Making your own homemade mayo really couldn’t be easier!
I knew I had to figure it out because the majority of store bought mayos are made with soybean oil, sunflower oil, or canola oils. Those oils are called Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFAS). These PUFAS are a topic for debate. Some say they cause no damage to the human body, while others believe they are harmful, and block thyroid receptors in turn causing thyroid stress (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism).
My body is quite sensitive to oils, I get pain in my stomach when consuming these oils in large amounts (a fried chicken sandwich and fries for example).
If you share my concerns and want to try making mayo yourself, here is a simple and easy recipe only using a food processor or blender, that works for any dish you’re making.
Use this mayo as a sandwich spread, to make a salad dressing, chicken salad, or even a chocolate cake for added extra richness!
🎉Now, Let’s Get Mixing!
Ingredients:
Eggs: Eggs are a fundamental ingredient in mayo making. They emulsify with the oil and that is what creates mayo. Try to use free range eggs when cooking. Opting for free range eggs means that your chickens haven’t been cooped up and fed strictly grain. They are allowed to graze and eat grass and bugs and whatever else they find tasty which makes for an overall healthier egg.
Avocado Oil: You need a neutral oil to make mayo, and my oil of choice for making homemade mayo is Avocado oil. I once tried using olive oil which technically works perfectly, but I didn’t enjoy the taste as olive oil is such a strong flavor, and can overpower the dish. Since switching to avocado oil, it works perfectly.
Salt: Any salt will do, I use pink Himalayan sea salt for a little boost of nutrients.
Try to always use organic ingredients when possible. Avoiding the chemicals, added hormones, and pesticides that get put into our food supply is so important.
That’s it! To make a basic mayo you only need 3 ingredients. Sounds simple right? It really is! You just need to add your ingredients in the right order to produce a thick creamy mayo. Here is how you do it.
The Easiest Homemade Mayo
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor or Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- ¾ cup Avocado Oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Start by mixing the egg and salt in the food processor until the egg is broken up.
- From the top part of the food processor, slowly drip in the oil. Be careful not to rush this part. If you add the oil too quickly, the mayo could break.
- When you finish dripping in your oil, and your mayo looks thick and creamy, its ready!
Notes
There you have it, homemade mayo made in a flash! I hope you try out this recipe and ditch the store bought mayo for this quick, easy, and healthier version. Feel free to use as is, or jazz it up with your favorite flavors, like roasted garlic, chipotle, or pesto.
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do and make the switch!
May God bless you and yours
<3 K & J
