It’s time you stopped buying that salmonella pudding trap they call “mayo”. Do yourself a favor and make this Creamy Rich Cashew Mayo. It’s healthy, egg-free, low-fat, super easy, and delicious. You deserve better and so does your sandwich.
The Best Cashew Mayo Recipe
This Cashew mayo is a great vegan mayo alternative. Why? Because cashews are very neutral in flavor and have an awesome texture after you soak and blend them. Thick, rich, and creamy!
How Do You Make Cashew Mayonnaise
This recipe is amazingly SIMPLE! Soak some cashews, toss them in a blender with the spices, and blend until smooth. That’s it.
Plant-based or meat-eater, sauces are what make sandwiches. And, a sandwich is not a sandwich without some type of mayo on it. So, why not make a vegan mayo that’s healthy and can be slathered on with reckless abandon?
One way to try the amazing plant-based mayo is on my Potato Chip Tomato Sandwich. Pretty amazing!
You will love this Cashew Mayo recipe? It’s…
- creamy
- rich
- tangy
- thick
- simple to make
- & absolutely delicious!
And, if you do make this recipe I want to know. So, please leave a comment below with a star rating. And, be sure and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!
Creamy Rich Cashew Mayo
- Total Time30 minutes
- Yield1 cup 1x
- DietVegan
A much healthier alternative to regular mayo. This cashew mayo is creamy, rich, tangy, delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. mustard (yellow or dijon)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ heaping tsp. sea salt
- ¼ to ½ cup water
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for 30 minutes. If you have a high-speed blender, like a Vitamix, soaking is optional. But, it will make the mayo that much creamier.
- Add cashews along with all other ingredients to blender and process until smooth and creamy.
- Stop and taste test: adding more apple cider vinegar for tanginess; lemon juice for acidity; salt for saltiness; and more water if you want it not so thick.
- Blend once more after making final adjustments. Pour into a jar or container and store in fridge until ready to use. It will keep for several days.
Notes
Add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce during the blending and it makes a great aioli.
If you have a nut allergy, use a 12 ounce box of firm or extra firm silken tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 51
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 1.3 mg
- Fat: 3.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dips & Spreads
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Vegan
Finally…plant based mayo perfection! Thank you for this recipe. We have had a hard time finding an acceptable mayo substitute and an acceptable cheese substitute – so now I’m off to check out your cheese substitute recipes!
You saved me! This tastes better than mayo! I had a hard time finding a vegan replacement and I am so glad I found this recipe! It is perfect! Bonus there is no oils!
I love making this healthy and flavorful mayo. Mine came out pretty thick but I think that is because I measured 1 cup of cashew pieces, not whole ones. Having a weight on the cashews would be helpful. This is my go to mayonnaise from now on! Thank you!!
I’m really impressed with this recipe, in no time at all I made the tastiest mayo ever! Thank you!!!
I don’t know what this was, but it wasn’t mayo. Followed the recipe exactly but doubled it for a crowd. It was weirdly sweet yet sour from the lemon/acv combo. The plan was to make it into a ranch-like dip, so I’m hoping the added herbs and seasonings help rescue it.
This is amazing. I have never found a vegan mayo I like. I have tried several. I always taste the oil in them and they just taste off. THIS is the best one No oil! Flavour is good, pantry ingredients and it comes together fast. It’s also divine in coleslaw. I’ve been making this on repeat.
I just made this and it’s quite good. I did add extra lemon juice and acv. I also added some black salt for an egg taste and some pure maple syrup. My additions make it taste quite a bit like egg mayo. I did a double batch as I just have a Vitamix and someone commented the single batch didn’t work in their Vitamix. I got it quite creamy. Thanks for the recipe Shane. I’ve tried so many mayo recipes and didn’t like them and I don’t like eating the store made vegan mayo with oils in it.
I am amending my previous comment and rating. The mayo tastes so much better the next day when it is cold.
haha, thanks!
Mine turned out ok, not great. Was going to make another recipe but I didn’t want to use a cup of oil so I tried yours. Soaked the cashews and had a hard time blending in the steel Vitamix container with 1/4 cup of water so I added another 1/4 cup and then probably about another 1/3 cup. Used half salt half black salt and I didn’t care for the tase. Added probably too much extra vinegar and lemon juice but it blended very nicely after that. Still wasn’t how I wanted it to taste so added more black salt and it was just ok. Added a couple drops of Blairs After Death sauce and I’m hoping it will taste a little better tomorrow. I was a big fan of JUST mayo and have been buying Follow Your Heart Original since Just stopped making mayo and then came back with a smaller size and a much bigger price. It’s difficult to measure a cup of cashews, maybe I used to much. Is it possible for you to give a weight rather than a cup measurement?
Been using your mayo for years. Long past time I thanked you for it. 🙂
Dadgum, this stuff is yum!Made double so it would work in Vitamix, then used a bit with Sriracha and smoked paprika on a Sammy with Unreal Turkey and your tempeh bacon! I also mixed a bit with kala namak and some dried mustard just to see – it will be a wonderful dressing for potato salad. Thank you so much for these easy and versatile recipes.
I came across your fb page yesterday and found my way to this recipe, which was right on time. I made this mayo today and it’s absolutely delicious! I used it right out of the Vitamix for a salad and sandwiches.
I’ve been making this recipe for 6 years and I can’t believe I haven’t given your very much deserved 5 stars and high praise until now.
I just made a batch & as always, I licked the spatula after scraping it out of my Vitamix. This time, I thought, Imagine licking the spoon w/ typical store-bought mayo. YUCK! Made me wish I’d taken a licking selfie photo so I could publish it and brag on this recipe & compare it to doing that with regular mayo.
I have made variations over the years. I ALWAYS make a double batch & use 50% white beans. I add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce a lot for a chipotle mayo with some kick. It freezes beautifully, no change in texture whatsoever.
I’m making the mushroom gravy next to take to family’s home for Thanksgiving tomorrow, with my own mashed potatoes.
Love how your presence continues to grow Shane!
Just made this and it’s Delicious. Just an FYI, Don’t try making any of Shane’s recipes 2 at a time. Got Mixed Up with 2 of them and made a Mistake of adding Nutritional Yeast to this Recipe. Not Bad, but I’m sure it’s Much Better without the Yeast.
Hi Shane. Thanks for the recipe! Can you please tell me what the serving size is for the nutrition information? I’m currently tracking macros. Thanks so much!
I believe it’s 1 Tbsp.
This recipe I had trouble with as it never got it smooth, if I had tripled it to get it to work in my high speed blender it may have. I do not have a food process but would have used that and it probably would’ve been fine. I would try this again, but I would substitute white beans for the cashews as I think that would be a similar texture and might give me that creamy texture. The flavor was good mixed with a dry dip mix so win either way.
Best vegan mayo recipe I have found yet. Not a fan of the tofu ones! I wanted a nut based one for a higher fat content and this recipe ticked those boxes. I tweaked it a little and subbed in 1/4 cup hemp seeds in place of 1/4 cup of the cashews to up the omega 3 to 6 ratio. Worked out really well. Thanks Shane!
Seriously, the best mayo recipe! Back in the day, I preferred Miracle Whip to Hellman’s, so for that reason, I double the lemon and add 1-2 dates and add about 1/3 additional cup of water to the 1/2 C in recipe. I batch and freeze in an ice-cube tray. Thanks for this!! A staple in my life!
I can’t say enough about this mayo! The best part is, my sister loves it, she is not vegan at all. We used it in my mom’s Texas potato salad recipe and it was off the charts good. Thank you for sharing delicious recipes! I use many of them for my family, who are not plant based. It helps me help them to slowly make changes, thanks again!
Shane, holy not-cow! I am blown away by how delicious this is. I just made it for the second time tonight and it is just off the charts. It makes regular mayonnaise seem like tasteless dribble. I’m going to let the flavors get acquainted overnight and then tomorrow I’m going to use it in my tofu/chickpea not-egg salad. Thank you for such creative and delicious recipes!
