Healthy Avocado Mayonnaise: A Delicious and Nutritious Alternative
A creamy, nutritious alternative to traditional mayonnaise made with ripe avocados, heart-healthy oils, and fresh lemon juice. This dairy-free, egg-free spread is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and dips while providing healthy fats and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1.25 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe avocados (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2–4 tbsp water (as needed for consistency)
- Optional: 1/4 tsp cumin or 1 tbsp fresh herbs (dill, cilantro, or chives)
Instructions
- Prepare avocados: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a food processor or blender.
- Blend base: Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Emulsify: With processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Adjust consistency: Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired mayonnaise-like texture is reached.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice, salt, or optional spices as desired.
- Store: Transfer to an airtight container, press plastic wrap directly on surface, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use immediately ripened avocados for best texture
- For extra tang, add 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Variation: Replace lemon with lime for a Mexican-inspired version
- Browns slightly when exposed to air – keep covered tightly
- Not suitable for freezing
- Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/healthy-avocado-mayonnaise/
