Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe

March 17, 2022 // by thetattooedmomma// 17 Comments

Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: condiment
Ingredients: 1 cup oil; 1 tspn mustard (dijon or regular); 2 tspn lemon juice (substitute with lime juice or white wine vinegar); 1 tspn salt; 1 whole raw egg

Once you see how easy this homemade mayonnaise is to do at home, you won’t ever want the store bought stuff again.

1 Minute Homemade Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is one of those things we don’t really think about making ourselves which is crazy because it literally takes about a minute to do. I find myself making this recipe about once a week since it’s that simple and I can bet you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now.

Why you should make homemade mayonnaise

If you look at what the store bought mayo is made of you’ll see they have some pretty poor ingredients. In fact, the number one ingredient in most store-bought mayonnaise is soybean oil and just in case you thought soybean oil was healthy, here’s a reality check – it’s NOT!

New research from UC Riverside shows that “soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression.” – source

homemade mayo ingredients: organic mustard, 100 percent pure avocado oil, fresh lemon juice, Himalayan sea salt, and a farm fresh egg displayed on top of a wooden cutting board

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Homemade Mayonnaise Ingredients

Avocado Oil – I like using avocado oil because it has a light flavor so you won’t be overwhelmed by the difference in taste compared to the store bought mayo you might be used to. If you don’t have avocado oil then you can use grapeseed, safflower, or olive oil instead.

But olive oil can have a strong and overpowering taste than what most people would prefer. So if it’s you’re first time making homemade mayonnaise I would recommend one of the other listed oils I’ve mentioned or at least starting off by mixing half olive oil and half one of the other oils together.

Mustard – The true way to make mayo is with Dijon Mustard but I rarely have that on hand so most of the time I just use the regular.

If you aren’t a fan of mustard ,don’t worry because you wont taste it in the final product but mustard is needed to keep the mayo mix from breaking because….well because Science. It is possible to make this without the mustard but it’s one of the ingredients that makes this recipe fail proof.

Later on down the road if you feel you’ve mastered this recipe then try it without the mustard if you still aren’t diggin’ it.

Lemon Juice – if you don’t have lemons on hand you can substitute with lime or white wine vinegar.

Salt – Recently I learned the salt is what makes the mayonnaise thick so don’t skip this part. I use Pink Himalayan salt but any salt will do.

Egg – Although most recipes use the egg yolk only, in this recipe we’re using the entire raw egg because it comes out the same anyway. It also saves time from having to separate the egg because “ain’t nobody got time for that” plus there’s no egg waste. (but if we’re being real here, if you were to use only the egg yolk then it would might as well be called Aioli)

How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise

The steps I’m about to show you are EXACTLY the way EYE (I) make mayonnaise and it has ALWAYS worked. This is important to note because I’ve had a lot of people thank me for this recipe but at the same time a lot of people really mad at me for “doing it wrong”. check out the hilarious comments on my mayonnaise Tik Tok video here.

Pour the Oil. Pour 1 cup of oil into your mason jar.

Add mustard, lemon juice, and salt.

Raw Egg. Add the whole raw egg (minus the shell – come on now).

Immersion Blender. Place the immersion blender all the way to the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Begin blending and slowly pulling the immersion blender up as each part below it turns white. You are done once all the oil has become mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

Frequently Asked Questions

When I originally uploaded this homemade mayo video to Tik Tik, I didn’t expect it to take off. But it became viral instantly and the questions FLEW IN!

Why did my mayonnaise turn yellowish? It can look a yellowish if you added a little too much mustard. If I’m being true to my recipe then you should add 1 teaspoon mustard but I usually just give the bottle a small squeeze to save on time and dishes.

What is the fridge life? The longest I’ve kept this homemade mayonnaise in the fridge for has been 3-4 days because I make it as I need it but one google source says “if you ferment the mayonnaise for 6 hours, it will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator”. Here is the source for that and she even shows you how to ferment it.

Aren’t you worried about getting salmonella poisoning from using raw eggs? Yes! – If I didn’t trust my source then that would be a big concern but since I get my farm fresh eggs from my Mother In Law I don’t worry because she keeps a tip top coop and very healthy chickens.

Why would you use the whole egg when you’re supposed to only use the yolk? Because I do what I want Karen but also because one day I forgot to separate the egg yolk and decided to just go with it since I wasn’t about to dig it back out. And you know what happened? It still became mayonnaise and I lived happily ever after because I saved time and didn’t waste an egg white 🙂

Why aren’t you drizzling the oil? That is the correct way to do it. All I have to say to this “question” is that the way I did it made mayonnaise just like I wanted it to. Also that 6+3=9 and so does 5+4; there isn’t a single right way to do something.

Do I have to use avocado oil? No, you can substitute the avocado oil for grapeseed, safflower, or olive oil but olive oil can have a strong and overpowering taste than what most people would prefer. I haven’t tried coconut oil yet but I have seen it done so that’s a fun option too!

What brand is your immersion blender and what kind of attachment are you using for it? It’s a basic Kitchen Aid one that I purchased at Walmart a couple years ago. Here is the link to it. As for the attachment, I’m just using the same attachment that came with the machine.

