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Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Zesty Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies for Easy Summer Treats

These Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a refreshing and healthy treat perfect for summer, combining chewy oats and zesty lemon in an easy, no-bake recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats and a pinch of salt.
  2. Melt 1/4 cup of coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, the melted coconut oil, zest from 1 lemon, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and stir until a uniform dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into small balls about 1 to 2 inches in diameter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature and store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

You can customize these cookies by adding coconut or white chocolate. For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.

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