Description
These Zesty Lemon Oatmeal Bites are a quick and delicious no-bake treat bursting with bright lemon flavor. Made with easy pantry ingredients like lemon pudding mix, quick oats, and a buttery sugar base, they’re perfectly sized for snacking and require no oven time—just a simple stovetop preparation followed by cooling to set. Ideal for a refreshing sweet bite or a light dessert, these oatmeal bites deliver chewy texture and a tangy twist that’s sure to satisfy your cravings in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 box lemon pudding (instant)
- 2 cups quick oats
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Sugar, Butter, and Milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar, butter, and milk constantly until the butter fully melts and the mixture begins to boil.
- Add Lemon Pudding and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the instant lemon pudding mix and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Incorporate Quick Oats: Add the quick oats to the mixture and stir thoroughly to combine everything into a uniform, sticky batter.
- Form Oatmeal Bites: Allow the mixture to cool slightly to make handling easier. Then, roll the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter using your hands.
- Set the Bites: Place the formed oatmeal bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up and set properly.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator to keep them fresh longer.
Notes
- Ensure the mixture is not too hot when rolling to avoid burning your hands; allow it to cool slightly.
- If mixture is too sticky to handle, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
- The bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and pudding mix.
- You can substitute butter with a dairy-free margarine to make it lactose-free.
