This homemade Tofu Vegan Mayonnaise recipe is easy to make (3 minutes, 5 ingredients) and so much healthier than regular mayo. Only 8 calories per serving!
Sure, it’s pretty easy to find egg free mayonnaise at the store these days, and it’s true that they taste pretty darn good (better than regular mayo, in my opinion). But, while they may be egg free, they are still basically just processed oil, and are far from healthy. Not to mention super expensive! I don’t use the stuff very often myself, but my kids love sandwiches and putting mayonnaise on them. I would love to stop buying the oil-laden stuff in a jar, so I went on a quest to make my own healthier, oil free vegan mayonnaise.
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What is this vegan mayonnaise made with?
While you know I love cashews, I really wanted to avoid using them in this recipe. I needed this mayo to be SUPER easy to whip up for the week, and I didn’t want to have to soak cashews or blend it to death. The great thing about this tofu vegan mayonnaise recipe is you can make it with any kind of blender, food processor or even an immersion blender. You don’t need anything fancy!
The most important thing is the kind of tofu. If at all possible, get the Mori-Nu Silken Firm Tofu, in the little boxes, NOT the kind packed in water. It tastes better, and has a much smoother texture.
Where should I use tofu vegan mayonnaise?
Sandwiches, like this Vegan BLT
In creamy salad dressings
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Adapted from Genius Kitchen.
Tofu Vegan Mayonnaise Recipe (Oil Free)
Ingredients
- 1 12.3 ounce package Mori-Nu Silken Firm Tofu
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (may use yellow)
- 1/2 teaspoon agave or pure maple syrup (may omit)
Instructions
- Add the tofu and all remaining ingredients to a blender, food processor or immersion blender. Blend until very smooth.
- Store in a glass container in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Use in sandwiches, burgers, potato salad, coleslaw dressings and anywhere else you would use mayo.
Recipe Notes
- Mori-Nu Silken Tofu is the best brand to use for this recipe. It has a mild flavor, and is very creamy and smooth. Regular firm tofu packed in water will yield different results and won't be nearly as good.
Carrie
I have always loved mayo and it was tough to give up when I went no oil whole food plant based. I was craving a potato salad like I used to make and found this recipe. After reading the other comments, I went out and got black salt because I wanted the “eggy” taste. This isn’t perfect, but it’s the best recipe I’ve found and will add it to my repertoire. It’s very smooth and tastes similar to mayo. Thank you!
Sam
This is SO great! I’ve been trying so hard to get off mayo and now I don’t have to! I used black salt, like another commenter suggested and added a little garlic powder and WOW! The texture is on point and I don’t miss store bought mayo at all!!! 😍
Randy Hays
Delicious. I added black salt instead of sea salt to get a little egg flavor.
Thank you so much for this. I really missed mayo for a long time.
Nora
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Black salt sounds like a great addition, thanks.
Charlotte
I don’t know what I did wrong but when I made it it just came out tasting like yoghurt? Would could have done that?
Nora
Maybe you just don’t like the tofu in this recipe. It doesn’t taste exactly like mayo, but it’s a good option for people who are avoiding oil and nuts. If you don’t have a nut allergy, I highly suggest you make this recipe instead: Vegan Mayo with Cashews. It’s creamier, thicker and a lot better in my opinion. Thanks!
Charlotte
Ah ok, that must be it then. Thought I had done something wrong! I’ll try the cashew one
Alicia Ogard
Hi! Would I have to press the tofu before processing?
Nora
No, you don’t have to press the tofu for this recipe, just maybe pat it dry before processing. Thanks!
Michelle
Hey Nora! Is one serving equivalent to one tbsp?
Nora
Yes, that should be correct!
Alan
I was surprised how tasty this mayo was. It’s light, creamy and works well as a substitute.