Frugal Food Gifts: Simple to Make & Give

Frugal 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

~Erin Huffstetler

Erin Huffstetler is a freelance writer specializing in frugal living tips and tricks. Her work has appeared in numerous print and electronic publications including Family Circle, Guideposts For Kids and Pregnancy. As the stay-at-home mom of two young kids, Erin is always looking for new ways to live better for less.