Make Your Own Pop Tarts, Other Convenience Foods

They’re called convenience foods for a reason. But take a little time to make many items yourself, while still enjoying the convenience of ready-to-eat foods with a cheaper price tag — and, sometimes, a healthier result. Some prepackaged foods (such as frozen pizzas) can be expensive, or perhaps filled with artificial ingredients (fruit rolls). Now you can enjoy all of these whenever you like, without emptying your wallet, and with ingredients you choose.Learn to make homemade Pol-Tarts, microwave popcorn, chewy granola bars and more with ideas from Living on the Cheap.