Low fat carrot mug cake with vegan options

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Mix ground flax and water to form a flax egg. Let it sit for a minute, then add the oil and vanilla. Mix.

Add the carrots, applesauce, and walnuts. Mix.

In a separate bowl add the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt. Mix.

Add dry mixture to wet mixture and mix.

Lightly grease an oven safe mug. Spoon mixture into mug, pat down and smooth.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick or knife comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes. Then use a knife to work around the edge and remove the cake. Let cool completely.

Mix the frosting ingredients and put frosting on cake. Enjoy!