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    Home » Recipes » Basics

    Whole Food Plant-Based Mayonnaise (No Oil)

    Published: May 25, 2022 · Modified: Aug 19, 2025 by Elizabeth · This post contains affiliate links.

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    This 5-minute plant-based mayonnaise is a homemade, vegan and oil-free version of store-bought mayo. Tastes just like real mayo!

    A mason jar filled with wfpb mayo.
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    • Why I love this Oil-Free Vegan Mayonnaise
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to make Plant-Based Mayonnaise
    • Storage
    • Recipe Prayer
    • Recipes Using Vegan Mayonnaise
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    Whole Food Plant-Based Mayonnaise

    Why I love this Oil-Free Vegan Mayonnaise

    • Dietary needs - this vegan mayo is dairy-free, plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free
    • Quick and easy - it literally takes 5 minutes to make this mayo. Just throw everything into a food processor and blend!
    • Oil-free sub for store-bought mayo - store-bought vegan mayos don't have eggs, but they often replace the eggs with oils that aren't so good for you. This plant-based mayo recipe is thick and creamy without any oil.
    Whole Food Plant-Based Mayonnaise

    Ingredient Notes

    • Silken Tofu: tofu is the base of the mayo - it's what makes it creamy. Silken tofu is ideal because it is already semi-creamy
    • Tahini: tahini adds a bit of nuttiness. You could sub another nut or seed butter or omit the tahini altogether if you don't have any
    • White Wine Vinegar: vinegar is important to create that classic mayo tang. If you don't have white wine vinegar, use apple cider vinegar or even lemon juice
    • Maple Syrup: for a fruit-sweetened version you can use date syrup, but this will make the mayo a pinkish color
    • Mustard: Dijon is ideal, but yellow mustard would work too
    • Liquid Aminos or Tamari: this is for the salty flavor. Liquid aminos are my go-to sauce, but tamari is another great gluten-free option. Or, if you don't need a gluten-free option, you can use soy sauce
    • Spices: onion powder & garlic powder
    Whole Food Plant-Based Mayonnaise Ingredients

    How to make Plant-Based Mayonnaise

    All you need to make this vegan mayo is a blender or food processor!

    Step 1. Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend well. Alternatively, mix well by hand.

    Whole Food Plant-Based Mayonnaise Steps

    Storage

    Store this mayo in an air tight container for up to two weeks.

    Recipe Prayer

    Thank you God for this recipe, made with whole foods that fuel our bodies. Amen.

    Whole Food Plant-Based Mayonnaise

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    A mason jar filled with wfpb mayo.

    Whole Food Plant-Based Mayonnaise (No Oil)

    This 5-minute plant-based mayonnaise is a homemade, vegan and oil-free version of store-bought mayo. Tastes just like real mayo!
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    Course: Basics
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 377kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients

    • 8 Ounces Silken Tofu (½ package)
    • 2 Tablespoons Tahini
    • 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
    • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
    • 1 Tablespoon Mustard
    • 1 Tablespoon Liquid Aminos or Tamari
    • ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
    • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend well. Alternatively, mix well by hand.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutrition information is an estimate.

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    1. Cedars

      July 12, 2025 at 2:06 pm

      I use Rice Wine vinegar (unseasoned) to get a hint of sweetness: vinegar and sweetness with one ingredient.

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      • Elizabeth

        July 12, 2025 at 2:31 pm

        Great idea!

        Reply
    2. Cheryl Mack

      August 11, 2025 at 2:53 pm

      Hello, Elizabeth,I have a question for you! I just tried your recipe, and it is very good! My next question is, how long will this homemade mayo last in the frig? I think This is an important detail that should be posted on all home-made recipes.I would appreciate your help with this! I am also going to try the unseasoned Rice Wine Vinegar the next time I make this recipe as I am trying to cut down on the sugars!
      Blessings to you,
      Cheryl

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      • Elizabeth

        August 19, 2025 at 12:22 pm

        Hi Cheryl - thank you so much for catching that I didn't include that detail. I've updated the post to include it - store in an air tight container for up to two weeks. It might last longer than that, but for best taste and freshness, two weeks is ideal.

        Reply

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