Enjoy delicious homemade savings by making your own smoothies and bars!
Come summer, everyone loves the convenience of a fruity granola bar, and smoothie shops beckon on hot days. But whether it’s poolside nibbles or refreshing drinks on the porch, don’t get burned by the price of summertime snacks. These favorites are prime candidates for a little DIY.
Hungry for inspiration? These recipes are sure to tempt your taste buds without teasing your wallet.
Sweet and creamy sounds pretty dreamy in this Strawberry Almond Butter Smoothie opens in a new tab.
Sunflower Cherry Oatmeal Bars opens in a new tab are great for dessert, perhaps with ice cream opens in a new tab (a Sure Deal!), yet work well for a picnic too.
For a drink that's packed with the nutrients of hearty greens but tastes like a perfect blend of fruit, try a Double Green Smoothie opens in a new tab.
Filling and satisfying, Chewy Chocolate Cherry Bars opens in a new tab are good food on the go.
Cherry Orange Oatmeal Outdoors Bars opens in a new tab make a quick energy-boosting snack.
Use any of your favorite summertime fruits such as strawberries, peaches or raspberries in this Mixed Fruit Smoothie opens in a new tab.
Money-saving tips
Be a smooth operator with these four money-saving tips for homemade smoothies.
Big chill. Buy and freeze fruit when it’s in season (and often at great prices). Used in place of ice, it thickens your drink and is a great way to use fruit before it spoils.
Thrifty mixer. Use up and experiment with beverages already in your fridge such as orange juice or milk.
Green machine. A smoothie is a great vehicle for that handful of healthy leafy greens sitting in your fridge or freezer.
Measured savings. If you overestimate quantities, any leftover liquid in the blender can be frozen into ice pops!
Our top tip for saving money on homemade bars is to shop the bulk bins. From oats to seeds to dried fruit, many of the best bar ingredients (great flavors + nutritional benefits) are available in the bulk department. You can buy only what you need and save on packaging too.Turn to The Whole Deal® value guide opens in a new tab for more ways to save this summer. With $55+ in coupons opens in a new tab, Sure Deals opens in a new tab, 10 new 5-ingredient budget-friendly recipes opens in a new tab and money-saving tips opens in a new tab you can enjoy the best of summer for less.
Do you have a favorite summertime smoothie or bar recipe? Share it in the comments section below.
