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Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies Recipe

4.8 from 651 reviews

These Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a refreshing and healthy snack featuring rolled oats, zesty lemon, and natural peanut butter, all bound together with maple syrup and coconut oil. No baking required—just mix, shape, and chill for a quick treat packed with flavor and texture, perfect for a light dessert or energizing snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Flavorings

  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. This mixture brings together all the flavors and textures needed for your no-bake cookies.
  2. Mix until thick and sticky: Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture turns thick and sticky, which will help the cookies hold their shape once formed.
  3. Shape the cookies: Using your hands or a spoon, scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-size balls or flatten them into cookie shapes according to your preference.
  4. Chill to set: Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up and achieve the perfect chewy texture.
  5. Serve and enjoy: Once the cookies have set, enjoy these zesty, no-bake lemon oatmeal treats as a quick snack or light dessert that’s both flavorful and nourishing.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Adjust sweetness by using more or less maple syrup or honey according to your taste.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • To add a crunch, try mixing in some chopped nuts or seeds.
  • If the mixture is too sticky, chill it for a few minutes before shaping.

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