Description
Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a delightful, refreshing treat that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the wholesome goodness of oats. Perfect for summer picnics or a quick snack at home, these cookies are not only easy to prepare but also require no baking, making them an ideal choice for those who want a healthy dessert without the fuss. With the delightful combination of creamy nut butter and natural sweeteners, these cookies will satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping things light and nutritious. Enjoy them chilled as a quick energy boost or serve them at gatherings for a crowd-pleasing snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined into a thick and sticky dough.
- Scoop out small portions and shape them into balls or flatten them into cookie shapes.
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once set, enjoy your zesty cookies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg