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Low Carb Sugar Free Peppermint Patties requires just 4 ingredients to make! These peppermint patties are 3 Net Carbs per patty which makes them THAT much more amazing to enjoy this holiday.

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I grew up on peppermint patties. I was always told it’s such a odd candy for a child to crave and love. This love has followed me into adulthood though and it was only natural to make a low carb version for our family!

Very much like our sugar free meringues these peppermint patties are quite simply to whip together in a flash.

It’s the holidays and it’s almost mandatory to be in the kitchen making Christmas Cut-Out Cookies and all the treats we love… but lets not spike our sugar levels. 😉

Important note on this peppermint patty recipe

If you pour the milk all in once you’ll have a soupy peppermint mess. We do not want that. (Yes our video shows it like that. We personally don’t have problems but after some readers we’ve found the solution to avoid the ‘soupy mess’ is to slowly mix in the cream.

  1. The trick is slowly adding the milk in with the powdered sugar.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon, mix, add another tablespoon, mix, repeat this until it is fully combined and you’ll get a little ball of delicious peppermint goodness out of it.

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How many net carbs in our Low Carb and Sugar Free Peppermint Patties

3 Net Carbs!!ÂThe bulk of the nutrition is the sugar alcohols which cancels itself out with net carbs. Which after I calculated actually made a ton of sense. If you made your own low carb chocolate you can even control the carb counts even more.

Note: The Net Carbs per serving is by subtracting the sugar alcohol erythritol. If you’d like to use another form of sugar alcohol be sure to check out our low carb sweetener conversion chart.

My family does subtract the sugar alcohols and I’ll continue to provide that sugar alcohol grams above the nutrition card below and you can decide for yourself if you want to follow that.

If you are new to this Low Carb/Keto lifestyle and are unsure what we are talking about please feel free toÂread up more on Net Carbs and why people do or don’t subtract sugar alcohols.

Sugar Alcohol Options

Some people do have digestive upset with erythritol. Personally our family only eats one maybe two a day and we are fine. BUT if your body is different then we suggest you turning your favorite sugar alcohol into powder simply by blending. This can be done with xylitol for example. Unfortunately these two are the only ones we’ve made this way so let us know in the comments below if you tried another and if it worked!

You can also make these into smaller peppermint patties to cut down on the amount of erythritol consumed as well! We made these into 24 large patties but you could easily make it into 32+ and the portions being decent!

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YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE LOW CARB RECIPES:

  • Keto Double Chocolate Cookie Dough
  • Low Carb Sugar Free Meringue Cookies
  • Low Carb Cranberry Sauce

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Low Carb Sugar Free Peppermint Patties

Low Carb Sugar Free Peppermint Patties requires just 4 ingredients to make! These peppermint patties are 3 Net Carbs per patty which makes them THAT much more amazing to enjoy this holiday.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb, sugar-free

Keyword: Sugar Free Peppermint Patties

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 peppermint patties

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Bailey

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Please note that there are 1,344 grams of sugar alcohol in the entire recipe.

Total of 56 grams of sugar alcohol in 1 peppermint patty if into 24 peppermints .

Please note that the nutrition data below is provided as a courtesy. We try to be accurate with this information but feel free to make your own calculations.

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Sugar Free Peppermint Patties

Amount Per Serving (1 peppermint patty)

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 3mg0%

Carbohydrates 61g20%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 0g0%

Protein 0g0%

Sugar Alcohol 56g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (5)Alicia says

    Hello. I have tried making this twice but it has been extremely sticky. Sticking to the sides of the bowl, the spatula, my hands. Everything. I kept adding sweetener and it would get better for a moment then it would get sticky again. It did not get into a play-doh-like consistency like in the video.

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    • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (6)Lindsay says

      So you want to start with the sweetener, THEN add 1 TBS at first, then 1 teaspoon at a time. I’ve found that it’s difficult once you add too much liquid to get it right so it’s vitally important to go slow with adding the liquid to it.

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  2. Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (7)Sue says

    Your nutritional label is confusing. Why don’t you show the actual sugar alcohol amounts so that we diabetics can truly understand your nutritional label?

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    • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (8)Lindsay says

      Hi Sue! Until about just 2 months ago our program did not allow us to enter sugar alcohols into the nutrition label. We provided the sugar alcohol amounts the best we could in the past by adding it above the nutrition label in the notes of the recipe card AND in the blog post itself. We simply did the best we could with what we had at the time because we do understand that this information is extremely important for you.

      We are actually EXTREMELY excited that we can add sugar alcohols into the nutrition labels now so all new posts moving forward do have that information in the labels itself and we are slowly working through our old posts to move that sugar alcohol info into the labels to make it easier for people to have the information they need. 🙂

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  3. Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (9)Lisa says

    Hi. Can I use coconut cream to replace the heavy cream? And if so, would it be the same amount?

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    • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (10)Lindsay says

      I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able too and I’d think it would be the same amount.

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  4. Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (11)Amber says

    I’m trying to make this and 1/2 cup of cream is nowhere near enough for 6 1/2 cups of sweetener….

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    • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (12)Lindsay says

      Lets try and figure this out. So it was dry? Huh, that is generally the opposite complaint we get as most people accidentally pour the ingredients together and that creates a soupy mess. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps you need to hand knead the dough. Sometimes you need to use your hands to make sure the sweetener absorbs the moisture. Also, what powdered sweetener did you use?

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      • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (13)Theresa Jackson says

        I had the same problem TOO DRY when using 61/2 c. erythritol to 1/2 c. of HWC. So I took a chance and added another 1/2c HWC and another 1/4 tsp of peppermint. Turned out great then.

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  5. Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (14)Bess says

    Could I use Splenda for recipes?

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    • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (15)Lindsay says

      I have not tried it and not sure, I do know that it is not a 1-1 ratio as the sweetness is different… See our sweetener guide and conversion for more info.

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  6. Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (16)Melody says

    Your carb count says 61 grams?! And you didn’t really answer Chris’ question—is 6-1/2 cups sweetener correct.

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    • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (17)Lindsay says

      61 grams but 56 grams are that of sugar alcohol + 2g of fiber = 3 net carbs… We always list the full carb counts WITH sugar alcohols grams in the nutrition card and provide the sugar alcohol content above the nutrition card as it is useful for some individual who still have slight sugar spikes with sugar alcohols.

      Yes – 6 1/2 cups is correct. We personally eat 1 maybeeeeee 2 so it doesn’t cause us gastro distress this way but I understand it might for others so I was trying to give Chris (and other readers) some options in case erythritol in that amount does for them. Hope this helps!

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  7. Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (18)Chris says

    Hi, Lindsay –

    This sounds delicious and so easy, but does the recipe really call for 6 1/2 cups erythritol? That’s more than a quarter cup for each patty, and that much sugar alcohol will definitely leave me in digestive distress.

    Love your recipes in general, and several are among my favorites.

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    • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (19)Lindsay says

      Hi Chris! Welcome and so glad we’ve created some family favorites, this makes our day to hear 🙂

      Are there any sugar substitutes that your body works with? Xylitol perhaps? (My personal favorite are erythritol, xylitol and stevia)

      I’ve made powdered erythritol before by simply taking granular erythritol and pulsing in the blender to create a powder. I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to do the same with xylitol if you can tolerate xylitol. Or if there is any other powdered sugar substitute your body can handle that can be pulsed into a powder?

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  8. Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (20)Wynette says

    If I put these ingredients in my carb app, I come up with 3 net carbs per patty. How do you get zero?

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    • Sugar Free Peppermint Patties | Low Carb Recipes by | That's Low Carb?! (21)Lindsay says

      THANK YOU! You are 100% right. Not enough coffee this morning as I didn’t catch our recipe calculator in our program for some reason made all the chocolate nutrition info ZERO. All info is fixed though!

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FAQs

How many carbs are in zero sugar peppermint patties? ›

York Sugar Free Peppermint Patties (3 pieces) contains 24g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 8g fat, 1g protein, and 120 calories.

