Popsugar Lifestyle Food Foods Cheaper to Make Rather Than Buy 7 Food Items You Should Stop Buying (and Make Instead!) 19 August, 2017 by Sara Yoo View On One Page Photo 1 of 7 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 1 Hummus At more than $5 for a 10-ounce tub, hummus can be a costly purchase when you consider that garbanzo beans cost about $1 for a 15-ounce can. Hit up an ethnic market for deals on tahini, and blend till your heart's content! Photo: Nicole Perry Previous Next Start Slideshow FoodMoneyBudget TipsHome LifeDIY