When I think of summer, I don’t usually think of cookies. Warm, gooey, cookies (in my non-sweet tooth mind) are reserved for the fall and winter, not the hot summer months. So why am I posting a cookie recipe in July? It’s because these 3 ingredient lemon cookies taste like summer. All you need is some kind of nut butter (my favorite is almond butter), a lemon, and maple syrup (or honey).  I sometimes add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor, but that is totally optional.

These 3 ingredient lemon cookies are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and have a lower carb count compared to most cookies.

Makes 12 Cookies

Lemon Cookies (per cookie): Calories: 144, Fat: 11.6g, Total Carbs 8.3g, Fiber 2.2g, (net carbs 6.1g), Protein: 4.3g

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3 Ingredient Lemon Cookies

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time12 mins

Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup Almond Butter
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
• pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

• Heat oven to 350°F
• Mix all ingredients, drop 12 spoonfuls on baking sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes