SmartSweets reviews and discussion

3.9

72% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Tasty low‑sugar candies
  • Nostalgic flavor recreations
  • Bright, fruity flavor profiles
  • Convenient portioned packaging
  • Extremely sticky texture
  • Inconsistent chewiness firmness
  • Sweetener aftertaste lingering
  • Potential gastrointestinal discomfort

SmartSweets earns positive reviews for genuinely tasty, low‑sugar takes on nostalgic gummies like Sweet Fish, Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, and Red Twists; it satisfies cravings and often avoids “fake” sweetener aftertaste. Reviews also flag real drawbacks: many candies are extremely sticky or tough, flavors can be inconsistent with occasional stevia/allulose aftertaste and GI upset, and portions feel small. Overall, SmartSweets is good if cutting sugar, but texture quirks and formula variability make it a compromise for purists.

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1,537 reviews and posts

  • Some of their products are good, but most are too chewy making them not enjoyable.

  • I have personally found better, low sugar, gummy alternatives out there. I find the texture to be pretty off on these, as they are incredibly sticky and uncomfortable to fully chew other than that the flavor is good on most. I wouldn’t recommend the Swedish fish ones though those taste pretty off.

  • I wanted to like this product as a healthier alternative for candy but the texture throws me off. They aren’t gummy like regular candies, they’re more chewy.

  • These are so good! Everyone is looking to cut sugar but some days you just want something! I love these. Tastes like I’m eating a full sugar candy! I still don’t eat them often because I really don’t eat any sugar anymore but these are a good alternative

  • Of all the different “more healthy” treat brands I’ve tried these are by far my least favorite. To me they all have a weird texture, awful flavor, and I honestly rather eat something unhealthy than these!

  • They’re good snacks but not quite a substitute for the real thing. Definitely do buy them quite a bit though

  • I love the taste of these!! I love that the ingredients are clean!!! It is also nice that I can get them at many mainstream places now! The only problem is I can't eat just one, I end up eating the whole bag!!!

  • I love how this brand makes vegan gummy products that ar4e usually hard to find, but they are soooo sticky and gummy that they get stuck in my teeth every time. They also have a strange unfulfilling sweet flavor, maybe a sugar alternative.

  • A really well done “better for you” candy option. Love the breadth of selection. Did find that some stick to my teeth way more than I would like. Would still repurchase other types though.

  • Love love love smart sweets! Gummy fish are my favorite. You’re not going to feel like you’re making a healthy choice because they truly do taste as good as regular candies.

  • Love this as a healthier option to my usual sweet tooth gummies - the sugar/carbs/calories are much lower.

  • Love them all!! It’s a treat without all the sugar. And way better for my little ones.

  • I LOVE gummies but I am really health conscious. Smart sweets helps me scratch my sugar craving without having to compromise on my health goals. My go-to is the gummy worms!!

  • Pros: accessible, found at local grocery store. Variety of great candies that normally don't have a reduced/no sugar alternative. Cons: small package, not-so-small price. Bottom line: I (and my kid) would eat way more if I could afford it. And now I'm craving their peach rings.

  • I love the dark chocolate coconut bars. I think the dark chocolate peanut butter cups are a bit odd..the peanut butter is almost powdery? Still had a good taste

  • Smart Sweets = Snacking Genius! 😍🍬 Okay, seriously, where have these been all my life? Smart Sweets are like the superhero of candy – they satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without the sugar crash aftermath. 🦸‍♀️💥 They're guilt-free, chewy, and bursting with flavor. Plus, they've got that perfect 'stretchy pants not required' portion size. You feel me, right? 🙌 I'm officially addicted to their gummy bears, and I have zero regrets. It's like a sweet secret I can't stop sharing. 🤐🍭 Smart Sweets, you've won me over! Consider my snacking game officially elevated. 💪💃

  • What is this wizardry?! Super tasty without the sugar intake…although you’d never know sugar wasn’t an ingredient.

  • I love SmartSweets. They make me feel good about what I’m eating. The only thing is they don’t have a lot of product in each package, although I’m sure that’s for portion control.