Don't Be a Cookie Monster

Cookies are nice, but they make you fat and sluggish; here's an alternative. I wish I could say I created this recipe but I didn't. I found it in one of those foodie newsletters at the local market. It's fun to make and to eat, and really good for you too:

ZING BARS

1 C. raisins, currants, dried cherries, dried cranberries, prunes, or combination
1 C. peanuts or nut combination, raw or roasted 

    (Try sunflower seeds, almonds and cashews)

1 TBSP. fresh ginger, grated or crystallized 

2 TBSP. hemp or sesame seeds

2 TBSP. honey (or maple syrup or molasses; I think molasses works best) 

1. Grind dry ingredients in a food processor until chunky, but not too fine. Add honey (or molasses or syrup) and pulse until blended. 

2. Using a rubber spatula, shape into a square between sheets of wax paper, to ¾” thickness. 

3. Refrigerate at least one hour, although the longer the better.

4. Cut into squares and wrap individually.