Who would have thought ‘sugar’ could protect and improve your mouth health?!
Xylitol is a great sugar-free alternative and is keto-friendly and diabetic-friendly. It won’t spike blood sugar like cane sugar does. It’s also known for its benefits for dental health to prevent cavities and clean teeth.
Although Xylitol for mouth health has been known since the 70s, I had only recently discovered its benefits through Ellie Phillips DDS, who wrote the books Mouth Care Comes Clean and Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye. I highly recommend you read her books as she explains the reasons behind gum disease and gives natural solutions to control your mouth health. Xylitol is my number one arsenal in oral care, especially when protecting your children’s teeth from sugars, cakes, soft drinks, and other acidic and sugary foods that could cause tooth decay. I just HAD to share this information with you all. To know more about xylitol, you can read: Is Xylitol the panacea of total mouth care?
This recipe uses xylitol powder to make lollipops for your family to enjoy and you only need 3 ingredients! Just be aware that xylitol is toxic if ingested by pets, so keep them away from the candies, especially when they are drying. It’s best to keep them in the oven overnight to dry.
Homemade Xylitol Lollipops Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Silicone lollipop mold
- 1 Burner and saucepan
- 1 Measuring jug and spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered xylitol
- 1/2 tsp flavoring essence or extract of choice
- 4 drops food colouring to match
Instructions
- Add xylitol powder in pot and ensure to remove as many lumps as possible
- Set cooktop to low heat and let the xylitol powder melt, it will turn translucent then transparent. I like to mix with a spatula so the xylitol melts evenly and also to reduce clumping.
- The xylitol should melt to a water like consistency when ready. If using a thermometer, it should show around 140°C (degrees Celsius) or 284°F (degrees Fahrenheit).
- Take it off the heat and let it cool slightly. Now add your essence/flavour and food colouring and mix until well combined.
- With your silicone mold ready, swiftly add the mixture to each cavity, making sure to cover the sticks fully. It should fill about 7 lollipop cavities.
- Leave the lollipops to dry for 24 hours approx. The oven is a great place to leave them. If they haven't fully hardened by this time, then leave to dry for a little longer.
Notes
- Be careful when the xylitol heats up as splashes can burn skin.Â
- I like to use a plastic wrap over the lollipops for aesthetics and to keep moisture away. Watch the video to see how I do it.
- Although this recipe only uses 4 drops of food colouring, the lollipops will dry with a subtle tint in the color you choose. You can add a few more drops to intensify the shade, but be cautious—adding too much may compromise the structural integrity of the xylitol binding.
- Enjoy your lollipops oxo
Watch the video for a quick recipe run through:
