Description
Delightful no-bake cookies combining zesty lemon, chewy oats, and a hint of nutty flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and tools (mixing bowl, saucepan, baking sheet lined with parchment paper).
- Melt the Nut Butter and Sweetener: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine nut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Stir until melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Lemon Zest and Juice: Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Mix in Oats: Add oats to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Optional Additions: Fold in coconut flakes, chia seeds, or extras if desired.
- Shape the Cookies: Form mounds on the baking sheet, pressing them down slightly.
- Chill the Cookies: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, serve or let them sit at room temperature before enjoying.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter; for a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake cookies, lemon cookies, healthy snacks, oat cookies, easy dessert