Whether you have had a wild appetite for candy your entire life or it's just a craving that has shown up during pregnancy, we know that the urge to indulge in sweets can be strong and tough to control. That is because the feel-good brain impulse serotonin stimulated by sugar and carbs only keeps you hankering for more, and naturally, your body wants to maintain that feeling of pleasure.

That said, experts agree that too much sugar may tamper with keeping a healthy weight during pregnancy and shedding off the weight afterward. Frankly, we are all better off staying away from sweets and candies, but we know depriving ourselves of candies that make us happy is not the answer. Therefore, if you need sweets to ramp up your mood or boost your blood sugar, be sure to stick with sugar-free options.

Here are some tasty sugar-free candy varieties that will satisfy your sweet tooth and make it easier to stick to your no-added-sugars diet plan during pregnancy.

Sugar-Free Peppermint Patties

Sugar-free peppermint patties are a cool and yummy treat for your now health-conscious self. These patties are a great choice if you are looking to maintain a healthy weight and keep your blood sugar level stable.

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From boosting your brain function to improving your digestive and oral health, sugar-free peppermint patties are sure to give your body energy to get you through a long day. Peppermint extract, coconut oil, and sugar-free dark chocolate are great ingredients for your sugar-free peppermint patty recipe if you wish to make the treat from the comfort of your own home.

Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cups

Treating yourself to a sugarless peanut butter cup with a rich and creamy milk-chocolate topping is like adding comfort to comfort, minus the guilt and excess sugar. Peanut is an incredible protein alternative to stock up and snack on, to improve your overall health. From reducing your risk for heart disease to helping you cut weight by making you feel fuller, to giving you an energy boost to ward off food cravings, there is nothing quite like a sugar-free peanut butter cup or treat.

Sugar-Free Gummy Bears

If you prefer to entice your taste buds with fruity tastes, a lovely bag of sugar-free gummy bears will make for a sweet treat. However, before you grab that bag from your nearest store, keep an eye out on the ingredients used, or better, make your own homemade sugar-free gummy bears. Some sugar alcohols used in making sugar-free gummy bears have been found to cause unpleasant digestive issues including flatulence, frequent bowel movements, and diarrhea.

Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is already a highly-treasured healthy snack and the treat is at its healthiest if it's 100% cacao and contains no artificial sugars. Just to give you a clue for your search: The darker the chocolate looks, the higher the cocoa content and the lower the added milk and sugars. Sugarless dark chocolate is a great alternative to standard chocolate bars for sugar-conscious chocolate enthusiasts. If you wish to counterbalance the bitterness of pure cacao, look for the sugar-free dark chocolate varieties that are sugared with healthy sweeteners.

Sugar-Free Lemon Drop Candies

If you are a lover of all things lemon, you can enjoy these healthy lemon candies without all of the tons of sugar. Moreover, this fruit-based candy is not hard to make, because it is made with pure lemon juice. Although sour, these lemon drops are great tasting and bursting with all the lemon goodness.

Keto Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate fudge officially becomes a healthy snack when it is keto! These sugarless, low-carb fudge bars make a perfect snack for those days when you want a quick treat to keep your sweet cravings in check. The keto fudge uses pure ingredients and low-glycemic, naturally extracted sweeteners that will keep your body in proper function.

Keto Butterscotch Candy

The feeling of snacking on your favorites with the knowledge that you are eating something that has no sugar is quite incredible. We live for those moments, and keto butterscotch candy is one treat that will certainly make your jaws drop. Made with only four ingredients, the recipe is justly quick and easy, and none of the steps require baking. If easy recipes are your thing, make a quick homemade keto butterscotch candy, and treat your loved ones to a snack that will keep them happy and healthy.

Granted, sugar-free sweets will provide fewer calories, but that does not mean the candies are free of fat or carbs. Consequently, you still have to keep track of how many calories and carbs you are consuming and be mindful not to overindulge.

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