Description
Delicious no-bake cookies combining the zesty flavor of lemon with the wholesome heartiness of rolled oats, perfect for summer treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup natural nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- Zest and juice of 2 large lemons
- A pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, dried fruit, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and a mixing bowl.
- Combine rolled oats, nut butter, and sweetener in the bowl.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to the mixture.
- Stir until combined; if too dry, add more nut butter.
- If using add-ins, mix them in until evenly distributed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and form mixture into balls or patties.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy your cookies and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Do not skip the chilling step, as it helps achieve the right cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake cookies, lemon cookies, oatmeal cookies, summer treats, healthy desserts