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Smoky Maple Bacon Mayonnaise - (Vegan)

Prep Time 5 minutes
This plant-based bacon mayonnaise is smoky with a hint of maple. Use it to transform sandwiches, burgers, and wraps; as a topping for potatoes or perogies; or as a condiment with french fries. Make it in 5 minutes with an immersion blender, or even faster with the "cheater" version.
Servings 16 tablespoons
Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients

Immersion Blender Method

  • 1 cup neutral-flavoured oil (we used Sunflower oil)
  • 6 tablespoons aquafaba (this is the liquid from canned/cooked beans, such as chickpeas). This is the egg replacer in the recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke If you haven't used liquid smoke before, considering adding 1/4 teaspoon first and then adding more.
  • pinch salt

Cheater Method

  • 1 cup commercial mayonnaise of choice
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke If you haven't used liquid smoke before, considering adding 1/4 teaspoon first and then adding more.
  • pinch salt

Instructions

Immersion Blender Method

  • In a tall, narrow container, add the aquafaba, 6 tablespoons of the oil, and the remaining ingredients. Using an immersion blender, blend for about 45 seconds until the ingredients are blended and bubbly.
  • Add a teaspoon of oil and blend again for about 20 seconds, until incorporated.
  • Repeat adding a teaspoon at a time and blending until the mayonnaise starts to thicken. Once thickened, you can add more oil at once - about a tablespoon. You can gradually add more each time until all of the oil is incorporated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. If all the flavours need a lift, add a pinch of salt and stir in. If you want to make the mayo more smoky, add liquid smoke a drop at a time.

Cheater Method

  • Put all ingredients together in a small bowl and mix until well-combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. If all the flavours need a lift, add a pinch of salt and stir in. If you want to make the mayo more smoky, add liquid smoke a drop at a time

Notes

Storage

Store the mayonnaise in a well-sealed container in the fridge for 5-7 days. 

Using a jug blender instead of an immersion blender

You could also make this mayonnaise using a jug blender. See the instructions in Simple Vegan Mayonnaise with Aquafaba. 

Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg