Avocado Mayonnaise: A Healthy Twist on a Classic Spread
Mayonnaise is one of those foods that often comes with a little bit of guilt. Creamy, rich, and delicious. Healthy? Not exactly. Most store-bought mayo is loaded with oils that aren’t the best for us, added sugars, and preservatives that our bodies don’t really need. But what if I told you that you can still enjoy that creamy goodness without the guilt?
That’s exactly what happened to me.
Scrolling through Pinterest one evening, I kept stumbling across posts about avocado mayonnaise. At first, I brushed it off… I mean, how different could it really be? But after seeing it pop up over and over, I finally decided: why not give it a try?
My First Experience Making Avocado Mayo
Let me tell you this was so much easier to make than I expected. Just a few ingredients tossed into the blender, and in less than five minutes, I had a smooth, velvety mayo that was both beautiful in color and absolutely delicious. It’s rich without being heavy, tangy with a hint of creaminess, and honestly, I couldn’t stop dipping veggie sticks into it while “taste-testing.”
The best part? It feels indulgent, but I know it’s packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and real ingredients. No hidden sugars and no processed oils.
Avocado Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or lime juice for a twist)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Slice the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add in the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add a splash of water or extra lemon juice.
- Transfer to a jar and store in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
That’s it! Healthy mayo in minutes!
You can spread it on sandwiches, use it as a dip for fries, or even as a creamy base for salad dressings.
Eating well doesn’t mean depriving yourself—it just means being a little creative and choosing ingredients that nourish you. As the saying goes:
“Being healthy isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being savvy enough to make better choices, one meal at a time.”
