Holy Guac! This avocado mayonnaise is next-level creamy & goes with everything (even potato salad). This is a quick vegan alternative to classic mayo, made with ripe avocados, oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
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In This Post:
Let me guess, you:
- love mayo everything
- like classic recipes
- like classic recipes with a modern twist
- can't get enough of veggies
- worship avocados
- speak guacamole as your love language
Oh, THAT ME! You too? Wait, all of it? Aaaah, we're a match! (If I missed anything, drop it in the comments. 😊)
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Naturally vegan and gluten-free
- No soy, no aquafaba, no processed ingredients
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- Creamy enough for potato salad, sandwiches, dips, and great with wide rice noodles
- Easily modifiable with plenty of variations options
I mean: Mayo is yummy delicious! Avocado is creamyliciously yummy! So, what happens when you pair two amazingly delicious things? Do you get two times delicious? Or delicious to the power of two? Ugh, not sure about the math here, but the avocado mayonnaise we get is luxuriously rich, silky smooth, and creamy with a cloud-like texture.
And with all the bonus benefits of healthy avocado fats. Because that's basically what we're doing here: We're subbing in part of the oil in a classic mayonnaise recipe with avocados. Not only is it a fun and healthy-ish twist, it's a lifesaver for plant-based people who can't do soy milk (the usual base for a classic vegan mayo).
How To Make Avocado Mayonnaise
If you love guacamole, you're on the safe side with this avo mayo because we're using ingredients you need for a basic guac recipe: ripe avocados, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
The only major addition is oil. Obviously, we'll need to enrich the guacamole to make it creamier - fluffier if you want to call it this way.
Then you blend, blend, blend everything into a smooth, velvety oblivion and you're done. An immersion blender works just fine here, but do go for a (high-speed) blender if you're using variations with herbs or ginger (see next section).
Enjoy! If you make this avocado mayo, please leave a comment below! Thanks so much!
🍽 Recipe
Homemade Avocado Mayonnaise
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe avocados flesh only
- 50 ml neutral oil you can use olive oil if you know that the taste goes with whatever you'll use the mayo for
- 30-50 ml water
- 1 large garlic clove peeled
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon mustard optional but highly recommended
- Optional: herbs of choice like ½ bunch of parsley or basil
For a lighter version:
- Substitute the oil and water with 150g (about 0.6 cups) unsweetened plant-based yogurt
For an Asian-inspired twist omit the mustard and herbs and add:
- 20-30 g cilantro
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 fingersized knob of ginger no need to peel if using organic
Instructions
- Blend everything until creamy and smooth.
Avocado Mayo Variations
Lighter Version
If you need to be careful with your fat intake, sub the oil for an (unsweetened) vegan yogurt. Yum.
Herby Avocado Mayo
Basil avo mayo? Parsley avo mayo? Both herbs work a charm in this recipe, depending on what you want to use the mayo for. I like using the basil version for potato salad or an Italian-style sandwich.
Parsley's a jack-of-all-trades for any mayo situation.
Asian-Inspired Flavor
This one knocked me off my feet! Peanut butter, ginger, and cilantro take the avo mayo straight to Thai food heaven. Pair it with wide rice noodles for a slurp-tastic experience! We have this dish on repeat: Swirl and enjoy!
Goes Well With …
Basically anything your mayo-loving heart desires. Let's brainstorm some dreamy pairings…
- Classic potato salad with mayo
- Crispy French fries
- Vegan tuna salad
- Vegan egg salad
- Perfectly toasted BLT: the classic sandwich with (vegan) bacon, lettuce, and tomato
- Crackers or crudités, especially with the herbed avocado mayo version
Did I miss anything? Let me know in the comments - the more mayo matchings, the merrier!
Optional Pairings & Ideas
For additional inspiration, you can explore pairing ideas with these AI tools.
I'm always curious. How did it go? Tried this avocado mayonnaise? I wanna hear all about it. How did you serve it? Any fun twists? Any flops? Drop the details below because we all love a good kitchen win or a lesson learned.
Looking for a Classic Vegan Mayo Recipe?
If you're looking for a traditional mayonnaise recipe (but make it vegan), take a look at this easy recipe.
Wishing you planty of creamy mayo delights,
Ramona
Psst ... you'll love this No-Mayo Potato Salad and the avocado salsa.
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Ovidiu says
This really looks delicious!
Ramona says
Thank you, hope you'll like the avo mayo.
Ovidiu says
I did! It was so good! And also very easy to make. It took me about 10 minutes.
I would describe it as: healthy, tasty and simple, and a good balance between the ingredients. Thank you for this recipe!
Ramona says
You're very welcome, so glad the avocado mayonnaise turned out good and you liked it.
Paula says
Hi can’t wait to make this! How long would it keep in fridge?
Ramona says
Hi Paula, I'd keep it for 3-4 days, stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Not longer - avocado flesh is quickly perishable. I hope you'll like the avo mayo.
Ovidiu says
Hi, a little confession: I'm still fan of this avocado mayonnaise. It is so good and proper for breakfast!
Wish you a Happy new year with many beautiful moments in it!
Ramona Winkler says
Thanks, Ovidiu, happy to hear it. Happy New Year to you, too!