compounds that human intestines cannot absorb as readily as sugar.

Why is my cracker toffee chewy? ›

If your saltine toffee, or Christmas crack, is chewy, it's because the chocolate hasn't fully set yet. Try popping it in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm it up.

Did I overcook my toffee? ›

Undercooked toffee won't be anything more than a caramel sauce. But overcooked toffee will be just slightly crunchier (almost unrecognizably).

Why is my toffee not set and why is it's texture grainy and not smooth? ›

As the toffee cools and the molten sugar crystals become solid again, they are attracted to the 'seed' forming new lumps of tiny crystals – hence the grainy texture. This can also happen if the toffee is stirred, or agitated, after it has begun to boil or on cooling (as happened with this pink-tinted toffee).

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