Ready-made brownie mix can actually be really cheap at the store and worth it if you need to bake a quick treat. And you don’t need to settle for regular old brownies either. Northern Cheapskate has some great ideas for frugally upgrading your store-bought brownie mix. Take a look:

Peanut Butter Brownies

• Make brownies according to the directions on the box and pour the batter into the pan.
• Microwave about 1/2 cup of peanut butter until it’s runny.
• Pour the melted peanut butter in strips on top of the batter in the pan.
• Use a regular knife to swirl the peanut butter into the batter.
• Bake as directed and enjoy!

Mocha Brownies

• Prepare brownies as the packaging directs, but replace the water with coffee.
• Pour in 1/2 a sack of chocolate chips (optional).
• Pour the batter into a grease pan and bake as directed.

Find 2 more easy recipe ideas over at Northern Cheapskate’s Four Ways to Dress Up a Store-Bought Brownie Mix.