In a small bowl, sift together the 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 4 teaspoons cinnamon.
Peel the zucchini and then measure out 3 1/2 cups zucchini and set aside.
In the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer, add 3 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup apple sauce, and 4 teaspoon Homemade Vanilla Extract. Beat until just combined.
Mix in the dry ingredients 1 cup at a time, until all of the dry ingredients is mixed well into the batter.
Add the shredded zucchini into the bowl of the KitchenAid mixer and then mix on low until combined.
Measure out 1 cup of the chocolate chips and then add them to the batter and mix slightly to combine.
Spray two loaf pans with non-stick spray.
Pour the Chocolate Zucchini Bread batter into the two prepared pans.
Place the pans into the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes.
Remove the pans from the oven and let the Chocolate Zucchini Bread loafs rest for 5 minutes.
Remove the loafs from the pans and rest to cool on a cooling rack.
Finally, slice, serve and then enjoy!
Notes
Cook time can vary from 45-60 minutes depending on the oven. Check the Chocolate Chip Zucchini bread at 45 minutes with a toothpick inserted into the center. When done, the batter will no longer stick, but can look like tiny crumbs clinging.If still doughy, cook for an additional 5 minutes and recheck doneness.