Description
Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a refreshing and easy treat that combines zesty lemon flavor with chewy oats. Perfect for warm days, these no-bake cookies require minimal effort, making them an ideal snack for busy lifestyles. With their sunny hue and delightful taste, they’re sure to brighten any occasion. Customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an extra twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
- Zest and juice the lemons; set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter and honey until smooth.
- Remove from heat; stir in oats, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment-lined trays; shape as desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg