Penny Saver Bulletin

Today’s Penny Saver Bulletin is regarding making treats at home. Not only can you create healthy treats, but you can also save money by doing so. It probably goes without saying, but being a penny saver also includes an economy of time, too.

Although not cost effective for a penny saver, it is certainly easier to pick up treats while in the grocery store while getting the basics. But, have you taken a look at the label recently? You not only have white flour and processed sugar but also glycerin, preservatives that you cannot pronounce plus BHA/BHT sprayed inside the package (to keep the food from sticking). That "bargain" treat is really not one for a penny saver as the extra costs show up in vitamin costs, health issues and medical costs.

For less than the cost of highly processed white flour, a penny saver can use Spelt flour. It has the same consistency as white flour and it’s incredibly different in nutritional value. Getting Stevia – also known as "Sweet Leaf" instead of sugar – again at less the cost of processed sugar, a penny saver can add nutrients to treats.

So, what does a penny saver do to save time once the good food has been traded for the "too processed with no nutritional value food"? After-all, the idea is not to make your life more difficult! For an example, get the ingredients for your favorite cookie recipe – exchanging white flour with the spelt flour and stevia for the sugar – get enough for 4 recipes. Mix up the four batches at the same time, divide it and store three in the freezer. With healthy snacks like this, you can save time, money and improve your health which is a marvelous thing for a penny saver.