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Brainstorm with me: Replacement for Mayo
libbyann
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Mayonnaise has no place in my diet anymore - way too much unhealthy fat. Special occasions, sure, but not an everyday dinner. I'd really like to make a healthy version of chicken salad. I have a recipe that looks yummy, but what can I sub for the mayo?
Plain greek yogurt might work, but I'm a little worried about the flavor being too tangy. I googled and got a lot of suggestions for whipped cream, but that's no more healthy than mayo IMO.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Brainstorm with me: Replacement for Mayo
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I usually just use FF mayo but it looks like you don't want that. You could try plain yogurt (not Greek, just unflavored plain) or sour cream. I'd use FF sour cream.
You could also try using cream cheese but I can't figure out how you'd get it thin enough...adding milk maybe? Not sure if that would work. Whipped cream sounds weird in that situation to me. When I make chicken salad I usually use a little miracle whip and a little sour cream.
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Yeah, I did...I was just hoping for a tried and true version rather than something I have to experiment on and pray it turns out okay!
I'll try the yogurt...if that doesn't work, I'll suck it up and make one of those recipes.
this made me giggle a little
you don't like the tang of yoghurt, but you like miracle whip? 
No go on the Miracle Whip - it has high fructose corn syrup in it, which I avoid at all costs.
I know, I'm weird! It took me awhile to like Miracle Whip. I still only like a little bit of it, and I can deal with it mixed with things. I know mayo is bad for you, but I like it when it comes to tuna and chicken salad over anything else.
I've tried so hard to like yogurt and I just can't hang with it!
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I'm really cautious using "light" "low-fat" or "no-fat" products. So yes, it's not an option for us...main offenders to me are the modified corn starch and xanthan gum, which is another form of sugar kind of similar to corn syrup. Same ingredients are found in the canola oil/olive oil options.
We just really stay away from processed foods unless, like I said, it's a special occasion like a birthday party, family reunion, etc.
Avocado - lots of calories but lots of good, healthy fats, too
ETA- It sounds weird but it is delicious and creamy. I puree the avocado and mix it in just like you would the mayo. You can also thin it out with water or even a little pickle juice
We've been using this stuff for a few years and love it. There are also olive oil and grapeseed oil versions. We buy it at Whole Foods but I think I may have seen it at the Hancock HEB.
https://store.veganessentials.com/vegenaise-vegan-mayonnaise-by-follow-your-heart-p2182.aspx
Maybe it's the pregnancy, because I normally don't like avocados, but this sounds delicious!
I was also going to mention that Hellmans makes a mayo with Olive Oil. DH bought it and likes it, but to be honest I haven't read the ingredients, so I'm not sure what else is in it. DH is really big into labels and avoiding high fructose corn syrup, high fat, etc. and he bought it so it passes his standards...
Also check with carlinlp - her Pinterest has lots of recipes for homemade mayo, and I think she may have a favorite recipe (although I might be dreaming this part...)
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