Heart Healthy Avocado Mayo

This Vegan Heart Healthy Avocado Mayo is a deliciously silky mayonnaise substitute (aka mayo alternative).  It makes a delicious avocado spread that you’ll enjoy slathering on bread or toast for sandwiches or in wraps, or using in as a substitute for regular mayo when making egg salad and chicken salad.  This avocado mayonnaise also makes a delicious avocado dip to serve with veggies, crackers or chips.

This avocado spread is a healthier alternative to regular mayonnaise.  It’s completely vegan and comes together in a pinch! 

This avocado mayonnaise recipe is one of those easy kitchen hacks.  Just add the organic avocado, lemon juice, onion powder to a food processor or blender and blend until it reaches a light and creamy texture.  You can also add jalapeno and cilantro to the mix if you want to add a little Mexican flavor.  

Avocado Spread Recipe

This mayonnaise substitute is rich with antioxidants, healthy fats and great taste.

• Organic avocados (I use Haas avocados)
• Lemon juice
• Onion powder
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
• Jalapeno, minced (optional)
• Salt to taste

How to Make Avocado Spread

This avocado mayo comes together in about 5 minutes start-to-finish.  It’s great mayo alternative to slather on bread or toast for sandwiches, in wraps, or use instead of regular mayo to make egg salad or chicken salad.  Or simply use it as an avocado dip and serve with veggies, crackers or chips.

1. Remove pit and peel from avocados.
2. Add all of the ingredients to the blender or food processor and blend until you reach your desired creamy texture.

One of the great things about this avocado spread, is it provides an easy way to incorporate more avocados into your diet! 

Benefits of Eating Avocado

If you’re wondering … are avocados healthy…the short answer to that is….yes.  Avocados are highly nutritious!

• Avocados are an excellent source of potassium (which is good for your heart and helps to reduce blood pressure).  They  actually contain more potassium than banana.
• The fat contained in avocado is a healthy monounsaturated fatty acid (oleic acid)  – the good kind – more commonly found in olive oil.  Oleic acid has been associated with reduced inflammation. 
• Avocados also provide antioxidant benefits and contain carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health (reduction in cataracts and macular degeneration).

Looking for More Easy Avocado Recipes

• Homemade Guacamole
• Green Chicken Enchiladas
• Mexican Avocado Chicken Burgers
• Avocado Citrus Vinaigrette
• Avocado Chicken Salad
• Avocado Egg Salad

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Yield: 6-8 servings

Heart Healthy Avocado Mayo

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 jalapeno, minced (optional)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Remove pit and peel from avocados.
2. Add all of the ingredients to the blender or food processor and blend until you reach your desired creamy texture.