Carol, that’s great and thank you so much!
Can any of your sauces be frozen for later use? We won’t go through a whole cup’s worth in a week.
Yes, most can be frozen. I have found it’s best to freeze in freezer bags then thaw in hot water or overnight in the fridge.
Shane I made this vegan mayo to use in your macaroni salad. Wow! This is delicious! So easy to throw together! I plan on making more just to have on hand for sandwiches. Thank you for creating and sharing your awesome recipes!
I doubled the recipe to use for a larger batch of Shane’s broccoli salad. I used one cup of cashews and one cup of cannelini beans. Turned out very tasty and smooth.
It is impossible to blend this properly in a regular sized Vitamix with the regular sized container on the top. It’s not enough ingredients to hit the blades…it just flies all over the container and stays there. I figured that would happen and I guess the recipe really needs to be doubled, in order to be blended.
Hi, Jessica! With a large vitamix I would double it but it’s perfect for a Nutribullet.
Great recipe, easy to make and Tastes great.
Shane, could you please tell me where you purchase your raw cashews & what brand they are. I love your recipes❤️. Thanks for all you do for those of us who try to eat well. Keep up the good work. Kay
Hi, Kay and thank you! If I’m in a pinch, I’ll get my raw cashews at Walmart. But, I usually order in bulk on Amazon from this company: https://amzn.to/3S4BP4y
Costco has organic cashews at the best price I’ve seen for organic, but they don’t have them all the time
I made this because I am corn intolerant and a friend is seed oil intolerant and it was impossible to find a mayo that could cover both intolerances. I made my pasta salad for a family birthday and it was a huge hit. Ps I did not tell the omnivores until after they ate it, but a few actually asked for the recipe. We will change the world one recipe at a time. Thanks Shane
WOW! I would give 10 stars if I could. I made mine a little thicker because why not. This recipe has been used on garden tomato sandwiches as well as black bean burgers. Seriously fantastic!
I followed the recipe as instructed. Made in a NutriBullet using a short cup and extraction blade stopping often to scrape down the sides. It is perfectly creamy, simple to make and quite tasty. It has a sweetness to it very similar in taste to a brand named sandwich spread. A great healthy replacement for traditional mayo. Looking forward to trying it in different recipes. Thank you!
This is so much better than Mayo! I’m not vegan but wanted something to serve to vegan friends. So glad I found this recipe, easy and delicious ❤️
Thank you so much! It’s a staple in our house…we go through a ton of it.
Shane, I’m wondering if cannellini beans could be used in place of the cashews to make it nut free?
Thank you,
Sherry
Many people have and say it works well. I haven’t tried it but I think it’s worth it. I say, “Go for it!”
Am delighted to have found your vegan mayo recipe. I have tried quite a few with disappointment to date. This is delicious… I’m a coeliac, vegan who is sensitive to corn so struggle to find a vegan mayo to buy. This is so tasty and healthy. Thanks for sharing this recipe…. A girl cannot live without a good mayo.
Hey, Dawn, I’m so glad you’re here and thankful you enjoy the mayo. A man can’t live without it either:)
Kudos! This is the only vegan mayo I’ve ever made and liked. I’m planning to experiment with subbing almonds as cashews have a slightly sweet taste I don’t care for.
Thank you so much!!!
Loved it, and particularly the encouragement to taste and add more of different ingredients for different flavors. I added more of dijon mustard, lemon, apple cider and a pinch more salt. I kept tasting it until it was as tangy as I wanted it. I made it so I could made the aioli for Portobello steaks which were excellent. I look forward to using it as is and a base for for other sauces. I look forward to trying some adobo pepper in it. Yum yum!
Wow!!!!! It’s so delicious!!! i LOVE this vegan mayo which is easy to make, delicious and healthy. Thank you so much for sharing❤️
This is the best vegan mayo recipe I’ve come across over the past 6 years that I’ve been vegan. The sour cream is also amazing! Thank you Shane & Simple. I continue to go back to this one time and time again!
Perfect with so many recipes;as for me, fresh garlic is added instead of powder. An essential sauce. Thank you!
Absolutely delicious 😋 thank you so much 🙏. My husband tasted this and Hellman mayo without knowing which was which and your cashew mayo was praised ❤️
Wow, what a compliment! thank you so much!!!
This worked really well with sauerkraut liquid instead of water, it’s a great way to use it up if you regularly make ferments. Thanks!
Great idea! I’ll have to try it.
Excellent Mayo recipe. I like this better than any mayo I’ve ever had that was store bought. Highly recommend at so easy. Love that it’s oil free too!
This was delicious!! I’m sharing it with all my friends.
I used this mayonnaise to use with cooked artichoke. I was raised that you eat artichoke with dipping it into mayonnaise. I love how smooth of a texture it is without the oily feeling of regular mayonnaise. It doesn’t taste exactly like regular mayonnaise but it hits the right spot!!!
I made this for vegan burger night. I gave it four stars only because I prefer Shane’s tofu mayo. Even though I have a high power blender, I soaked the cashews anyway. I blended for quite some time, but the texture was still more like ground mustard than mayo. It did the job on the burgers, adding a nice flavor and I will use it over the next week on sandwiches and wraps but will be going back to Shane’s tofu mayo after that! Thanks for great content, Shane; I know I can count on your recipes to be just what I want!
I wonder if u can freeze this and also if I go half and half tofu/cashews…. Hmmm?
You could totally do the half-and-half thing. I haven’t frozen it, but see no reason why you couldn’t.
Absolutely the best vegan mayo I have had the pleasure of making over the past 6 years of being vegan. I can’t underscore that comment enough. It is simply delightful! Thank you sir!
Thank you so much, Marina!!!
Delicious, great for a Daniel Fast mayo substitute. Love it on your black bean burgers.
Best vegan mayo ever!
Thank you!!!
Will this recipe work with cashew powder instead of cashews?
I’ve never tried it so I couldn’t say. It’s worth trying!
I attempted a tofu mayo recipe and didn’t care for it, but this mayo is really good and really easy, thanks!
Thank you, Tom!
I finally made this today and it is delicious, looking forward to a tomato, onion and cucumber sandwich with mayo for dinner. I added a pinch of Himalayan Black Salt to add a touch of ‘eggy’ taste and happy with the results. I used 3/4 cup of water and may use a tad more on the next batch so it’s a bit thinner, but if the hubby likes it ‘as is’, then I won’t change anything since he’s the mayo lover.
The cashew mayo was awesome. We used it on TLT’s (tempeh, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches) and loved it. I also had difficulty getting the mayo smooth like pictured. I soaked the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes, then drained and used them. I used my Vitamix and needed to add more than a 1/2 cup of water to the recipe before I could get the ingredients to touch the blades of my Vitamix and blend. It ended up a bit crunchy but tastes great. Even then, most of the ingredients were below the blades and not mixing well. Any thoughts. This is not the first time I have experienced this problem when making a sauce -type item in a small quantity. Any thoughts?
Haha make double?😁
This recipe was so AWESOME…having not had mayo in such a long time bc of eating this way…I had to lick my Vitamix to clean it!
When I added the water i used the heated water from soaking the Cashews….warm mayo…even better!
Can you use plant milk instead of water? Would it make it creamier or taste any different?
Sure thing.
This is a fantastic recipe! I love it. Delicious on potato salad. Thank you!
How much is a serving size?
2 Tbsp
Soaking two cups raw cashews and getting ready to make my umpteenth cashew mayo – this is a GREAT recipe – and because i am a vegan with allergies – it was REAL important for me to get something that’s easy and delicious – and now i found it – thank you SO MUCH! (did i tell you that i am one of your subscribers?)
Thank you so much, Andrea!!!
Finally tried this tonight, and now I wish I hadn’t put it off so long!! To the original recipe, I added 1/4 tsp black salt and 1 tbsp salted butter and it’s fantastic! So glad to have this as an option as I have to be completely egg free while nursing my baby!
Made this today for the first time. Loved it.
Thanks so much.
The taste is great but I have a hard time blending small quantities like this in the vitamix and even after soaking the cashews I could not get the creamy texture; there are very small bits of cashews remaining. I don’t want to make more than one cup at a time, how do you recommend using the vitamix so it blends properly?
Hey, Val! I feel your pain and have been there. I would suggest getting the smoothie attachment for your Vitamix if it has a wide pitcher. Mine has a long narrow pitcher so it’s a bit more conducive when using small quantities.
Hi Shane i have a dilema i am allergic to soy and nuts any suggestions i can use to make this incredible mayo?!
Hi, Melody!
I’m so sorry to hear that. You could try using a can of white beans. Simply drain and rinse and follow the normal instructions. Hope this helps…and works.
Peace,
shane
Hi Shane, this recipe is absolutely delicious. I just made it for a leek, apple and carrot coleslaw recipe I found. The mayo is in the fridge now getting cold, I can’t wait to eat it with the salad later. On its own though it’s delicious, had to have a few tbsp straight from the blender! It’s my first time making a raw vegan mayo and I don’t think I’ll need to look for any other recipes going forward! Nat
Wow, thank you so much, Natalie! This makes me so happy and I’m honored you would take the time to write and tell me. Enjoy your salad…it sounds awesome!
While I haven’t tried your recipe, I have several times made one that is VERY similar. I found that using Kala Namak (also called black salt) for all or part of the salt puts it over the top by giving just a touch of eggy flavor like regular mayo has. Also, I have found that it freezes quite well…it looks kind of weird when you first defrost it, a bit chunky and grainy…but with just a little stir it smooths right out.
Hi Shane I picked up large jar of Aldi’s deluxe whole unsalted cashews by mistake. Can I still use the cashews or will it alter the taste? I’m an hour away from the store🤪 Thank you!
I say use it:)
This cashew mayo is great! It taste just like regular mayo I can’t believe it! I followed the recipe exactly except for adding three cloves of garlic. I like my mayo extra garlicky. I will definitely make this again!
Finally! Omgosh this is exactly what I’ve been searching for! I tried others and threw them away knowing I had to try yours next because your recipes seem to always be great. But I just couldn’t bear to throw anymore cashews away so I just quit buying them. Finally I decided to try again. My plan was potato salad.
I learned to make small batches first because I have tried and tried to find a creamy Mayo or ranch substitute and nothing was working. Years ago My favorite sandwich used to be tomato, pepper and cucumbers with Mayo. I started.having it dry a long time ago because I couldn’t find a decent substitute. Then I just quit making them. Well not anymore! As soon as I tasted it I was like…Omgosh this will work great! And it did! It’s the first thing I made with your Mayo and it was great! I will definitely keep making this. Thank you for sharing it, it brought my fast, easy, delicious sandwich back! Whew!
Substitute for Lemon Juice (none citrus item)?
Apple cider vinegar would work.
So many comments I almost didn’t want to crowd your inbox but this is perfect! Followed exactly the amounts in the recipe and I can actually use this in place of mayo on sandwiches etc. So simple and so good.
I’m glad you didn’t listen to your inner voice. LOL! I love reading the comments and believe me, they help more than you know. So glad you enjoyed the mayo!
What would you recommend to use in place of apple cider vinegar. I simply cannot handle the taste of ACV.
Thank you
Lemon juice would be an option.
Can this recipe be cut in half? I never used a cup of mayo (DUKES!) in six months, so a cup of this will go bad long before I use it.
Sure.
I was looking for a Raw enzyme friendly mayo recipe and made this as per the original recipe to try it before trying to make it as near 100% raw as possible. I found the texture to be beautiful, very creamy and also rich tasting, reminded me a bit like a high quality horseradish consistency. I think that the teaspoon of garlic powder was too much. Maybe the Garlic powder I used from the Chinese supermarket was just very potent but I felt that it was too dominant. If you like Garlic sauce/Mayo you would be in heaven with this but I’m not a massive fan of strong Garlic tastes in food although I do enjoy subtle garlic taste so I am not quite a vampire! I think next time I will add very little garlic to it. Overall a great recipe and could not agree more about how store bought sauces are quite often just poisonous and something like this is just such a fantastic replacement. Thanks for sharing
Love, love, love! My go to Mayo for everything. Can you freeze it? Asking for travel purposes!
