Homemade Mayo Recipe {Whole30 + Paleo + Keto} (2024)

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This easy Homemade Whole30 Mayo Recipe is made in just 3 minutes from start to finish. A few simple healthy ingredients and you’ll have the thickest best tasting mayo you’ve ever had!

Originally published on February 14, 2020. Last updated on January 16, 2021.

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Whole30 Mayo Recipe

Mayonnaise is a refrigerator staple in most homes, it’s used on sandwiches, as the base for salad dressings and in everything from tartar sauce to potato and chicken salads. It’s creamy, adds moisture to a dish and works as the perfect binder. I think it’s often assumed that this classic staple is tedious or difficult to make but nothing could be farther from the truth. This easy Whole30 Mayo Recipe is made from start to finish in only three minutes and only uses a few simple healthy ingredients. Once you try it, I swear you’ll never go back to store bought! Be sure to also try The BEST Ranch Dressing Recipe!

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Keto Mayo Recipe

This keto mayo recipe is perfect when looking to add more fat to a dish. If you are looking for a homemade mayonnaise without mustard recipe, this is it. Use this homemade keto mayo as the base for a dipping sauce or make this Keto Ranch Dressing!

Why You Should Make Mayonnaise At Home

My number one reason for making mayonnaise at home is so I can control the ingredients! No sketchy canola or soy oil and the flavor and texture is unmatched. Homemade mayo is thick, ultra creamy, balanced and mellow in flavor. It’s such a great base for sauces or using in recipes and it’s an absolute must for making when you’re doing a round of Whole30.

Whole30 Mayo

Homemade Mayo is definitely the way to go when you are needing a Whole30 Mayo! Good quality mayonnaise is expensive and there isn’t a lot of options out there that are whole30 compliant. Many include inflammatory oils and/or sugar and other additives that not only aren’t necessary but aren’t compliant for a round of Whole 30.

How To Make Whole30 Mayo

This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to make Whole30 Mayo and it’s incredibly simple! *Full recipe listed below in the recipe card.

First, add all ingredients to a wide-mouth 16 ounce mason jar.

Insert the immersion blender into the bottom of the jar directly over top of the egg yolk. Blend on high and leave the immersion blender on the bottom of the jar without moving for approximately 20-30 seconds until the entire bottom of the jar is emulsified and is white and creamy. Then with the blender still on high, slowly lift up while you blend. Continue blending until the mayo is fully blended and thickened.

Remove the immersion blender. Taste and add more salt if needed.

How Long Does Homemade Mayonnaise Last

Once you’ve finished making this whole 30 mayonnaise, place the lid on the jar, mark the jar with the date the mayo was made and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

How To Tell If Eggs Are Fresh

This recipe requires the use of a fresh egg. Backyard chickens are great but many of us don’t have our own chickens. If that’s the case for you and you have a farmer’s market near you that’s next best thing. You can easily tell if you have a fresh egg once you crack it. If the egg white is runny and watery then your egg is not fresh. What you want to see is a thick and gelatinous egg white that has volume to it’s shape.

If you want to tell if an egg is fresh before cracking it open simply fill a glass with cold water and place the egg at the surface of the water and let it go.

  • If the egg sinks down to the bottom of the glass and lays on it’s side then it is fresh.
  • If the egg sinks down to the bottom of the glass and almost lays on it’s side but not completely and is at a slight angle the egg is about a week old but still considered fresh.
  • If the egg sinks down to the bottom of the glass but stands on one end it is about 3-4 weeks old and is still good to eat if eaten soon however it will not yield the best results in making mayonnaise.
  • If the egg floats at the top of the water then the egg is not fresh and should be discarded.

*For this recipe eggs should be 1 week old or fresher for best results in order to yield a thick and creamy mayo.

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Homemade Mayo Recipe {Whole30 + Paleo + Keto}

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  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Homemade Basics
  • Method: Immersion Blender
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This easy Homemade Mayo Recipe is made in just 3 minutes from start to finish. A few simple healthy ingredients and you’ll have the thickest best tasting mayo you’ve ever had! And it’s so easy!

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a wide-mouth 16 ounce mason jar.
  2. Insert the immersion blender into the bottom of the jar directly over top of the egg yolk. Blend on high and leave the immersion blender on the bottom of the jar without moving for approximately 20-30 seconds until the entire bottom of the jar is emulsified and is white and creamy. Then with the blender still on high, slowly lift up while you blend. Continue blending until the mayo is fully blended and thickened.
  3. Remove the immersion blender. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  4. Place the lid on the jar, mark the jar with the date the mayo was made and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

*For this recipe eggs should be 1 week old or fresher for best results in order to yield a thick and creamy mayo.

