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aquafaba mayo in a small jar on a wooden board

Oil-Free Vegan Aquafaba Mayo

Author: Lori Rasmussen
Luxuriously creamy and tangy vegan mayonnaise made without oil. Just 8 ingredients. Ready in minutes! FREE from oil, gluten, soy, and coconut.
Yield: makes a little less than 1 cup of mayonnaise (12 to 14 Tbsp)
5 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 47 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¾ cup raw cashews (90 g) See step 1 below.
  • ⅓ cup aquafaba (the liquid in a can of chickpeas), either salted or unsalted Don't have aquafaba? Sub water!
  • 1 tablespoon water Omit if subbing water for aquafaba.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon mustard powder Sub ¼ tsp prepared mustard if necessary, and reduceone of the vinegars by 1 tsp.
  • 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons organic cane sugar, brown rice syrup, agave, or maple syrup Cane sugar provides the most neutral flavor.
  • ¾ to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Adjust based on whether the aquafaba is salted or not.
  • 1 teaspoon plain, unflavored, unsweetened pea protein powder, completely optional Vegenaise contains pea protein, but this ingredient is NOT crucial for great-tasting mayo, so don't fret!

Instructions
 

  • A high-speed blender is recommended for the creamiest consistency; if using a standard blender, soak cashews first by placing them in a bowl and covering with boiling water. Soak for 1 hour, then drain. Alternatively, substitute 6 Tbsp raw cashew butter (a very full ⅓ cup).
  • For the ingredients where a range is indicated, begin with the lesser amounts. Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust acid, salt, and sweetness.
  • Use immediately or transfer mayo to a jar and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 4 hours. It will thicken as it cools.

Notes

Storage

Store mayonnaise in the refrigerator for up to 1 week (this may vary). Always use clean utensils and containers for serving and storage to extend freshness. 
Not freezer friendly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TbspCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1.5gFat: 3.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 147mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1g
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