I have frozen mine after his additions for coleslaw dressing and it did great!
Made it with the tofu suggestion. Added sriracha as suggested in another recipe. Could eat it in spoonfuls!
Hi, can i opt out the mustard?
Absolutely.
Great recipe! I threw in a couple of chipotles in adobo sauce before I even saw the recommendation. It was nice on top of some beyond meat tacos. I will be making this many times in the future!
Thank you!!!
Making my third batch now. We are so glad to be free of the store-bought vegan Mayo. I also made a batch using silken tofu. It was not quite as flavorful so I added a small chipotle pepper and a little adobe sauce. Delicious!
This is fabulous! As close to the real deal as I’ve tasted. I’m going to make it with silken tofu tonight to try to cut down on some of the calories. Thank you, Shane!
Thank you, Susan! So glad you liked it. Tofu does really well.
Hi Shane, I made this mayo today and it turned out to be pretty good. I don’t own a Vitamix but I did use my high-powered food processor. The texture is not as creamy or smooth as it would be when using a Vitamix blender but that’s okay because once it’s mixed into other foods, it doesn’t really matter. It’s all about taste.
I love that your recipe does not require any oil or eggs. I cannot digest eggs and always can do without the added fat that comes from oil.
The best part is making only the quantity I need for the time I need it. I no longer have to worry about getting through a whole jar anymore.
Thanks for sharing and posting your recipes for all to benefit from.
I’ve been trying different mayo recipes for a few years and some were okay…but nothing was good enough to get my vegan 14 year old daughter off the veganaise. Tonight I made this recipe and asked her to taste it…she was hesitant because some of the recipes we’ve tried have not been very good. She tasted it and her face brightened and she said that it was the best one I had made and she would eat that! Very happy about that. I made it as written and it was so fast and easy. Turned out silky smooth in my Vitamix. I’m also really excited it’s only 1 point on WW. 🙂 Thanks for this great recipe!
That’s awesome, Olivia!!!
Hi Shane,
I made this mayo for Thanksgiving while i was whipping up your delicious Apple Cranberry Coleslaw. We couldn’t stay away from it.
Today I’m making the mayo again to slather on tortilla roll ups. I will finely mince some raw veggies and olives to sprinkle on before rolling and cutting. Love your recipes!!
Never been a fan of mayonnaise but this recipe is really good. I could see myself eating a small spoonful lol. I’ve made potato salad, pasta salad and tonight a coleslaw salad. First batch I tripled but forgot to triple water. Way too thick until I added more water. Second batch stayed with single ingredients and used 1/2 cup water. Wasn’t as smooth as first triple batch and thinner than I wanted. So next time will only add water a bit at a time after 1/4 cup.
Taste reminds me more of a sandwich spread than mayo so I’m happy about that. Thanks for the great vegan recipes. It’s making this lifestyle change easier.
Kathy, that is so great, and happy to hear you enjoyed it.
I have been looking for oil free recipes for some time. The first time I made this recipe, it was too thick. This time I added the extra water and it turned perfectly and tastes great. I made a chickpea mock tuna salad sandwich and the salad tasted better than when I usually make it with store brought vegan mayonnaise. Thank you!
Sandi, that’s awesome! Thank you!!!
I am a mayo lover and giving up oil has been the hardest part of a WFBD. I thought I would just have to live without mayo – and macaroni salad, potato salad, and coleslaw.
This cashew mayo is awesome! Thanks so much! I’m saved from a mayo free life!
Glad I could help, Melanie:)
I love, love, love this recipe!! It is SOOO good!!
Shane, you say it will last several days in the fridge, but I have found it lasts much longer. Mine has lasted at least two months in the fridge and probably would have lasted longer if I had not eaten it all. The consistency and taste at the end of two months was exactly the same as the day I made it I stored it in a sterile mason jar.
Do love your recipes! You are a whole food plant based recipe genius! Please keep them coming!!!
Thank you so much, Carolyn:)
I am one of those people who can eat mayonnaise with a spoon. I have been eating vegan mayo because I have not been able to find anything close. I think I can give up the mayo… this stuff is delicious. I was so skeptical but you blew me away. Thank you so much for this recipe and all your amazing recipes.
Thank you, Kim. And, I concur, I could eat as a soup:)
So great! Made it to make for the coleslaw, but have extra and so glad for it!
I saw questions asking if walnuts or sunflower seeds would work but didn’t see a reply.
I cannot East cashews or soy……
Thanks
Hi, Jane! I have never tried it with either of those things, but it should work. I would try the sunflower seeds first. Hemp seeds would be a possibility as well as they make a great salad dressing.
Shane, THANK YOU for taking time to respond! I do have hemp seeds here, so will try that.
Jane
Jane, I would LOVE to hear how your hemp seed version works out! Please share once you’ve made it!!
Let me know how it works out.
Sunflower seeds work fine. In fact, I prefer the taste of it with sunflower seeds. I also use a couple of cloves of fresh garlic and about the same amount of red onion instead of poweers. I usually add a tablespoon or so of olive oil, but my oncologists and nurses all nag at me to gain weight, so I can use the extra calories.
Can this be made in a good processor? I don’t have a blender.
I made this in a food processor and it came out good. Not quite as smooth as I had hoped, but that might be because of my food processor? I let the cashews soak for over 1/2 hour, so that isn’t the problem. I even added a little extra water hoping that would help. Good flavor!
Hi, Marsha! What type of blender were you using out of curiosity?
I love this mayo!! Thank you! I also love how I already have all ingredients for your recipes, I don’t have to go out & get stuff I’ve never heard of before! This mayo delivers! Creamy, flavorful & simply divine! Super easy to make too! I would never eat dairy/oil based mayo’s ever again!!
Awesome!
This is excellent! I just made it to use with my eggless egg salad.
Has anyone made this with sunflower seeds?
This is my favorite mayo recipe. It also makes a wonderful dip for buffalo cauliflower and I also put it on my baked potato instead of sour cream. I love it!!!
Tastes great! I just purchased a Vitamix and this was my first recipe. The texture is still a bit grainy, is that expected. Looking for newbie advice!!!
It should be creamy and smooth. Try soaking the cashews in hot water for about 5 mins. and let them blend a little longer. Add a little water at a time to the blender if you need to.
Easy to make, and so delicious.
Absolutely delicious! I’m in shock, have tried so many vegan mayo recipes in the past and nothing comes anywhere close to this amazing recipe. Genius!
Thank you so much!!!
Awesome stuff! Made it exactly as is with out tweaking anything. And only 1 weight watchers point per serving. Thank you!!
Jamie, thank you! Keep drumming!
How long will this last in the fridge if I make it ahead of time?
Yummy! So happy to have found a vegan mayo recipe I enjoy. I mixed it with chickpeas for lunch. Thanks so much for sharing.
That’s great, Ana! We just did the same thing:) Great minds…
Tastes great and super easy to make. My mayo still has a bit of texture and doesn’t look as smooth and creamy as yours. Is that the blender I’m using or do I need to add a little more liquid? I only used a 1/4 cup … Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
Could be both. Try 1/2 cup of water. What type of blender are you using?
Shane, really love your recipes! Thank you! I have made this twice in my vitamix. Both times I have had to transfer from that to a food processor or blender (first time) because there wasn’t enough mixture to blend in the blades. My Vitamix is an under the counter model and works extremely well when the amount is more. Saw the comment about adding more liquid which I didn’t try but maybe should have. I’m sure I lost some good stuff in the transfer. Flavor very good but not as smooth as I’d like. Do you use vitamix or blender and do you mind sharing which one. Is yours smooth or still grainy? Thank you!
Hi, Suzanne! I use my Vitamix. Do you a narrow or wide blending pitcher. And, mine is always smooth.
I haven’t made it yet but I love the fact that I have an option to have plant-based mayonnaise thank you for all you do
Thank you, Pat! Blessings.
Judas Priest—-this stuff kicks ass!!! Thanks buddy, for the recipe.
This one is a keeper.
LOL, LOVE this comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. ROCK ON!
Just discovered your blog and made this mayo and it was great! I added nutritional yeast to mine, not since it needed it but just because I add it to everything.
Hi, Steve, and welcome to Shane & Simple! Thanks for trying the mayo and I’m so glad you liked it. Hey, ain’t nothing wrong with adding nooch to anything:) Have a great New Year my friend!
It’s the best recipe! I love it more than any alternative with oil, I think I make a potato salad just as an excuse to have some of this mayo by the spoonful:)
Ariana, I would absolutely agree. Because…potato salad. LOL! Thank you so much. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Blessings.
Amazing. Tried the tofu variation (didn’t have any cashews on hand), added some black salt (kala namak) instead of regular salt and added a tbsp of nutritional yeast for some extra flavor. Turned out amazing. Thanks a ton!!!
that is awesome!!! So glad you enjoyed it and can’t wait to try it like that:)
Love this recipe! I had a tough time getting other vegan mayo recipes to come together without an immersion blender, but this was super easy and had a great flavor. I’m a bit of a curry freak so I added curry powder to one of my batches – fab, fab, fab!
Thanks again!
Awesome, Lauren! So glad you liked it and thanks for reaching out.
I tested freezing this. I froze about 2 tablespoons over night and let it defrost in the fridge. It was as if it was never frozen. Texture and taste exactly the same.
Karen, that is great. It’s never lasted long enough in my house. So, good to know it freezes well. Thank you!!!
Simple and delicious. Also a great healthier mayo alternative for non-vegans.
Thank you!!! Two words I love to hear: Simple and Delicious:)
Just made it this evening using Dijon mustard. It’s wonderful! Can’t wait to try it in various “salads” and sandwiches. Thank you!
Joan, awesome! I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for reaching out! Blessings.
I am a huge mayo fan, I especially like Veganaise original mayo. Could eat it by the spoonfuls. Not any more. This mayo made with cashews is every bit as good as the Veganaise (which is up to about $9.00 per quart.) From this day forward I’ll be using this recipe instead. So good and so much lower in total calories. Thank you so much for the post.
Wow, Linda! Thanks so much for your endorsement and review. I’m so glad you like the mayo. If you wouldn’t mind, I’d really appreciate it if you would give it a “start” rating. It helps me and others out. Be blessed and again, THANK YOU!
Can walnuts be substituted for cashews in this recipe?
Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Made a potato salad with it and I can wait to make this mayo again.
Morgan, that is awesome! Thanks so much for reaching out and the rating. Blessings!
Delish!
Made it tonight and used it to make a healthier version of chicken salad. It was very good, thanks!
I made this using extra firm silk tofu and did not need to add any water. It is delicious!
Sounds awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.
I would like to try this recipe with Macadamia Nuts as they also have a very mild nutty taste….
Great recipe Shane, thanks…
Thanks, Nancy! And, would love to hear how it turns out.
This is really good! I kept it on the thick side and used it to dip pretzels and veggies.
Awesome! Add a little dill and it makes a great ranch:)
How long does this last in refrigerator. Really great 👍
I usually say about 7-10 days.
Wow! So happy to have found this. Thanks!
You are very welcome!
Dear Shane,
Another winner, I’m sure! I’ve been using a similar recipe, courtesy of http://plantbasedu.com/oil-free-vegan-white-bean-and-cashew-mayo-recipe-plant-based/ (Veronica Grace blog). Instead of 1 cup cashews, it’s 1/2 cup cashews and 1 1/2 cup white beans. My non-vegan mayo loving husband loves it in his WFPB potato salad. I’m sure this is delicious too..