{"id":439790,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=439790"},"modified":"2026-01-11T06:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:59:52","slug":"easy-christmas-recipes-with-few-ingredients-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-christmas-recipes-with-few-ingredients-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Feel-Good Christmas Recipes with Few Ingredients for a Healthy Holiday Delight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and of course, delicious food. Imagine whipping up delightful treats that not only taste great but also keep your health in check. These two simple recipes will brighten your festive table while making your taste buds dance with joy!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-christmas-recipes-with-few-ingredients-healthy\/#Gingerbread_Banana_Oatmeal_Cookies\" >Gingerbread Banana Oatmeal Cookies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-christmas-recipes-with-few-ingredients-healthy\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-christmas-recipes-with-few-ingredients-healthy\/#Cranberry_Almond_Energy_Bites\" >Cranberry Almond Energy Bites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/easy-christmas-recipes-with-few-ingredients-healthy\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gingerbread_Banana_Oatmeal_Cookies\"><\/span>Gingerbread Banana Oatmeal Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6259276\/pexels-photo-6259276.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Gingerbread Banana Oatmeal Cookies\" title=\"Gingerbread Banana Oatmeal Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Taryn Elliott on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/black-coffee-and-gingerbread-cookies-on-oatmeal-porridge-6259276\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:GoldenRod\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clean-banana-oat-cookies-1760532381.jpg\" alt=\"Clean Banana Oat Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/254832\/clean-banana-oat-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clean Banana Oat Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 3.9 (147 reviews). Total Time: 25 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Gainsboro\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iced-gingerbread-oatmeal-cookies-1760532381.jpg\" alt=\"Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/iced-gingerbread-oatmeal-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (190 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Aquamarine\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/healthy-gingerbread-oatmeal-breakfast-cookies-1760532381.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amyshealthybaking.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/11\/healthy-gingerbread-oatmeal-breakfast-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Amy&#039;s Healthy Baking<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (41 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These cookies are a magical blend of warm spices and wholesome ingredients, creating a soft and chewy treat that feels like a cozy hug. Made with ripe bananas and oats, they come together in no time, perfect for busy holiday mornings or as a sweet snack during festive gatherings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 ripe bananas<\/li>\n<li>1 cup rolled oats<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground ginger<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup honey or maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>Optional: dark chocolate chips or nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these cookies special is their simplicity and the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. The combination of bananas and oats not only makes them healthy but also gives them a lovely chewy texture. Plus, they\u2019re naturally sweetened, so you can indulge without the guilt! These cookies are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a hot cup of tea, bringing a touch of holiday cheer to any moment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-oat-cookies-1760532388.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread oat cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/GQHqB4hueYs\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread oat cookies<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iced-gingerbread-oatmeal-cookies-sallys-baking-1760532388.jpg\" alt=\"Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies | Sally&#039;s Baking\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-bgksSoc42A\" target=\"_blank\">Iced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies | Sally&#039;s Baking<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-oatmeal-cookies-combining-the-best-of-1760532388.jpg\" alt=\"GINGERBREAD OATMEAL COOKIES combining the best of ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C01pgGkrxbe\/\" target=\"_blank\">GINGERBREAD OATMEAL COOKIES combining the best of &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cranberry_Almond_Energy_Bites\"><\/span>Cranberry Almond Energy Bites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/3551698\/pexels-photo-3551698.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Cranberry Almond Energy Bites\" title=\"Cranberry Almond Energy Bites\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Fallon Michael on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-photo-of-granola-on-spoon-3551698\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:HoneyDew\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cranberry-almond-energy-bites-1760532385.jpg\" alt=\"Cranberry Almond Energy Bites\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecreativebite.com\/cranberry-almond-energy-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cranberry Almond Energy Bites<\/a><\/strong> from The Creative Bite<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.6 (148 reviews). Total Time: 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Coral\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cranberry-almond-energy-balls-1760532385.jpg\" alt=\"Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/8013418\/cranberry-almond-energy-balls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls<\/a><\/strong> from EatingWell<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (13 reviews). Total Time: 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/broken-images.jpg'\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/no-bake-cranberry-almond-energy-bites-1760532385.jpg\" alt=\"No Bake Cranberry Almond Energy Bites\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lovetobeinthekitchen.com\/2017\/02\/07\/no-bake-cranberry-almond-energy-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\">No Bake Cranberry Almond Energy Bites<\/a><\/strong> from Love to be in the Kitchen &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These no-bake energy bites are a festive treat that packs a nutritious punch. With a delightful mix of tart cranberries and crunchy almonds, these little delights are perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert option that everyone will love.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup rolled oats<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup almond butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup dried cranberries<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup honey or agave syrup<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup chopped almonds<\/li>\n<li>Optional: a pinch of salt and cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What sets these energy bites apart is their balance of flavors and textures, making each bite a delightful experience. The natural sweetness from the cranberries combined with the rich, creamy almond butter creates a taste sensation that\u2019s both satisfying and nourishing. Perfect for last-minute holiday gatherings, they\u2019re not only easy to make but also a hit among both kids and adults. These little gems will keep you energized through all the holiday bustle while still feeling like a treat!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in the joy of the season with two simple yet delightful Christmas recipes that bring health and happiness to your holiday table.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":446207,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3626],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-439790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christmas","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=439790"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439790\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/446207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439790"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=439790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}