Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Grease a 9x5 loaf pan with baking spray and set aside.

Step 3

Whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

Step 4

Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

Step 5

Fold the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips into the batter until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the loaf pan.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for 50-55 minutes. If a toothpick inserted into the center doesn't come out clean, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the loaf pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.