Ingredients
– 2 cups rolled oats
– ½ cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
– ½ cup honey or maple syrup
– 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for extra flavor)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– A pinch of salt
– Optional toppings: Shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or extra lemon zest
Instructions
Making Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies is straightforward and can be accomplished in just a few minutes. Follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
3. Add the Oats: Gradually stir in the rolled oats until fully coated with the wet mixture.
4. Season with Salt: Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors and mix again.
5. Form Cookies: Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and form them into cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Chill: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the cookies to set.
7. Serve: Once set, your cookies are ready to be enjoyed!
These easy steps ensure that you’ll be able to create an incredible batch of Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 3g