Do I have to use the whole egg? No, you can use 1 whole egg or just 1 yolk or even just 1 egg white for this recipe.

Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

Instructions:

Add the oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and raw egg to a tall jar.

Place the immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and pulling up as the oil turns white.

Tools:

Ingredients:

1 cup oil
1 tspn mustard (dijon or regular)
2 tspn lemon juice (substitute with lime juice or white wine vinegar)
1 tspn salt
1 whole raw egg

Directions:

Add all the ingredients to the jar (order doesn’t matter)
If the mustard, salt, egg, and lemon juice haven’t settle to the bottom of the jar then push them to the bottom with your immersion blender.
Place your immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and begin pulling up slowly as the oil beneath the blender blade turns white.
You are done once all the oil has turned to mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

Notes:

Keep mayonnaise in an air tight container and store in fridge. Your mayonnaise won’t look pearly white because of the mustard in this recipe.

Yield: 1 cup

Easy Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

Delicious homemade mayonnaise in less than 1 minute. Once you see how easy this mayo is to do at home, you won't ever want the store bought stuff again.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 1 minute

Ingredients

1 cup oil
1 tspn mustard (dijon or regular)
2 tspn lemon juice (substitute with lime juice or white wine vinegar)
1 tspn salt
1 whole raw egg

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients to the jar (order doesn't matter)

• If the mustard, salt, egg, and lemon juice haven't settle to the bottom of the jar then push them to the bottom with your immersion blender.

• Place your immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, making sure to cover the egg. Start blending and begin pulling up slowly as the oil beneath the blender blade turns white.

• You are done once all the oil has turned to mayonnaise and there is no visible oil left.

Notes

Keep mayonnaise in an air tight container and store in fridge. Your mayonnaise won't look pearly white because of the mustard in this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 tablespoon
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 126Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mg

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Simple Homemade Yogurt in the Instant Pot – No Fuss

February 20, 2022 // by thetattooedmomma// 7 Comments

Simple Homemade Yogurt in the Instant Pot – No Fuss

a no-fuss easy way to make homemade yogurt in the instapot. for the busy homesteaders who strive for functionality and simplicity.

1 gallon of simple homemade yogurt packaged up in 2 64oz mason jars and an 8oz mason jar

If you follow my social media accounts you know that one of my favorite breakfast staples is a delicious yogurt smoothie because it’s quick, easy, and packed with healthy probiotics. So of course, as a mom, I’m here for it.

Unfortunately, good quality store-bought yogurt comes with a hefty price tag if you’re having it often. Especially if you plan to serve it up for your entire family.

That’s why I was determined to learn how to make quality yogurt myself but also make the process as simple as possible.

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wooden spoon scooping out simple homemade yogurt from the instapot mealthypot

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WHAT IF I’M LACTOSE INTOLERANT?

Many lactose intolerant people can tolerate yogurt but not milk because of the fermentation and straining process. My daughter is very lactose intolerant but has zero problems with the homemade yogurt I make because it’s fermented for a full 24 hours.

The longer it ferments the more sour it will taste but the longer it ferments, the more the lactose is broken down.

WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED?

All you need are 2 kitchen tools: first being a smart pressure cooker with a yogurt setting like the Instant Pot. I personally use the Mealthy Pot because at the time when I purchased it, it had more features than the Instant Pot and at a better price tag.

The second item is optional and that is a straining cloth so that you can turn regular yogurt into Greek Yogurt, sour cream, or even make a yogurt cream cheese!

WHAT IS A MOTHER YOGURT STARTER?

Any store-bought plain yogurt (preferably organic) will be perfect for your very first Mother Yogurt Starter. Then after that I will show you how to get your own mother yogurt starter from your home made yogurt batches.

Each time you want to make homemade yogurt you are going to need an already established yogurt bacteria. This small amount of good bacteria is going to take over your milk and battle any of the bad bacteria in the milk so that you end up with a fermented product and not a rotten one.

Also, the yogurt fermenting process is breaking down the lactose making it easier on the stomach.

If you are familiar with a sourdough starter it’s the same type of concept. People that are gluten intolerant can usually handle a sourdough bread because the sourdough starter has broken down the beginning parts of the grain making it easier for the stomach to digest.

