Mayonnaise

ghudson92
ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone have any suggestions for mayonnaise alternatives? I knew it was high in calories but not *that* high! Yes, I do know I could plan ahead to have it etc etc all that good stuff, but some alternative ideas would be most welcome! Also, I am not a fan of the Hellmanns lighter mayo.
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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    I just switched to mustard mostly.
  • gamerbabe14
    gamerbabe14 Posts: 876 Member
    edited May 2018
    Mustard, salsa, dry to the bone sandwiches, avocado (not low in cals obviously), oil/vinegar
  • rj0150684
    rj0150684 Posts: 227 Member
    edited May 2018
    I do brown mustard on roast beef, sour cream and cream cheese for dips (lower cal, but not “low cal” per se) but when I have tuna, there’s no substitute for mayo. I just have it less often.
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    truffles mustard is incredible (trader joes) . but I always make space for my mayo on my bacon sandwich - gotta have it.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Olive oil-based mayonnaise is a bit lower in calories
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    Mustard appears to be victorious here so I will certainly consider it as an option going forwards. Thanks everyone :)
  • h1udd
    h1udd Posts: 623 Member
    apparently you can blend silken tofu, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard a little milk and stevia to make an oil free mayo .... I cant vouch for it though, never tried it
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    missysippy930 wrote: »
    I really love Dijon mustard.
    Also the Laughing Cow spreadable cheeses.

    Oh, yeah. I do those, too. They're good, especially the pepper jack. 35 calories of awesomeness.
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    h1udd wrote: »
    apparently you can blend silken tofu, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard a little milk and stevia to make an oil free mayo .... I cant vouch for it though, never tried it

    Hmm. Not sure how I feel about that combination. Although, I guess I can't knock it til I've tried it!
  • TerranandKaylynsmommy
    TerranandKaylynsmommy Posts: 321 Member
    Avocado oil mayo... tastes exactly the same only 45 cals
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    10g of mayo for about 90 calories is worth it for me!
  • Crafty_camper123
    Crafty_camper123 Posts: 1,440 Member
    I love the olive oil mayo. It is a little lower in calories.
    Hummus makes for a good sandwich spread too.
    Greek yogurt or sour cream makes a good replacement in salads.
    You could use a thin spread of mayo and then use more mustard on sandwiches. That's my preferred go to.
    Buying fat free mayo could be a good option too.
    Avacado is a good replacement although probably not lower in calories. Just different fats and nutrition.
    Greek yogurt ranch dressing dip.
  • jefamer2017
    jefamer2017 Posts: 416 Member
    RAinWA wrote: »
    Since mayo is revolting except in tuna or potato salad, I just use mustard.

    And yes, I know a lot of people love their mayo - I just can't get past the texture.

    I will only use mayo in tuna. It's so gross to me otherwise.
  • Luckon21
    Luckon21 Posts: 1 Member
    Try Greek yogurt. Maybe add some spices if you need flavor. I made buffalo chicken salad with plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo and it was really good. Gonna try it with tuna next and just add some lemon pepper seasoning and see how it goes
  • MushroomLadyJR
    MushroomLadyJR Posts: 89 Member
    Mustard, soft cheese (Philadelphia, quark,etc), salsa, vinaigrettes.

    For something like tinned tuna I generally prefer to just use full fat mayo though. I use about 20-30 grams for one standard tin (about 120 or so grams).

  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Fat free mayo. 15 cals per serving
  • sophia162
    sophia162 Posts: 115 Member
    pinggolfer96 wrote: »
    Fat free mayo. 15 cals per serving

    But it tastes like the dickens, is the thing... :/

    I guess as a spread it would be less noticable though, and it really is a big difference calorie-wise ^^
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Reduced fat cream cheese is good for bagels!
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    if i want mayo i have mayo.

    in some things, greek yogurt is a suitable replacement.
  • WholeFoods4Lyfe
    WholeFoods4Lyfe Posts: 1,518 Member
    edited May 2018
    You'd have to pry my full fat mayo from my cold dead hands. LOL

    Have you thought about making your own? Following the less is more mentality? Maybe just use 1tsp of mayo instead of a whole tbsp?

    If you are truly looking for alternatives, I really like the dressings by Primal Kitchens, you can use mustard, salsa, or hot sauce for adding flavor but not a lot of calories.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    You could try oil and vinegar/ light vinaigrette dressing.

  • RachelElser
    RachelElser Posts: 1,049 Member
    If you are mixing it with tuna, then try subbing in hummus.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    Mayo made with olive oil isn't so bad but I ALWAYS have a jar of Duke's mayo in my fridge. I simply couldn't live life withot i.
  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    I switched to mustard, too. The only thing I still use mayo for is making tuna salad and I use Duke's Olive Oil Lite Mayo. It's good.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    edited May 2018
    I just learned to control my mayo usage. like instead of slathering it on both pieces of bread, I just put a thin layer on only one piece of bread and then add a lot of spicy brown mustard. Also, I find it helps to use good tasting bread (I love sourdough) because the flavor from the bread makes mayo less necessary. I honestly hate the cheap loaves of bread (like Sara Lee and all those) I find the bread to be too squishy and sweet! I don’t want my sandwich bread to be sweet, yuck.
  • motivatedmartha
    motivatedmartha Posts: 1,108 Member
    I sometimes lighten my may by combining with natural or Greek yoghurt - I prefer the taste.
  • Jeeplet18
    Jeeplet18 Posts: 57 Member
    missysippy930 wrote: »
    I really love Dijon mustard.
    Also the Laughing Cow spreadable cheeses.

    I agree with the laughing cow cheese idea, they are so yummy and creamy.

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