Description
These No-Bake Lemon Oatmeal Cookies are a bright and citrusy treat that comes together in minutes. Made with oats, almond butter, honey, and fresh lemon, they’re a healthy and delicious snack that requires no oven. Perfect for a quick dessert, meal prep, or a light afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
Instructions
- Warm the Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, stir honey (or maple syrup) and almond butter until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add the Lemon Flavor: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Mix in the Oats: Pour the wet mixture over the oats in a mixing bowl and stir well.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form small balls and flatten them into cookies.
- Chill & Set: Place cookies on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Enjoy: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- If the cookies feel too soft, chill them for a bit longer.
- Want a stronger lemon flavor? Add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest.
- For a crunchier texture, mix in chopped nuts or coconut flakes.
- To make them vegan, swap honey for maple syrup or agave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Lemon oat cookies, no-bake lemon cookies, healthy lemon oatmeal cookies, easy no-bake cookies, gluten-free lemon cookies