Description
Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the wholesome goodness of oats. These easy-to-make cookies require no baking, making them an ideal option for those warm summer days when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. With a prep time of just 10 minutes, they come together quickly and offer a healthy snack alternative that both kids and adults will love. Enjoy them as a refreshing dessert at picnics, or simply indulge in their chewy texture and refreshing flavor any time you crave something sweet and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir until the mixture is well combined and thick.
- Scoop small portions and shape into balls or flatten into cookies.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy your chilled cookies as a tasty snack or dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh lemon zest. Experiment with different nut butters or add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits for variety. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.