Vegan Miracle Whip Substitute (fat-free, egg-free mayo)

Creamy and thick, this vegan Miracle Whip copycat recipe, is perfect for slathering on sandwiches, mixing into potato salad and more. Very low-fat (almost completely fat-free), this vegan mayo with silken tofu is also oil-free, egg-free and dairy-free.

This wfpb (whole food plant based) mayo is almost completely fat free, yet still remains thick and spreadable for sandwiches, mayo-based salads, tomato toast, veggie burgers and more.

Looking for other copycat recipes? Try my Kale Crunch Salad Chick-fil-a copycat and my Houston's Spinach Artichoke Dip copycat. Both are oil-free, vegan and plant-based.

🎙 What people say about this recipe

It's hard to match the rich indulgence of a full fat, oily mayonnaise. But, your heart will thank you if you go for a healthier alternative. This gives me a sandwich spread that tastes like Miracle Whip without all the fat. I'll take it!

Scott

🧄 Ingredient notes

You'll need the following ingredients to make this mayo dairy-free, egg-free and almost completely fat-free.

• Silken tofu - the base for our mayo, silken tofu blends completely smooth and is very low in fat. Use silken tofu for this recipe, not regular tofu that you would use to bake, stir-fry or air fry. Silken tofu has a different texture and is perfect for condiments like mayo, sour cream and desserts like pumpkin pie. Regular tofu does not act the same way and will not result in a smooth, creamy mayo for this recipe. Be sure to drain the silken tofu well. I highly recommend the Morinu silken tofu brand. It comes in shelf-stable containers and is always consistent and high quality.
• Lemon juice - adds acidity and brightness to the mayo
• Spices - The extra seasonings (dry mustard powder, seasoned salt, sweet paprika, garlic powder) give it the "miracle whip" flavor versus a plain mayo.
• Black salt (kala namak) - If you're missing the "eggy" aroma, add a pinch of black salt, which will add a sulphur-egg flavor to your mayo.
• Sugar - Silken tofu has a slightly bitter flavor, so the sugar counteracts this.

📋 Substitutions and variations

Here are some suitable substitutions for the ingredients in this recipe:

• Silken tofu - instead of the Morinu brand shelf-stable silken tofu, you can use another firm or extra firm silken tofu that is refrigerated. Be sure to drain it well so you have thick mayo. I wouldn't recommend using non-SILKEN tofu for this recipe. If you don't want to use soy and are looking for a cashew-based cream that could be used as a mayo, try making my cashew cream recipe.
• Fresh lemon juice - use bottled lemon juice instead. Or, use lime juice but lemon is preferred.
• Ground dry mustard - use equal amount of dijon mustard or yellow mustard instead or omit.
• Sweet paprika - use smoked paprika instead or omit.
• Garlic powder - use granulated garlic or minced fresh garlic instead.
• Seasoned salt - use extra sea salt instead.
• Sea salt - use table salt, pink salt or salt of your choice instead. If using kosher salt, you may need to double the amount you use, since kosher salt is typically about half as salty as sea salt.
• Sugar - use coconut sugar, maple syrup or agave nectar instead for a refined sugar free version.
• Kala namak (black salt) - this adds an eggy taste to the mayo since the mineral salt has sulphur in it. If you don't have it or don't want to use it, omit it.
• WFPBNO - make this whole food plant based no oil by using coconut sugar or maple syrup instead of the cane sugar.
• SOS-free - make this SOS-free by omitting the salt and sugar. It is already oil-free.

Switch things up with these variation ideas!

How to make mayo taste like miracle whip

Make Miracle Whip from mayonnaise you already have (vegan or otherwise) by adding the following to 1 ½ cups of prepared mayo:

• ¼ teaspoon dry ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• pinch of sweet paprika
• pinch of garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt

Spicy vegan sriracha mayo (for sushi, burgers and more)

To make spicy egg-free mayo using this vegan miracle whip recipe, mix in the following to 1 cup of prepared mayonnaise:

• sriracha, to taste
  • Go easy! Start with one teaspoon and increase from there.
• a few drops of toasted sesame oil
  • this adds minimal fat but mountains of flavor and aroma

Vegan chipotle mayo

Chipotle peppers had incredible depth of flavor to mayo. Here's my recipe for low fat vegan chipotle mayo.

