Healthy Vegan Garlic Aioli Recipe (2024)

This vegan garlic aioli is super easy to make, has only whole food ingredients and uses no oil, making it the perfect healthy condiment!

This post was originally published on May 8, 2014.

Aioli is the perfect addition to just about anything and this simple flavor is so versatile you'll be using it over and over!

Condiments add the best flavors to our favorite foods, but store bought sauces and spreads aren't always the healthiest. Making your own is an excellent way to ensure you're eating only healthy, whole foods.

Homemade condiments might seem intimidating and time consuming, but it's honestly so easy. If this busy mom of three maniacs can do it, so can you!

Ingredients

Simply a handful of whole food items is all you need to make this amazing aioli:

• Cashews
• White Vinegar
• Lemon Juice
• Garlic
• Salt

How To Make Vegan Aioli

This recipe for garlic aioli is so incredibly easy to make, you'll never go back to store bought!

1. Blend everything.
2. Enjoy!

Serving suggestions

As delicious as this vegan garlic aioli would be to eat straight off the spoon, I definitely recommend enjoying it with other food! Use it as a dip or spread along with any of these plant based recipes:

• Healthy Baked Onion Rings
• Oven Fries
• Hemp Almond Parmesan Potato Chip Rounds
• The Ultimate Vegan BLT with Avocado
• Chickpea Burgers
• Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers
• Falafel Sandwich
• Patatas Bravas

Preparation tips

• Add more or less garlic depending on how much garlic flavor you want.
• You can also get a flavor boost by adding lemon zest, herbs, or even truffles!
• If you are nut free, you can try using silken tofu but it won't be as creamy and the flavor may need to be adjusted with the other ingredients. You also should omit the water. Start with less vinegar and lemon and add until you get the flavor you like.
• If you don’t have a high speed blender, soak the cashews overnight to soften them. You can also boil them for 20-25 minutes if you forget. Another method is using a coffee or spice grinder to grind them dry (not soaking) into a very fine powder.

Storage tips

• Because this aioli doesn't have any egg, it will keep up to ten days in your refrigerator! Just store in an airtight container until you're ready to use it.
• You can freeze extra by putting it in a freezer safe container and laying a piece of plastic wrap right over the top to help avoid ice crystals. When you are ready to use it, allow it to defrost slowly on the counter, then blitz in a blender to get back the smoother texture. It may not be as smooth as the original but the flavor is still good.

Common Questions

More Sauce Recipes

Flavor lovers rejoice! I have you covered with even more condiments to use with all your favorite foods! All of these recipes use simple whole food ingredients, not only making them vegan, but a healthier alternative to store bought:

• Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing
• Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce
• Vegan Buffalo Sauce
• Steak Sauce
• Healthy Vegan BBQ Sauce
• Spicy Cilantro Cream Sauce