Sometimes DIY versions of popular snack foods save money, but other times we make our own because simply because it's better than the original—and Pop Tarts would certainly fall into the latter ...

If you love pop tarts, you need this easy recipe in your life! Learn how to make your own apple cinnamon pop tarts at home.

Giada De Laurentiis' pop tarts are not the toaster pastries that you think. They are fruity, chocolatey, tart-like confections with a crackly surprise inside.

Pop-Tarts says if she shares the recipe, the company will double a donation to Harvesters, a Kansas City Feeding America partner food band.

While you can’t quite recreate that magic artificial flavor and texture of a commercially produced Pop Tart, the homemade version is definitely superior.