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.
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🎙 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, too:
- silken tofu (I recommend the Morinu extra firm silken tofu for this recipe)
- lemon juice
- dry ground mustard
- sea salt
- sugar
- sweet paprika
- garlic powder
- seasoned salt
The extra seasonings give it the "miracle whip" flavor. If you're missing the "eggy" aroma, add a pinch of black salt (aka kala namak), which will add a sulphur-egg flavor to your mayo.
Looking for the measurements? Please scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post for the ingredient quantities.
🔪 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.
Looking for the temps and times? Please scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post for all the step by step details on ingredients and instructions. There's also a print recipe button down there!
👨👩👦👦 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
This recipe goes great with:
☕️ Tea pairing
Mayo is typically used in cold meals, like sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw or chickpea "tuna" salad, so it would be delicious with a cold tea, like perfect Southern iced tea.
❓ FAQ
Store homemade vegan miracle whip or mayo in the refrigerator in an airtight glass jar or container. It lasts about 10 days stored in the fridge.
Make sandwiches, potato salad, macaroni salad, chickpea "tuna" salad, jackfruit or soy curl "chicken" salad, coleslaw, tartar sauce or tofu "egg" salad.
No. Miracle whip contains egg, which is an animal product. So, it is not vegan.
Does miracle whip have dairy in it?
No. Miracle whip does not contain dairy, so it is considered dairy-free.
Does miracle whip have eggs?
Yes. Miracle whip contains eggs, so it is not egg-free or vegan.
Is miracle whip gluten free?
Yes, in that it does not contain any ingredients that have gluten in them. However, it is not "certified gluten-free", so it is at risk for cross contamination with gluten-containing products.
Yes, normally mayo is naturally dairy-free. It does contain eggs, so would not be considered vegan.
🔄 Variations
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
To make chipotle mayo with this miracle whip substitute, add the following to the food processor, along with all of the other ingredients, then blend/process until completely smooth:
- 1 chipotle in adobo sauce (this comes canned/jarred)
- If you want it extra spicy, use more chipotles or add a tablespoon of adobo sauce from the can to the 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)
💭 Tips
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.
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
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📖 Recipe
Vegan "Miracle Whip" Mayo
Equipment
- Mini food processor (best)
- Food processor (will also work)
Ingredients
- 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
- Add all ingredients to a food processor (a mini or small food processor works best) and process until smooth.
- 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.
- 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
- 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)
- ¼ teaspoon dry ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- pinch of sweet paprika
- pinch of garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
Liz says
hi!! love your blog! will the black salt make it all go grey? I 'ave some but haven't used it much.
Don't want to ruin my mayo.
Ellie Grossman says
Hi Abi,
I always look forward to your recipies! I have a question about this week's mayo. Can I leave out the mustard? I never liked mustard since childhood. Is there a substitute?
Thank you!
Abi Cowell says
Hi Ellie!
Aww, thanks so much for sharing that with me. I'm so glad you enjoy my recipes 🙂 For this one, the dry mustard is such a small amount that I would just omit it, if you'd rather not use it. I will say that the mayo doesn't taste like mustard, since it's such a small amount. So, it's up to you! 🙂
I hope this helps,
Abi
candice says
Hi There! I am looking forward to trying this recipe! My husband has colitis and can't have any fat, and we recently are unable to find his kraft no fat miracle whip. We are finding many vegan recipie's actually align with his diet, minus nuts and coconut oil.
Abi Cowell says
I hope you like it! It works well as a fat-free alternative!
Michele says
This is brilliant! Thank you so much.
Abi Cowell says
I'm so glad to hear you like this mayo as much as we do. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
- Abi 🙂