Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan with coconut oil and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, coconut oil, eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well-blended.

Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and stir to combine, taking care not to over-stir.

Add the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips and fold into the mixture until well-blended. Pour the mixture into the greased loaf pan and spread evenly.

Place in the oven and bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean from the center of the loaf.

Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. If desired, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.