Tartar sauce using mayo as the base

To make tartar sauce, using mayo as the base ingredient, mix in the following to ½ cup of mayonnaise:

• 1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• juice from half a lemon (about 1-2 tablespoons)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of dried dill weed (optional)

🔪 Instructions

Here's a step by step visual of how to make this egg-free mayo that tastes like miracle whip in a mini food processor.

I use the Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Food Processor for small volume recipes like this. It's easy to get it and out of the cupboard and easy to wash up afterwards.

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Serving suggestions

Use this miracle whip substitute on anything you'd use regular mayo for, like:

• Sandwiches
• Delicious, fresh tomato toast
• Potato salad
• "Egg" salad - with tofu instead of boiled eggs, to make it vegan
• Macaroni salad
• Coleslaw dressing
• Chickpea "tuna" salad - with crushed chickpeas instead of tuna, to make it vegan
• Jackfruit, soy curls or chickpea "chicken" salad
• Vegan Banh Mi Sandwiches with Sweet Chili Air Fryer Tofu
• Vegan Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches with Baked Tofu

❓ FAQ

Recipes that use silken tofu

• Vegan Tofu Sour Cream
• Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie
• Vegan Saag Paneer - Indian Spiced Creamy Spinach
• Vegan Saag Chana - Instant Pot Chickpea Spinach Curry
• Where to buy silken tofu? I buy my silken tofu at H-Mart or on Amazon. Looking for what else to add to your grocery list when you go to the Asian market? Check this out: What should I buy at an Asian market? H-Mart, Ranch 99 Vegan Grocery Haul
• Low Fat Chipotle Mayo (vegan)
• 100-Calorie Crustless Pumpkin Pie Ramekins
• Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pie Tartlets

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📖 Recipe

Vegan "Miracle Whip" Mayo

Abi Cowell

Creamy and thick, this vegan Miracle Whip copycat recipe, is perfect for slathering on sandwiches, mixing into potato salad and more. Low-fat (almost completely fat-free), this vegan mayo with silken tofu is also oil-free, egg-free and dairy-free.

4.38 from 16 votes

Estimated Cost: $3

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Calories 13 kcal

Equipment

• Mini food processor (best)
• Food processor (will also work)

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 12 ounces extra firm silken tofu drained - I recommend Morinu brand
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground mustard dry mustard powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sugar
• ▢ pinch sweet paprika
• ▢ pinch garlic powder
• ▢ pinch black salt optional - black salt (kala namak) gives a slight eggy aroma/taste

Instructions

 

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  Add all ingredients to a food processor (a mini or small food processor works best) and process until smooth.
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  Stop and scrape down the sides several times. Keep processing until the tofu becomes silky smooth. It will look clumpy at first, but will smooth out the more your process it.
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  Once smooth, it is ready to be eaten. Transfer to a glass jar or container and refrigerate. Will keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Do not freeze.

Notes

If you're missing the "eggy" aroma, add a pinch (up to ¼ teaspoon) of black salt (aka kala namak), which will add a sulphur-egg flavor to your mayo.

Make it spicy by adding sriracha, one chipotle in adobo sauce or hot sauce.

Make tartar sauce from mayo (this recipe or other prepared mayo you have on hand) by stirring in the following to ½ cup of mayo:

• 1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• juice from half a lemon (about 1-2 tablespoons)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of dried dill weed (optional)

Make Miracle Whip from mayonnaise you already have by adding the following to 1 ½ cups of prepared mayo:

• ¼ teaspoon dry ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• pinch of sweet paprika
• pinch of garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

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