Have you noticed how expensive it is to buy vegan mayo at the grocery store? I know, right? Holy crap, me too. I usually pick it up off of the shelf, stare at the ingredients and the price tag for a while, sigh, and put it back. I don’t need it that bad. But you do need this cashew mayo recipe! Not to mention, store-bought vegan mayonnaise is loaded with oils and not much else. It is insanely easy (and less expensive!) to make mayo with cashews to create a creamy and delightful spread. This dairy-free mayo recipe contains avocado oil, however it is by no means the star of the show.
How much does vegan mayo cost at the store?
Plant-based, dairy-free mayonnaise costs on average $7-$10 per jar at Whole Foods. There is one exception, which is the 365 Vegan Mayo. The 365 brand is currently listed with a price of $3.99, which in my opinion, is pretty good. However, the quantity is smaller than the other leading brands at 9.5 fl oz. The ingredients in the 365 brand are not organic and seem to be more ‘filler’ ingredients. Specifically, the 365 brand ingredients contain sugar AND glucose syrup, along with xanthin gum, and modified cornstarch. No thank you, I’d rather do without vegan mayo.
Whole Foods also carries Chosen Foods Classic Vegan Avocado Oil Based Mayonnaise, Sir Kensington’s Vegan Mayo Classic Vegan Mayo, and Follow Your Heart Vegenaise Organic Better than Mayo.
Vegenaise Organic Better than Mayo is currently $7.29 for 16 fl oz. The primary ingredient in this plant-based mayo is expeller-pressed soybean oil. Sir Kensington’s Vegan Mayo is $8.99 and is made with sunflower oil and aquafaba (the water left over after cooking chickpeas). Sir Kensington’s also contains coconut sugar for added flavor. Honestly, I’m not sure why manufacturers add sweeteners to mayo. The vegan cashew mayo recipe that I developed here is completely free of sugar and other additives.
What do you need to make vegan cashew mayo?
To make this recipe, you will need a blender or food processor, cashews, lemon, avocado oil, garlic, and filtered water.
Do you need to soak cashews prior to making vegan mayo?
There is no need to soak your cashews overnight in this vegan mayo recipe. I use a high-powered Vitamix Pro Series 750 blender, which is great at creating a smooth consistency. If your blender is not as high-powered, soaking cashews overnight can’t hurt.
Ways to use vegan mayo
There are so many different ways to use cashew mayo. I would go as far to say that vegan cashew mayo is even more versatile than regular dairy mayo. Here are some ideas on ways to use this recipe:
Dairy-Free Tuna Salad
Chicken Salad
Chopped salad dressing
Dip for crackers
Spread on bread
Dip for fruit
Mixed with chocolate
French Fry Dip
Dip for vegetables
Flavor combinations (jalapeno, cilantro lime, roasted red pepper, etc.)
Dressing for pasta salad
Potato Salad
What would you make with this vegan cashew mayonnaise? Share your ideas with us below!
I would love to see your recipes using my cashew mayo — tag me in your next post! 🙂
Vegan Mayo Recipe
Notes
Here are kitchen tools I find essential in making vegan mayo:
Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender
Citrus Squeezer
Measuring cups
Spatula
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1 garlic clove
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse on high for 2-3 minutes. Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the blender and pulse for an additional minute.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mayo Recipe
Serves: 16
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Amount Per Serving: 1 tablespoon
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6g | 9.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 2 | 0.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber .28g | 0% | |
| Sugars .53g | ||
| Protein 1 | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron .54mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
LeeAnn Neumann | Chucktown Art
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LeeAnn Neumann is a mom of 4 boys, guitarist wife, cat lady, wannabe yogi, Peloton addict, home chef, pizza eater, who walks everywhere, listens to music all day, sourdough baker, kombucha brewer, developing a green thumb, professional photographer, artist, and potter living in Charleston, South Carolina. LeeAnn connects all the dots while coloring outside the lines. You can find more by LeeAnn at www.leeannneumann.com and www.chucktownart.com.
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