Check out my progress on Mission Mayonnaise
As you might glean from my recipes page, there was once a time that I put vegan mayonnaise on everything—it’s the basis for the dressing of almost all my tofu salad recipes. Recently, however, I’ve been on a search for a real mayonnaise—it seems silly to pay extra money and consume unnecessary additives when I regularly include eggs as part of my diet. And so Mission: Mayonnaise began.
As it turns out, it is no easy task to find a brand of mayonnaise that is reduced-fat, natural, and reasonably priced.
First, I considered Hellman’s Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise, as I had a 75-cent coupon for any Hellman’s product:
…but then I looked at the ingredients list:
Mmm, nothing like high fructose corn syrup for a tasty sandwich. NEXT.
Then, on the opposite end of the spectrum (ha!) I considered Spectrum Light Canola Mayonnaise.
The ingredients list was decidedly more appealing with recognizable ingredients.
The catch is, it costs a whopping $4.99 for an 11-oz bottle. No thanks.
And finally I found a friendly-looking jar on the shelf with the name “Lemonaise Light” on it:
A quick flip of the jar revealed a relatively simple ingredients list:
With the exception of xanthan gum (a plant-based thickener), all the ingredients are real foods. Score! It was a reasonable $3.69 for a 12-oz. My only concern is that all those flavoring agents (e.g., basil, lemon juice concentrate, etc.) might limit its versatility in cooking. I’ll be sure to report back once I give it a taste!
With all that being said, I would love to know your opinions:
1) Mayonnaise: yay or nay?
2) If you like mayonnaise, which brand do you like best?
Onto the day’s eats!
It has become a weekly ritual for me to make waffles or pancakes on Friday mornings…and today was no different. I recently indulged myself by buying a box of fresh blackberries, so I put them to good use this morning’s batch of protein waffles.
For lunch, I finally got rid of those refried beans by slapping them onto a flatbread to make a Mexican pizza. I’m glad that super-salty mess is gone!
Tonight’s dinner featured an Ellie recipe, Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives.
My tweak:
-As I’ve discussed before, I kind of loathe sour cream, so I used Greek yogurt instead.
This recipe was tasty enough, although I found it to be a little dry. Next time I might add more Greek yogurt or vegetable broth. One good thing about the recipe is that peeling the potatoes is not required. Save time and get extra nutrients—bonus!
Alright, I am off to study a bit more chemistry before bed. Ugh. Happy Friday.
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
I used to love Nayonnaise(well, I still do) but now that I’m trying to cut some lb I figured it should be one of the first foods to go. I can’t wait to start eating it again. The ingredients are really funky but I figure now and again won’t hurt.
I HATE mayo. So gross!
I don’t like mayo, but I love veganaise. I trie the other dairy free (the lemonaise and the spetrum and nayonaisse and GAG!).
I seem to just like whatever veganaise is, since it really doesn’t taste like mayo.
I say make your own. I have bookmarked several recipes for do it yourself veganaise but I am lazy.
Do it girl! Oil and soymilk or almond milk. I know you have it.
I bought a jar of Nayonnaise a few months ago and have only used it two times. I need to start making dressings!
I really dislike not only the taste of mayo but the ingredients, too! I’m with you- have never been able to find a brand that I approve of. I did see a new veganasise that’s soy- free and made with grapeseed oil, so I’d probably buy that one.
LOVE your yellow polka- dot placemat– so stinking cute!
I don’t consume mayonnaise much but when I do, i just go for the classic hellmans.
I only buy Lemonaise Light. Its flavor is not overpowering. And I have been using it a lot to make that tuna sandwich with cranberries and Herbs de Provence that you suggested from another blog some time ago.
Have a wonderful weekend!
miss caroline, i commend you for your search
i also really like mayo in certain situations (egg salad – YUM) and i think it’s a great ingredient when used in moderation, yet the overwhelming majority seem to think it’s just awful.
i often just buy the regular (full fat) kind from whole foods, but then when it’s time to use it, i use part mayo and part plain yogurt to create my own healthier variety. alternatively, i’ll mix with dijon mustard! yum.
most white condiments creep me out in general. not a mayo fan, hardly a vegenaise fan, and i too sub in greek yogurt for most other cream based dressings/sauces/etc. cant wait to hear your thoughts on this one!
I think the Grapeseed Oil Vegenaise is tasty. It’s a little expensive – I think I paid $6 last time I bought it, but for how little I use mayo that’s okay. Since potato salad season is on it’s way though, I imagine I’ll be going through more jars of it soon.
i’m gonna have to pass on the mayonaaaise. although it does remind me of those grand doug funny years haha
GOOD LUCK WITH THE STUDYING!
also did you mention which new mayo you ended up going with??
i am curious!!! I honestly just go to my rents house with a tiny tupperware and grab some of their mayo!! I don’t use it often enough to justify buying my own!!!