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5 from 3 votes

Easy Vegan Mayonnaise with Silken Tofu

This quick and easy vegan mayonnaise needs just 5 ingredients and is ready in mere minutes. It's a creamy, tangy, tasty egg-free and oil-free spread that's perfect on sandwiches or stirred into dressings and salads.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dips, Dressings, Sauces and Spreads
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 19kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 oz) firm or extra firm silken tofu drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or agave syrup optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
  • It can be used immediately, but it is better cold. Chill it in an air-tight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

~ Use firm or extra firm silken tofu. Typically, these are shelf stable and found in the Asian section of the grocery store or supermarket. Do not sub regular tofu.
~ Drain, but do not press, the tofu.
~ If you don't have mustard powder, use ½-1 teaspoon of dijon or yellow mustard.
~ Use a high-speed blender or an immersion blender to ensure a silky smooth texture.
~ If you like a thinner consistency, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is reached.
~ If you like a thicker consistency, add 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder when blending.
~ Always taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Add more salt, lemon or mustard, if desired. Or add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder, if you like.

The full recipe makes about 1 ½ cups. Nutrition facts calculated based on 2 tablespoons per serving with no optional sweetener.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 59mg | Calcium: 9.6mg | Iron: 0.3mg