Keto-friendly MAYONNAISE alternative?

#21

A simple solution might be to make a quick creme fraiche.

Just mix full cream and sour cream (and a little yoghurt if you want it tangier) and flavour with herbs, mustard etc. No eggs, no emulsifying needed etc.

#22

If making mayonnaise is too much trouble you could try pouring some oil (of any type) onto your food and if you wish also cider vinegar or lemon or soy sauce or salt or paprike etc.

If the food is hot you could melt butter onto it.

You may even put any of those ingredients (plus/or others) into a jar and shake it, which takes about 10 seconds.

(Clare) #23

I mix EV olive oil with a splash of good vinegar, Greek yoghurt or sour cream. I sometimes throw an egg yolk in if I want that flavour. You can make it in 30 seconds and it’s delicious.

(Jay AM) #24

Some of the key to mayo is using an acid and salt. I’ve use lemon juice in homemade mayo. Some people recommend apple cider vinegar. If you were going to experiment with sugar free greek yogurt, look for full fat and just get a small single serve size. Figure out how many different things you’d like to try to flavor it with for taste and consistency. I’d recommend some oil, lemon juice, and salt to start with. The oil will change the consistency, the lemon adds the punch of flavor, and salt tempers the punch. That’s the best way I can describe their effects without being a chef myself. If you like some tang then sour cream is an excellent and inexpensive option.

That all said, I did buy a store bought mayo at a random Walmart that I was quite happy with. It’s called Sir Kensington’s Classic Mayonnaise.

Ingredients: Sunflower oil, egg yolks, water, organic lemon juice, distilled vinegar, salt, sugar, mustard flour, black pepper, citric acid.

Yes, sugar. However, for me, it’s so low on the ingredient list that a tablespoon doesn’t even register one carb. But, we can take hints from the ingredients too for home made stuff. The acids (vinegar, lemon juice, citric), oil (sunflower oil), extras for taste and balance (salt, pepper, mustard flour)

(Natasha) #25

Thank you :blush: I’m in the UK. I’d like to find some avocado oil :avocado: mayo and give it a try. I bet it is super expensive here though!!

(Natasha) #26

Haha! You must be a prophet! :grinning:

(Natasha) #27

:crazy_face:

(Natasha) #28

The Russian Roulette of homemade mayo making! :joy:

(Natasha) #29

Thank you for these helpful suggestions, I will give it a try :grinning:

(Natasha) #30

Thank you, that sounds like it would be tasty, I’ll give it a try :grinning:

(Natasha) #31

Yes! Great idea, thank you! :grinning:

(Natasha) #32

Do you know, I have actually never thought of this… I LOVE butter! I could put a bit of garlic powder in it too for extra flavour… I’m thinking poured over lightly steamed broccoli, mmmm! :grinning:

(Natasha) #33

That sounds delicious!

(Mary Lilley-Thompson) #34

This is my Keto-friendly mayo of choice. I’m too lazy to make my own, too! I but it at COSTCO, but, I found it on Amazon. It’s possible that Target carries it. Check your local store. https://www.amazon.com/Sir-Kensingtons-Avocado-Oil-Mayonnaise/dp/B01DP28C22/ref=asc_df_B01DP28C22/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=246815744616&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2285464616537664458&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9006939&hvtargid=pla-583868859779&th=1

(Edith) #35

Before keto, I would make a French silk pie that used raw eggs. It was SOOOOOOOO delicious it was worth the salmonella risk.

#36

Sir Kensington’s avocado oil mayo is wonderful :slight_smile:
Walmart online and in-stores carries it as well :slight_smile:

(Melanie Rowe) #37

I still use small amounts of store bought mayo. Tuna salad does not taste the same without it. But for other stuff I use cream cheese, sour cream or guacamole. Cream cheese is my go to for dressings and sauces. You can mix seasoning right into the cream cheese and put it on your meat or use it as a dip. Add it to sauces to thicken it up. Use it t make yummy fatbombs. Taste great in eggs.

(Marcus Yanez) #38

I’m confused. What is so bad about Mayo that doesn’t make it Keto-friendly? I look at the nutritional facts and it has fats and low carbs. I’m asking so I can be better informed. Thanks

(Jennibc) #39

If you are trying to cut out seed oils (which are highly inflammatory) regular mayo is mostly comprised of either the seed oils soybean or canola

(Little Miss Scare-All) #40

Now the mayo will be involved in mayo trafficking. Little bit of mayo rub n tug.

I think Kraft will most likely ruin it, since their regular condiments and dressings taste like arse. Not a big fan of Primal Kitchen to begin with.