No-Bake Lemon Cookies

Ingredients (makes ~12 cookies)

• 1 cup rolled oats (quick oats work best)

• ½ cup shredded coconut (optional but great for texture)

• ¼ cup almond flour or crushed graham crackers

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted (or butter)

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, combine oats, coconut, almond flour, and salt.

2. Add wet ingredients
   Stir in honey/maple syrup, melted coconut oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until well combined.

3. Form cookies
   Scoop about 1½ tbsp of mixture and shape into small cookies. Flatten slightly.

4. Chill
   Place on a lined tray and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until firm.

5. Serve or store
   Enjoy straight from the fridge!

Optional Lemon Glaze

Mix:

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice

Drizzle over chilled cookies and let set for 10 minutes.

Tips & Variations

• Extra lemony: Add more zest or a drop of lemon extract

• Vegan: Use maple syrup

• Protein boost: Add 1–2 tbsp vanilla protein powder

• Sugar-free: Use powdered erythritol + sugar-free syrup

Storage

• Refrigerator: up to 1 week

• Freezer: up to 2 months

If you’d like, I can make this keto, vegan-only, or with white chocolate 🍋🍪