Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing with melted coconut oil or cooking spray and flour. Tap out any excess flour over the sink.

Grate washed zucchini with the large hole shred. Place in a bowl and set aside.

In a bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well.

In a separate large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Add in the sugar and oil mixture and combine. Note that the mix will be very dry.

Add in the grated zucchini and mix. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes for the zucchini to release moisture.

Once the zucchini has released some moisture and the batter resembles a batter, fold in the chocolate chips. Scoop into the prepared muffin tins and bake for 14-16 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.