Description
Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a delightful and refreshing treat that perfectly balances zesty lemon flavor with the wholesome goodness of oats. These cookies require no baking, making them an ideal choice for warm days or when you’re short on time. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these chewy delights in no time. Perfect as a quick snack, dessert, or picnic addition, these vegan-friendly cookies are not only delicious but also healthy thanks to natural sweeteners and nutritious oats. Enjoy them on their own or paired with fresh fruit for a bright and satisfying treat.
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 coconut oil (melted)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
- Using your hands or a spoon, 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 Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg