Soak 12 -14 pitted dates in about warm water for 15 mins. Or, use medjool dates that are really soft and do not need soaking. Drain them well, if soaking and keep aside.
In a pan, add 1 cup rolled oats and toast until fragrant (about 2 mins).
Now, toast 1 cup sesame seeds until they pop. I used a mix of black and white seeds. Do this on a low flame.
In a blender jar ( or a mixie jar), add the oats and sesame seeds first and grind to a coarse mix. Remove it from the blender.
Now, add the dates ( fully drained, if you have soaked it) and add any flavourings you like ( cardamom, vanilla) and 1 tsp coconut oil.
Mix the oats, sesame mix with the dates. I find using my hands the easiest way to do this.
Melt chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave ( or using a double boiler) and coat the balls
I find using a fork to coat the balls easiest way to do it. Lift a ball with a fork, dip it in melted chocolate, let the melted chocolate drip and set aside to cool