Zesty Lemon Oatmeal Bites (No-Bake & Irresistible)
These delightful Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are the perfect combination of tangy lemon flavor and chewy oatmeal goodness. With just a handful of ingredients and no oven required, they’re quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious! Ideal for summer treats or when you want a sweet treat without the extra effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Sugar
- Butter
- Milk
- Lemon pudding (instant)
- Quick oats
- Vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare Base: In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix sugar, butter, and milk. Stir occasionally to melt the ingredients, then bring to a boil.
- Boil: Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat, add vanilla, and whisk in lemon pudding until smooth.
- Incorporate Oats: Stir in quick oats until fully combined.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a wax paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Cool & Set: Let the cookies cool completely on the wax paper before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies at room temperature for a softer texture or in the refrigerator for a firmer bite.
- Experiment with different pudding flavors for a twist on this classic recipe!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~130 kcal
- Sugar: ~10g
- Sodium: ~50mg
- Fat: ~5g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: ~10mg