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A plate of zesty lemon oatmeal no bake cookies on a white dish set on a light wooden board, lemon zest dusting and oats visible, with a fresh lemon wedge and a mint leaf in the background; bright natural light highlights the chewy texture and sunny color.

Zesty Lemon Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Easy Summer Treat

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No-bake lemon oat cookies made with oats, almond butter, maple syrup, and lemon zest for a bright, healthy snack. Ready in minutes and perfect for summer.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, gently warm almond butter and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt.
  4. In a bowl, mix oats and shredded coconut; pour in the warm wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Roll spoonfuls into 12 small balls or flatten into cookies; refrigerate 15–20 minutes until firm.

Notes

  • Chill time helps cookies set; you can store them up to a week in the fridge.
  • Customize with chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
  • Replace almond butter with peanut butter for a different flavor profile.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 90 Kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 15 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
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