Homemade vs Store-Bought: Which Is Cheaper?
In this week’s video, I’m breaking down the true cost of making four common kitchen staples at home — marshmallow fluff, mayo, pizza crust, and Italian salad dressing — and comparing them to popular store brands. These quick recipes don’t just save money, they also taste better and cut down on unnecessary ingredients!
👇 RECIPES & COST BREAKDOWNS 👇
🍯 Homemade Marshmallow Fluff - https://youtu.be/KvXqK7INrbs
Recipe:
¾ cup maple syrup
3 Tbsp beef gelatin
1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Yields ~5 cups (≈ three store-bought jars)
Cost Breakdown:
Maple syrup: $2.25
Gelatin: $0.53
Vanilla: $0.23
✅ Total: $3.00 for 5 cups
🥚 Homemade Mayonnaise - https://youtu.be/FtXtvMhAcYc
Recipe:
1 cup oil
2 egg yolks
2 Tbsp mustard
2 Tbsp apple scrap vinegar
½ tsp salt
Cost Breakdown:
Oil: $2.35 (based on $5/jar)
Eggs: $0.17 (split cost, $3/dozen)
Mustard + vinegar + salt: $0.28
✅ Total: $2.67 per batch (1.25 cups)
🍕 Homemade Pizza Crust
Recipe:
2½ cups flour
2 Tbsp oil
2 tsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
dried oregano
Cost Breakdown:
Flour: $0.64
Oil: $0.21
Oregano: $0.30
Yeast + salt + sugar: $0.07
✅ Total: $1.22 per crust
🥗 Homemade Italian Dressing
Recipe:
1½ cups olive oil
½ cup apple scrap vinegar - https://youtu.be/wlpkw8DsIfY
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
Cost Breakdown:
Olive oil: $2.26
Vinegar: $0.02 (homemade)
Honey: $0.24
Seasoning: $0.22
✅ Total: $2.73 per 2 cups
TOTAL MONTHLY SAVINGS: If you make each of these just a couple of times per month, the savings add up quickly — $70+ per month for simple swaps that take minutes to make.
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