In a small mug, cup or bowl, mix chia seeds and liquid and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease or spray a loaf pan for baking.
In a small mixing bowl, add applesauce, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla and mix to combine. Add chia seed/liquid mixture and stir to combine.
In a large mixing bowl, add baking powder, baking soda, salt, flour, cocoa powder and 1/2 cup peppermint and mix well.
Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
Pour into loaf pan. Batter will be thick; use spatula to spread into pan. Sprinkle remaining 2 tbsp of crushed peppermint on top.
Bake for 40 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from pan and slicing.