Description
A refreshing and easy no-bake cookie made with rolled oats, nut butter, honey, and lemon for a tangy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 small lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and measure everything first.
- Zest the lemon, then cut and juice it.
- Combine the dry base: oats and optional add-ins in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture over the oats and stir until combined.
- Check the texture and adjust with lemon juice or oats if needed.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop and shape the cookies.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Finish and dust with powdered sugar or add extra chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
These cookies can be customized with various add-ins and are perfect for lunchboxes. Use fresh lemon for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake cookies, lemon cookies, oatmeal cookies, quick snacks, easy dessert