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INGREDIENTS FOR SIMPLE HOMEMADE YOGURT

1gallon milk (see notes)
1 cup Mother Yogurt Starter (see notes or blog post)

TOOLS FOR SIMPLE HOMEMADE YOGURT

instant pot (or any other smart pressure cooker with yogurt function)
(optional) straining cloth

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIMPLE HOMEMADE YOGURT

pour the entire gallon of milk into the Instant Pot
take the sealing ring out of the lid then place the lid on the pot and into the locking position.
turn the sealing/venting knob to “venting” (or set the switch to venting if you have a newer model)
press the yogurt button 2 times to activate the “boil” function
when the machine beeps that it is done boiling, turn the machine off and allow it rest for about 30 minutes or until the milk is cool enough to touch.
add 1 cup of Mother Yogurt Starter to the pot and stir it in
press the yogurt button until the machine reads “yogurt” then set the cook time for anything between 8 – 24 hours. (the longer it cooks, the less lactose there will be)
when the machine beeps that it is done cooking, set aside 1 cup. This will be your Mother Yogurt Starter for the next time you make yogurt. You will only need 1 cup Mother Yogurt Starter so any excess can be stored to eat.
Pour the remaining yogurt into airtight containers and store in fridge for up to 2 weeks. If you want thick creamy Greek Yogurt then strain all of your yogurt until it’s at your desired consistency. (You can even end up making a yogurt cream cheese if you leave it straining long enough!)

NOTES

whole milk will make creamier yogurt while non fat and raw milk will be more runny but you can use any type of cow, goat, or sheep milk for this recipe.

(repeat) Any store-bought plain yogurt (preferably organic) will work for your very 1st Mother Yogurt Starter.

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Yield: 1 gallon

Simple No Fuss Homemade Yogurt

No-fuss easy way to make homemade yogurt in the instapot. for the busy homesteaders who strive for functionality and simplicity.

Cook Time 8 hours

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 10 hours

Ingredients

• 1 gallon milk (see notes)
• 1 cup Mother Yogurt Starter (see notes or blog post)

Instructions

TOOLS

instapot (or any other smart pressure cooker with yogurt function)
optional: straining cloth to make Greek Yogurt

HOW TO

pour 1 gallon milk into InstaPot
take sealing ring out of the lid then place the lid on the pot and into the locking position
turn the sealing knob to the "venting" position (or set the switch to venting if you have a new model)
press the yogurt button until the display screen reads "boil"
when done boiling, turn the machine off and allow to rest for 30 minutes
add 1 cup Mother Yogurt Starter to the pot and stir in
press the yogurt button until the machine reads "yogurt" then set the cook time for 24 hours or a minimum of 8 hours. (the longer it cooks, the less lactose there will be)
when its done cooking then set aside 1 cup to use as your Mother Yogurt Starter for the next time you make homemade yogurt.
if you want to make Greek Yogurt then continue to the next step. If not then package your yogurt up and store it in the back of the fridge.
to make Greek Yogurt pour the yogurt into a straining cloth and let rest until it's to your desired consistency. (about 2 hours = Greek Yogurt, about 4 hours = sour cream, or let sit overnight for yogurt cream cheese)

Notes

* whole milk will make creamier yogurt and non fat or raw milk will be more runny but any type of cow, goat, or sheep milk will still make delicious ready to eat yogurt.

* any store bought plain yogurt will work as a Mother Yogurt Starter. after you make your first batch though, you will save 1 cup from that to be your mother yogurt starter for the next time.

Cozy Apple Twist Yogurt Smoothie – easy and quick

January 29, 2022 // by thetattooedmomma// 2 Comments

Cozy Apple Twist Yogurt Smoothie Recipe

This easy apple yogurt smoothie is a quick and delicious way to get a cozy tasting meal on the table without feeling the mom guilt.

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This recipe was inspired by a desperate mom, aka me. Tell me why my kids always want an apple but never finish it.

I was so tired of seeing half eaten apples on the counter tops, in the trash, and sometimes even UNDER THE COUCH – compliments of the 2 year old.

So now, whenever there are unwanted kid-apples I slice off the bitten parts then throw them in the blender to make an easy apple twist yogurt smoothie.

To be quite honest, I don’t even get upset about the leftovers anymore because it gives me the excuse to whip up a quick batch of smoothies and call it breakfast.

But in order to keep me from feeling that mom guilt it needs to be tasty, filling, and healthy.

DO I NEED TO USE HOMEMADE YOGURT?

No, I just prefer to make ours using homemade yogurt because its cheaper but store-bought regular yogurt is fine to use also.

WHY NOT JUST USE MILK?

The probiotics in yogurt are what make this cozy treat SUPER HEALTHY!

WHAT IF I’M LACTOSE INTOLERANT?

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COZY APPLE TWIST YOGURT SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth…ie 😉

Pour mixture into your favorite cup then enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups yogurt (preferably homemade)
1/2 cup ice (about 5 ice cubes) or half cup water
1 raw apple (about 1 cup)
1 tbspn brown sugar
2 tspn cinnamon
handful of nuts (about 1/4 cup)
optional: 2&1/2 scoops protein powder

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Yield: 2.5 servings/ 5 cups

Cozy Apple Twist Yogurt Smoothie Recipe - quick, healthy, easy

This easy apple yogurt smoothie is a quick and delicious way to get a cozy tasting meal on the table without feeling the mom guilt.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups yogurt (preferably homemade)
• 1/2 cup ice (about 5 ice cubes) or half cup water
• 1 raw apple (about 1 cup)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tspn cinnamon
• handful of nuts (about 1/4 cup)
• optional: 2&1/2 scoops protein powder

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until
smooth...ie 😉

Pour mixture into your favorite cup and enjoy!