Description
Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies offer a bright, zesty treat packed with wholesome ingredients and effortless preparation. Each cookie unites the tang of fresh lemon with the nuttiness of peanut or almond butter, sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. No oven required—just mix, shape, and chill for a quick, nutritious snack or light dessert that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 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 the ingredients are well combined and the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
- Using your hands or a spoon, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll 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 allow them to firm up.
- Once set, enjoy these zesty, no-bake cookies as a quick snack or a light dessert.
Notes
For substitutions, almond butter can replace peanut butter; honey and maple syrup are interchangeable based on preference. Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version. If cookies are too sticky, add more oats; if too dry, add a splash more lemon juice or sweetener. Make ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze up to 3 months. If cookies don’t set, chill longer. Adjust lemon zest for a more pronounced lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American