Keywords: whole30 homemade mayo, whole30 mayo recipe, keto mayo recipe

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FAQs

Is mayonnaise ok on a paleo diet? ›

As a result, making your own compliant mayo is usually the best way to go. You can ensure the mayo is sugar-free and made without vegetable oil but still just as rich and delicious. Speaking from experience, I cannot stress the importance of having a few delicious sauces on hand that are Paleo or Whole30-approved.

Can you have mayonnaise on the Whole30 diet? ›

Mayonnaise the condiment is definitely allowed, but “standard” mayonnaise like Hellman's is not, since it almost always has sugar, canola oil, soybean oil, etc. This Whole30 mayo is absolutely compliant, but if you need to buy some in a pinch, check out Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo.

How to thicken Whole30 mayo? ›

Warm Water: Whisk in two teaspoons of boiling water. The hot water will re-emulsify the ingredients. If the broken mayo doesn't thicken right away, add another teaspoon and go from there until it thickens.

What makes mayo not Paleo? ›

Unlike the store-bought gunk, Paleo Mayo isn't made with canola oil or soybean oil – which, as my previous post made clear, are eeeevil. (Read the labels; even most varieties of “olive oil” mayo on supermarket shelves are primarily vegetable-oil-based.)

Why is mayo not Whole30 compliant? ›

Okay, in case we do, there are several ingredients in a lot of store-bought mayos that will rule it out for the Whole30—usually soybean oil and some form of sugar. Don't be fooled by “healthy” labeling, either… even some “olive oil” mayos contain far more vegetable oil than olive oil.

Is Hellmans mayo paleo? ›

This product contains 5 ingredients that are not paleo and 1 ingredient that may not be paleo.

What brand of mayo is Whole30 compliant? ›

Whole30 Approved Mayo

Primal Kitchen Foods Chipotle Lime Mayo: This product has a cult-like following. I've been a fan of it since it came out! Amazon Prime, $17.50 for 2 x 12 oz. or $9.70 for 12 oz. Tessemae's Organic Mayo: Personally, this is my favorite Whole30 Approved mayo.

Is homemade mayo safe? ›

However, homemade mayonnaise can be safely made if raw, in-shell pasteurized eggs or pasteurized egg products are used. It is not possible for consumers to pasteurize eggs in the home. After making homemade mayonnaise with pasteurized eggs or egg products, keep it refrigerated and use it within four days.

Is hummus Whole30? ›

Traditional hummus is made from garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), which are a legume and Plant-Based Whole30 compatible. Just read your labels to make sure your hummus doesn't contain dairy or other ingredients that aren't a fit for the Plant-Based Whole30.

What is the best Whole30 thickening agent? ›

Arrowroot powder is an effective thickener and can be especially helpful in sauces and gravies.

Why won't my homemade mayo thicken? ›

the various ingredients used to make the mayonnaise are not room temperature; the ingredients have not been dosed correctly; perhaps you have added too much oil or lemon juice; the ingredients (oil and lemon juice) were not added gradually to the mix.

Is mustard ok on Whole30? ›

Store-bought yellow mustard, hot sauce and vinegar are normally free of all sweeteners and are thus fair game on Whole30.

What is Paleo-friendly mayo? ›

You may be wondering what the difference is between paleo mayo and regular mayo? Simply put, it's the oil! There really is no other change to making paleo mayo then to switch out the canola or soybean oil with a paleo-friendly oil. We're suggesting to use half avocado oil and half light olive oil.

Why is banana not Paleo? ›

Many paleo followers wonder if bananas are paleo because of their higher sugar content. They are considered paleo. One medium banana has 113 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 26 grams of carbohydrates. Bananas are an unprocessed, whole food with a good source of potassium.

Why doesn't homemade mayo make you sick? ›

However, because mayonnaise is made with acid (vinegar or lemon juice), it tends to prevent bacterial growth.

Can you eat canned tuna on paleo diet? ›

Fish is a lean protein and food that is encouraged for the paleo diet. Our StarKist® Chunk Light, Albacore Tuna, Wild Pink Salmon as well as our StarKist E.V.O.O. are all great choices to incorporate into easy, paleo-friendly recipes.

Is mayonnaise an inflammatory food? ›

Commercial mayonnaise brands contain seed oils, which are high in inflammatory omega-6 linoleic acid. Unfortunately, research links high linoleic acid consumption to health problems, including inflammation, obesity, chronic pain, heart disease, cancer, and more [*,*,*,*,*,*,*].

What three foods are excluded from the paleo diet? ›

What Can't You Eat on a Paleo Diet and Why
  • Cereal Grains. Cereal grains that are not paleo-friendly include wheat, barley, oats, rice, and corn. ...
  • Legumes. These are beans, lentils, and peas. ...
  • Refined Vegetable Oils. ...
  • Processed Foods. ...
  • Refined Sugar. ...
  • Sweetened Beverages. ...
  • Salt. ...
  • Artificial Sweeteners.

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