Macadamia and Davidson's Plum Energy Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

No-bake energy bites combining crunchy macadamias and tart Davidson’s plum powder for a uniquely Australian snack. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, macadamia nuts, Medjool dates 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 110 calories and feeds 12, 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 rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 10 pitted Medjool dates
• 2 tbsp Davidson's plum powder
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pulse 1 cup rolled oats and 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts in a food processor until coarsely ground but still with some texture.
2. Step 2: Add 10 pitted Medjool dates, 2 tbsp Davidson's plum powder, 2 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup almond butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the processor.
3. Step 3: Blend until the mixture comes together and sticks when pressed, scraping down the sides as needed, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands and place on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving as a portable, nutrient-dense snack.