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But what many people do not know is that tons of unhealthy foods have healthy alternatives. The same is for mayonnaise! Let us get straight into the details of this healthy alternative for the traditional mayonnaise.

Vegan Avocado Mayo

Gone are the days of the store-bought, oily, and high-caloric mayonnaise. The era of the vegan diet has begun! Wait, a vegan mayonnaise? Yes! A vegan mayonnaise made from avocado. This avocado mayonnaise is so nutritious and beneficial for your body that it may leave you stunned.

• Rich in Healthy Monounsaturated Fats: According to a study from the Journal of Nutrition, the oils present help absorption of nutrients from the food we eat. Moreover, antioxidants like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and lutein are present that detoxify harmful chemicals in your body.1 
• Egg-Free: Although most gym trainers and athletes love their exercises and are diet-conscious, they also desire delicious fast food. Unfortunately, they cannot eat traditional mayonnaise-containing foods due to their high caloric index. Avocado mayonnaise is oil-free and egg-free. Thus, everyone can enjoy this without worrying about calories. It is equally nutritious too.

Ingredients of Avocado Mayonnaise

Here’s what an avocado mayonnaise constitutes:

• 2 avocados
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Aquafaba liquid
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Dijon mustard

How to make home-made vegan avocado mayonnaise?

The method to make avocado mayonnaise at home is quite simple. Just follow the instructions listed below to have a nutritious and healthy mayo:

1.) Cut the avocados in half and remove all the seeds.

2.) Scoop out the avocado flesh into the blender.

3.) Add avocado oil, lemon juice, water, salt, and the other ingredients listed above.

4.) Blend all of the things for approximately 30 minutes until a smooth and creamy textured mayonnaise is obtained.

5.) Take the mayonnaise out into a glass jar and store in the fridge until needed.

References:

1.) Unlu, N. Z., Bohn, T., Clinton, S. K. & Schwartz, S. J. Carotenoid absorption from salad and salsa by humans is enhanced by the addition of avocado or avocado oil. in Journal of Nutrition vol. 135 431–436 (American Institute of Nutrition, 2005).