Macadamia Nut and Davidson's Plum Energy Balls

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No-bake energy balls combining crunchy macadamia nuts and tangy Davidson's plum for a uniquely Australian snack. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, turns raw macadamia nuts, dates pitted, Davidson's plum powder 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 Australian cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a food processor, pulse 1 cup raw macadamia nuts until coarsely chopped but not powdered, about 10 pulses.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup pitted dates, 2 tbsp Davidson's plum powder, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to the processor. Blend until mixture is sticky and holds together when pressed, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
  4. Step 4: Roll each ball in extra desiccated coconut to coat the exterior.
  5. Step 5: Place the balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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