Line a large cookie sheet and an 8" x 8" x 2" pan with parchment paper.

Spread the quinoa, wheat bran, chia seeds, and coconut out on the parchment lined cookie sheet and toast on the middle rack of the oven for 6 to 8 minutes.

Stir dry mixture around on the cookie sheet and toast for another 6 to 8 minutes.

Transfer dry mixture to a large mixing bowl and let cool.

Add the rest of the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) to the quinoa mixture and stir until everything is well combined.

Scrape the mixture into the 8" x 8" lined pan and spread out evenly.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the batter.

Bake for 14 or 15 minutes (until the edges start to brown).

Remove from oven and let cool.

Remove from pan by grasping the edges of the parchment.

Cut into 12 equal pieces.

Eat bars right away or wrap each bar individually and freeze.

Approximate Nutrition Facts (per bar): calories 144, protein 10g, carbs 19g, sugar 11g, fat 3g, fiber

3.6g.