Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line baking trays with parchment paper or silpat mat.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda.

Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add in the apple sauce, oil and coconut. Stir in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips. If you use coconut oil, the dough may be hard to incorporate and you could use your hands to get it together.

Stir together until you get a firm batter.

Scoop the cookie dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place 8 balls, spaced 4 inches apart, on each of the baking sheets. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top and around the sides of the cookie balls.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes , or just until set. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.