Preheat oven to 350° and prepare a 8x8 inch (or 9x9) baking dish or brownie pan. Spray with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and chai spices. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the coconut oil, and sugar with an electric mixer. Beat in the egg and vanilla on slow speed until well incorporated.

Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet just until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips if using. Spread batter (it will be quite thick) into prepared pan and press into an even layer.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just starting to brown on edges and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan and cutting into squares.