I ran across this page while looking for an economical solution for snack bars while hiking. Some of the snacks, especially the more natural and healthy options can be quite expensive. If you like to experiment in the kitchen like I do, this website (The Yummy Life) is well worth checking out!

https://www.theyummylife.com/Homemade_KIND_Bars

Almond/Apricot and Cranberry/Cashew bars, made at a fraction of the price of their store bought counterparts!