To save money, prepare and pack your own snacks rather than purchasing them on the run. Snacks you prepare yourself can also be healthier.

• Apple slices and peanut butter.
• Yogurt and canned fruit.
• Carrot and turnip strips with hummus for dip.
• Fruit salad made with fresh, frozen or canned fruits.
• Whole grain cereal with white milk or unsweetened fortified soy beverage and fresh or frozen berries.
• Unsalted nuts and a banana.
• Homemade whole wheat muffin with cheese cubes and an orange.