Marvelous Olive Oil Mayonnaise for Dips & Dressings

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If you aren't familiar with the Keto Diet, fat is an essential element to staying full. Our bodies either operate primarily off carbs as their go-to source for energy, or off of fat. Carbs will give your body bursts of energy and you will need more of them quickly, while fat will tell your brain you are actually full and you can stop eating for a while.

The problem is, a bag of chips or pack of cookies sounds a whole lot better than eating a stick of butter!

No worries. This olive oil mayonnaise for dips and dressings will change the way you think about eating fat regularly. Once you discover how easy it is to make this olive oil mayonnaise, you won't want to go back to the store bought version. Plus, you will save money by making it fresh.

According to Healthline, there are 11 proven benefits to olive oil and the positive effects it can, or may, have on the body. Here's a brief rundown, but make sure you check out the full article for more information here.

1. Mono-saturated fat - which Dr. Colbert highly recommends in his book

2. High in Antioxidants - to fight chronic diseases

3. Anti-Inflammatory Properties - to reduce painful swelling in our bodies

4. Help Prevent Strokes - studies show a correlation between olive oil and reducing strokes

5. Protect Against Heart Disease - lowers blood pressure, fights bad "LDL" cholesterol

6. Not Associated with Obesity - multiple studies show olive oil doesn't lead to weight gain

7. Fight Alzheimer's Disease - remove plaque in your brain

8. Reduce Type 2 Diabetes - positive effects on blood sugar

9. Anti-Cancer Properties - reduce damage due to free radicals

10. Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis - reduce oxidative stress, combine with fish oil

11. Anti-bacterial Properties - fight bacterium that some antibiotics can't

What makes this olive oil mayonnaise recipe different from the olive oil mayo you buy at the store?

1. It doesn't contain canola or soybean oils, two typically GMO produced oils that require synthetic chemicals to extract the oil and may contain a small amount of trans fat

2. It doesn't have extra thickening agents or preservatives

3. It costs a lot less

Are you ready to give up your store bought mayo, which most likely contains soybean or canola oil as it's first ingredient, for a healthier and more tasty alternative?

Let's Go!

What you will need:

1 egg at room temperature

(The easiest way to do this is to soak the egg under warm water for about ten minutes while you are getting the other ingredients ready - this prevents the egg from having to sit out for a long period of time.)

1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup Extra Light Olive Oil

(It is extremely important that you use extra light olive oil if you don't want a bitter tasting olive oil mayonnaise.)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Add Apple Cider Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, and salt to a glass bowl.

2. Break room temperature egg and add to bowl.

3. Using a hand mixer, beat on high speed for 30 seconds.

4. Slowly add Extra Light Olive Oil to the bowl while continuing to mix on high speed. You should pour and mix for 90-120 seconds until the mayonnaise begins to thicken up.

Makes approximately 1.5 cups. Refrigerate immediately. Discard after 7-10 days.

PLEASE NOTE: Olive Oil Mayonnaise will be thinner than store bought mayo since it does not include additional fillers. If you prefer a thicker olive oil mayonnaise, you may want to add a pinch of guar gum, which I do use when I make our Smooth and Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip. If you can't stand a thin mayo, then check out these healthy options on Amazon.

If you try this recipe, please let us know. We use this olive oil mayonnaise in place of sour cream on taco wraps or omelets, as a base for salad dressings and dips, and for delicious chicken and tuna sandwiches made on Amazing KETO Low Carb Almond Flour Bread That's Super Easy to Make.

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