HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

The pumpkin is carved, the candles are lit and the costumes are ready. Halloween is here! Wishing you safe and fun trick-or-treating this evening ... hoot, hoot!

RECIPE: OAT CHOCOLATE ENERGY BALLS

These energy balls have become my favourite afternoon pick-me-ups -- they are so tasty that I can rarely have just one. My friend introduced me to these satisfying little gems, and the recipe is originally from Natural Nutrition.

Ingredients:
1 cup oats
1 cup flaxseeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup dried cranberries (I've used dried cherries and dried blueberries too)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/3 cup raw honey

Directions:
Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Roll into golf-sized balls and freeze until firm. Keep in the freezer to easily find whenever you need an afternoon boost.

Enjoy!