Frugal Homemade Food Gifts for Any Occasion

By: Erin Huffstetler

Frugal homemade food gifts can be a joy to make and eat when you find the right recipe. We've got several for you to try.

Frugal Drinks
Have a friend or family member that enjoys hot drinks like coffee, tea or cocoa? If so, she's sure to love one of more of these gift ideas:

  • Flavored Coffee Creamer
  • Hot Chocolate Mix
  • White Hot Chocolate Mix
  • Cappuccino Mix
  • Chai Tea Mix
  • Spiced Tea Mix

Frugal Snacks
Help your loved ones to tame the munchies by giving one of these simple and affordable snacks:

  • Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
  • Barbequed Popcorn
  • Caramel Popcorn
  • Boiled Peanuts

Frugal Sweets
Sweet tooth, anyone? One of these tasty sweets are sure to do the trick:

  • Cookies in a Jar
  • Peppermint Bark
  • Peanut Butter Fudge
  • Peanut Brittle
  • Brownies in a Jar
  • Biscotti

Frugal and Savory
Have a gourmand on your list? Give one of these, high-end, low-cost gifts a try:

  • Bean Soup Mix
  • Herbal Vinegars
  • Flavored Mayonnaise
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