How many net carbs are in Russell Stover sugar free mint patties? ›

Russell Stover Sugar Free Mint Patties (2 pieces) contains 17g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 8g fat, 1g protein, and 110 calories.

Are peppermint patties good for you? ›

Like everything else we consume, it's best to consume them in moderation. Eating enough peppermint candies helps reduce bad breath and relieve indigestion and other stomach problems. However, peppermint candies have a high calorie and sugar content. Eating them in excessive amounts is not good for your overall health.

Is York Peppermint Patty keto? ›

York Sugar Free Peppermint Patties Keto Friendly Ratings

5 Stars: Exceptionally compatible, little to no impact on ketosis. Enjoy freely. 4 Stars: Highly compatible, light impact on ketosis. Enjoy in moderation.

What candy has the lowest net carbs? ›

Comparison
PriceNet carbs
ChocZero White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups$$1 gram in each 14-gram piece
Lily's Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels$$6 grams per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving
Go Better Keto Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Cups$$<1 gram per 3-piece (25.5-gram) serving
Stevita Naturals Hard Candy$$$0 grams per 1 candy
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How does sugar free candy still have carbs? ›

Sugar free candies are made with types of sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols are not sugar so they don't count as sugar. Sugar alcohols are carbohydrates so they do count as carbs.

Is sugar free candy low in carbs? ›

Sugar-free candies use artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes to create a sweet taste while foregoing real sugar. Most of these sweeteners have fewer calories and carbohydrates than sugar, but not all of them are calorie-free or carb-free.

Do sugar free mints have carbs? ›

Life Savers Sugar Free Mints (4 mints) contains 15g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 0g fat, 0g protein, and 40 calories.

Does sugar free candy break keto? ›

Though they're lower on the glycemic index than regular sugar, some sweeteners used in sugar-free candy, like maltitol and xylitol, can still have an effect on blood glucose, which means they might kick you out of ketosis.

What is the unhealthiest candy? ›

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RankProduct nameSugar content per 100 grams
1Nerds Candy93
2Sour Patch Kids80
3Swedish Fish77
4Candy Corn74
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Can you eat too many peppermint patties? ›

Menthol interacts with the body's calcium channels. While this response triggers a pleasant cooling sensation in normal doses, large amounts can be toxic. Seizures are possible when this toxicity occurs, and in rare cases, it can even be fatal. Obviously, peppermint candy is meant to be taken internally.

Are peppermint patties good for diabetics? ›

For many people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, managing a careful diet and monitoring blood sugar is routine. That also means keeping a careful eye on the intake of sugars, even in fruits. At most points, this makes lollipops, licorice, butterscotch, toffee, and peppermint patties off-limits.

What mints are OK on keto? ›

Mintastic sugar free mints in Spearmint or peppermint are sugar free and 90% less calories than other mints that you pop in your pocket! They are naturally sweetened with erythritol which is 0 calories, 0 carbs and 0 GI. Only 3 calories per pack! 0g net carbs and keto.

How many carbs in a mini peppermint patty? ›

York Peppermint Patty Mini (1 patty) contains 11g total carbs, 11g net carbs, 1g fat, 0g protein, and 50 calories.

Is shredded cheddar cheese keto? ›

The best keto cheeses include cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese, while the worst are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties. If you're following the keto diet or know someone who is, be sure to keep these cheeses in mind to promote ketosis and meet dietary goals.

Are there carbs in sugar free mints? ›

Life Savers Sugar Free Mints (4 mints) contains 15g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 0g fat, 0g protein, and 40 calories.

Is zero sugar candy keto friendly? ›

Though they're lower on the glycemic index than regular sugar, some sweeteners used in sugar-free candy, like maltitol and xylitol, can still have an effect on blood glucose, which means they might kick you out of ketosis.

Can you eat sugar free mints on keto? ›

Our recommendation for the most keto-friendly mints are Sugar Free Altoids Arctic and Altoids Smalls. They use sorbitol, which has a lower glycemic index than xylitol, but we still recommend limiting mindfully and estimating 1g net carb per serving.

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