How to Make Mayonnaise That’s Actually Real With Apple Cider Vinegar, Avocados And More

Mayonnaise is a favorite food for many people because of its yummy taste and it goes well with almost anything. You can use it as a salad addition or include it in your meal.

But, the mayonnaise found in the stores, goes a huge processing before it is ready for consumption, and this is the reason why it is considered as very unhealthy.


Today, we will tell you everything you need to know about mayonnaise and how to get a healthy and proper version of it.

Store mayonnaise content

In order to show you the true ingredients included in the processed mayonnaise, we will take Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise as an example: vinegar, sugar, whole eggs and egg yolks, and soybean oil.

This is really a GMO alert! Even though GMO is not recommended for human nutrition, we still include such products in our diet!

GMO dangers

GMO was firstly introduced in 1996 when there was a rise from 7% to 13% of chronic illness affecting American citizens. GMO lead to immune system disorders and organ failure. Moreover, it can cause infertility in both sexes and can accelerate the aging process.

Calories, Fats, Sodium and Cholesterol

There are about 90 calories in an average mayonnaise spoon which leads to big problems with weight gain.

1 tablespoon of mayonnaise contains 5 mg of cholesterol, 90 milligrams of sodium, and 10 grams of fat. And, we all know that abnormal weight can or obesity can cause artery blockages, strokes, diabetes, and many heart disorders.

But, if you use natural ingredients when you prepare the mayonnaise, it can be very healthy.

We present you 10 mayonnaise recipes which have more health benefits, and will bring you the same taste:

For the beginners, we have a basic mayonnaise recipe you can all try at home:

Needed Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
2 raw egg yolk, pastured
1 cup avocado oil or light olive oil
1 tablespoon of water
Sea salt
Method of Preparation:

Before preparing, make sure to keep all the ingredients in a room temperature. Put the egg yolks in a blender and add water and salt. You need to blend until you the mixture evens out.

While blending, slowly pour oil. Then, when you notice that the content of the mixture is thick, you need to pour lemon juice. Use a spoon to mix lightly.

While preparing this recipe you need to be very careful about salmonella because the uncooked yolks of the eggs can be a cause of it.

And if you want to mix your mayo with other ingredients, we present you 10 other recipes which can be of great help:

1. Basic Homemade Mayo
Needed Ingredients:

Powdered mustard
Apple cider vinegar
Eggs
Sea salt
Extra virgin olive oil
2. Healthy Homemade Mayonnaise
Needed Ingredients:

Mustard
Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Egg yolks
Coconut oil
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

3. Egg-Free Avocado Mayo
Needed Ingredients:

Garlic powder
Avocados
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Dijon mustard
Black pepper
Salt
4. Paleo Miracle Mayo
Needed Ingredients:


Dry mustard
Eggs
Lime juice
Sea salt
Black pepper
Honey
Olive oil or avocado oil
Smoked paprika (optional)
5. Truffle Mayonnaise
Needed Ingredients:

Dijon mustard
White balsamic vinegar
Egg yolk
Macadamia, walnut or avocado oil
Truffle oil (optional)
6. Homemade Paleo Baconnaise
Needed Ingredients:

Egg yolks
Olive oil
Apple cider vinegar
Bacon fat
Mustard
Salt
Lemon juice
7. Duck Egg Mayonnaise
Needed Ingredients:

Macadamia or avocado oil
Duck egg yolk
Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt
Lemon juice
8. Roast Garlic Mayo
Needed Ingredients:

Egg yolks
Garlic
White wine vinegar
Dijon mustard
Olive oil
Black pepper
Salt
Water

9. Basil and Parmesan Mayonnaise
Needed Ingredients:

Egg yolk
Fresh basil leaves
Anchovy fillets
Parmesan cheese
Dijon mustard
Extra virgin olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Water
10. Spicy Cashew Mayo
Needed Ingredients:

Sriracha sauce
Raw cashews
Lemon juice
Dates
Sea salt
Water
Boosting the flavor

There are different spices, oils, and natural additives which can spice up the mayonnaise’s taste:

Curry powder
Chopped nuts
Fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, tarragon, cilantro, or dill
Sun-dried tomatoes
Jalapeños
Chili powder
Capers
Minced ginger
Sliced scallions
Miso paste
Prepared horseradish
Consumption and storage

You should keep your mayonnaise in the fridge. It will be good for 1 week. You can include it in different meals including salads, pasta, sandwiches, over meat or for dressings and dips.

But, it is very important to know that the homemade mayonnaise is full of calories. So, in order to keep a fit figure, we recommend you to measure your everyday amounts of mayo.