Preheat the oven to 350 °F for loaf or 375 °F for muffins.
To a large bowl, add the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, espresso powder and chocolate chips. Whisk to combine.
In a medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, oil and eggs.
Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add the shredded zucchini and fold to combine.
Muffins
Line a muffin tray with 10-12 liners and fill nearly full.
Bake for 21-25 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out mostly clean or the center of the muffins bounce back when pressed lightly.
Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Loaf
Grease a 9x4 (or 8x4) loaf pan or line with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
Pour mixture into loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out mostly clean or the center of the loaf bounces back when pressed.
Allow to cool for 1 hour, then remove from the pan and slice.
Notes
LeftoversStore leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.