Save Dough and Let the Pounds Go! DIY Healthy Snacks

A jar of organic peanut butter will run you at least $4, and if you go for almond butter, it's $5 or $6. Save money by making fresh nut butter in a food processor. You can choose to use strictly peanuts or almonds, or make this recipe for mixed nut butter.

You can easily pick up a box of granola bars for around $6, but most tend to be made with a lot of extra sugar. Choose your own ingredients and make a healthier version at home. This recipe for DIY granola bars calls for freeze-dried berries and almond butter. Still not inspired? Here are more of our favorite homemade granola bar recipes.

To satisfy your sweet cravings, get creative by making your own popsicles — these vegan Fudgsicles are just 79 calories. Pick up an ice pop mold or go the less-expensive route with paper cups and Popsicle sticks. You'll not only save money, but you can customize the pops with your favorite fruity ingredients.

Are you a huge fan of Larabars? Save your $1.50 and make your own fruit and nut bars with this simple recipe. All said and done, it'll cost you 65 cents a bar. If you're a fan of smaller bites, this recipe incorporates shredded coconut and dried apricots.

Yogurt is full of calcium and protein, but it costs about $1 a container, which can start to add up if you enjoy this snack often. Did you know you can easily make your own yogurt? All you need is milk and a few tablespoons of plain yogurt (to act as a starter culture), and you can whip up a huge batch of creamy, tangy yogurt for much less dough. If you're dairy-free, here's a quick way to DIY vegan Greek yogurt.

What kind of a snack would yogurt be without a sprinkle of granola? Buy a bag that's homemade, and it'll cost you $8 to $12. Save your money and bake up your own batch with this recipe for almond and flaxseed granola.

Noshing on corn chips and salsa is a healthy way to satisfy a crunchy craving, but for a fresh jar of salsa, you'll end up spending $4 to $6. It's easy to make your own, and since you choose the ingredients, you can make it even healthier by adding fresh mango, red peppers, pineapple, and fresh tomato. For less than $6, you'll end up with an enormous bowl of homemade salsa that will last you a week.

To save money on energy bites, try this recipe for no-bake peanut butter balls. It makes a great pre- or post-workout snack and is much less expensive than buying the ones at the store.

Veggies and hummus offer a filling, high-fiber snack, but if you're addicted to this garlicky dip, you likely spend $6 or more on every tub. Making hummus couldn't be easier. Just add chickpeas (or black beans), garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to your food processor, and in minutes, you'll be enjoying fresh, creamy hummus, all for just a few bucks.

This might be one of the easiest snacks you'll ever make, and you'll also save money since a fruit leather costs around $0.50 to $0.75 — these are only $0.19 per serving. You only need a jar of unsweetened applesauce, ground cinnamon, a Silpat silicone baking mat, and an oven.

The perfect snack to grab after a workout, protein bars can get pricey. So make your own using a food processor and your favorite protein powder and you're sure to save some dough.

This frozen treat may not sound like the healthiest snack, but when it's made with frozen banana and peanut butter, you can feel good grabbing a spoon. Feel free to try different fruits like pineapple or you can even add spinach.