Fix your oven racks so that the bread will bake in the lower third position
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray and set it aside
Shred your zucchini (a grater or your food processor can do this quickly) and set it on a plate lined with a couple paper towels and cover with paper towels. You want to absorb some of the liquid but not all
In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, coconut, and chocolate chips until combined.
In a medium bowl, mix your wet ingredients: apple sauce, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
mix the wet ingredients into the dry until fully combined and fold in the zucchini.
Pour the batter into your loaf pan
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread loaf to cool completely on a cooling rack
Slice and serve when the bread has completely cooled
The bread should be stored in an air tight container and can last up to 5 days (if you haven't devoured it before then.
This bread does well being frozen. It should be good up to three months. Thaw the bread overnight in the refrigerator. Allow it to come up to room temperature before serving.