Peanut Butter/Chia Seed Bars

2-1/4 cups  flour
1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
1 tsp.  Baking Powder
1 tsp.   baking soda
1/2 tsp.   salt
1 cup   coconut oil 
1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
2/3 cup  each granulated splenda and packed brown sugar
2   eggs
1 tsp.   vanilla
2/3 Cup Chocolate Chips (Opt.)

1. HEAT oven to 350°F.
2. MIX first 5 ingredients until well blended. Beat butter, peanut butter and sugars in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition.  Sprinkle & Press chocolate chips over the top, if desired.
3. Press Mixture into a greased 9X13" Casserole pan.
4. BAKE 20 to 30 min. or until golden brown. Cool completely.
5. Cut 4X6 to make 24 servings.