Spiced Apple Breakfast Cake

batches flax eggs ((1 ½ Tbsp (11 g) flaxseed meal + 3 ¾ Tbsp (56 ml) water as original recipe is written))

olive oil ((if avoiding oil, try subbing a little nut butter or applesauce))

mashed very ripe banana

maple syrup

brown sugar ((or sub coconut sugar, but it’s not as sweet and the texture may be more dense))

sea salt

ground cinnamon

plain unsweetened almond milk ((or other dairy-free milk))

heaping cup (packed) grated carrot

finely grated apple

gluten-free rolled oats

baking soda

almond meal ((or flour))

heaping cup gluten-free flour blend

raw walnuts ((chopped // for topping))

raw cashews ((soaked in very hot water for 30 minutes))

coconut oil ((melted // optional - helps the frosting firm up when chilled))

full-fat coconut milk ((or sub light // if avoiding coconut, sub almond or rice))

lemon juice

maple syrup ((plus more to taste))

vanilla extract