Mediterranean Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
These Mediterranean Lemon Oatmeal Cookies are soft, lightly sweet, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Made with oats, olive oil, and lemon zest, they’re a lighter cookie inspired by Mediterranean ingredients—perfect for tea time, snacks, or a simple homemade dessert
Time
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12–15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup honey or sugar
1 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Optional Topping
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl whisk olive oil, honey (or sugar), egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4️⃣ Combine the Dough
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
5️⃣ Shape the Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking tray and flatten slightly.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden.
7️⃣ Add Optional Glaze
Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Tips
✔ Add chopped almonds or pistachios for a Mediterranean twist.
✔ Use whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
✔ Sprinkle extra lemon zest on top for stronger citrus flavor.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 120 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 5 g