Place the oatmeal and coconut in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until finely ground.
Add the cocoa powder, dates, sunflower seeds, and maple syrup and pulse to combine until the mixture comes together in a sort of dough. Add a few more drops of maple syrup if it's not quite coming together, and pulse again.
Roll mixture into 1 inch balls and roll in the chopped pretzels if desired.
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Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days, or freeze on a lined baking sheet and transfer to a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.