Mayonnaise

So you won’t ever have to say “hold the mayo!” here are some terrific alternatives.  You may be skeptical, but just think about how much better these are for our bodies, compared to traditional mayonnaise. Substantially fewer calories and less fat.  And, since these are eggless, they’re a helluva lot better for cholesterol levels.  Talk about added incentives!

• Vegenaise by Follow Your Heart
  Simply the best.  This brand comes in different varieties: Original, Organic, Grapeseed Oil, Reduced fat with Flaxseed and Oil Oil, and High Omega-3 with Canola Oil.  I love the Flaxseed Oil version.  Vegenaise has the right texture, the creaminess of the mayo you grew up with.  Great on a sandwich, for dipping your fries, and in any recipe.  When we used this to make artichoke dip, even the non-vegans were lovin’ it!
• Nayonaise by Nasoya
  This alternative is soy-based, which means this mayo packs a protein punch.  It also makes it a little thicker, and therefore also a good option especially for dips and dressings.  Give their recipe for Creamy Italian Dressing a try!
• NatureNaise by Paino Organics
  Organic ingredients blended together in the original and Omega-3 versions.  SO HEALTHY mayonnaise!
• Trader Joe’s Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
  This was the first non-dairy mayonnaise I ever tried, and I still am a huge fan.  It’s great for sandwiches: the texture and taste remind me of Miracle Whip.

The day I realized that all of the above are made with apple cider vinegar was a super-sad day for me.  For those of you who have been reading along, you may recall that I’m allergic to apples.  Although we still keep our Veganaise in the fridge for everyone else, I am on a quest to find the best recipe for homemade recipe sans vinegar. Still a work in progress, so stay tuned.  And if anyone out there thinks (s)he has the truly stellar recipe, please let me know!

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