Macadamia and Davidson's Plum Energy Balls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

No-bake energy balls blending crunchy macadamia nuts with tangy Davidson's plum powder for a nutrient-packed Australian snack. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, turns macadamia nuts, rolled oats, dates, pitted into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 8, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 10 large dates, pitted
• 2 tbsp Davidson's plum powder
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 cup macadamia nuts and 1/2 cup rolled oats until finely chopped but not powdered, about 10 pulses.
2. Step 2: Add 10 pitted dates, 2 tbsp Davidson's plum powder, 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the processor.
3. Step 3: Process the mixture for 1-2 minutes until it clumps together and holds shape when pressed between fingers.
4. Step 4: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 16 equal-sized balls about 1 inch in diameter. If too sticky, refrigerate mixture for 10 minutes before rolling.
5. Step 5: Place the energy balls on a lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving as a tangy, nutty snack.