Homemade Whole 30 Mayo

Super easy, delicious and heart healthy.

I had the idea to post this recipe because my Mom keeps asking me for it. She has tried other mayo recipes but they are way more complicated and take much longer. I just send her a video of me making this and she said, I quote "WOW!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME & EASIER THAN I DID IT!!! THANKS!!!!"  Haha! So let that speak for itself... You're welcome. 

This Mayonnaise is dairy free, sugar free, preservative free and half the calories of store bought mayo. This recipe is very basic of Whole 30 recipes but it simple and tastes similar (better in my opinion) to the real deal. Just add all ingredients to a jar or container that is not too wide, you want it to be pretty close to the immersion blender so the mayo can't spread out. Note: if you don't have an immersion blender you can use a food processor or blender but you will get the best results with an immersion blender. I love mine and I use it all the time! Mine is a Kitchenaid but I know you can pick up a decent one at Walmart for $15.  Also make sure your blender is positioned over the yolk of the egg. Yes, there is a raw egg but the citric acid of the lemon juice "cooks" the egg so you will be fine. I have made it dozens of times and never gotten sick nor do I know anyone who has and that is a lot of people! 

- 1 egg

-1 1/4 cup avocado oil

-1/2 tsp dry mustard or squirt of regular mustard

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1 Tbs lemon juice 

Add all ingredients to a jar and start immersion blender at bottom and slowly rise up in a small circular motion until mixed together and thickened, about 30-60 seconds. Enjoy!

Note: you can add things such as garlic or cilantro for different flavors! 

  

Healthy CAN be delicious!

I made these amazing bell pepper rings and fiesta sauce for a big Memorial Day BBQ today. They were a huge hit, people were swooning over these and fighting for the leftovers to take to work tomorrow!! Everyone keeps telling me to go back and make more. You would have no idea these are totally clean and healthy! The best part is that they are totally healthy and Whole 30 approved.  I got the recipe from a Whole 30 friend of mine, Lauren Wheeler. She has AMAZING recipes on her blog lick-your-plate.com, I recommend you check it out. The seasonings I used from Tiny Little Chef are my FAVORITE ever! I use them in everything! You can get them at tlcseasonings.com and I highly highly recommend them!! They are incredible, gluten free, MSG free, sugar free handcrafted, organic and free of any preservatives. Needless to say they are Whole 30 approved and that's the way I like it! Also because I have order from her so much she is offering my family and friends 20% off + free shipping to those who use coupon code "NATALIE" at checkout.

AND SERIOUSLY, go make these bell pepper rings because you definitely need them in your life!

I'm Baaaaaack!

Can I even tell you how much I hate writing? That's the reason I stopped doing this blog in the first place. I actually love writing but I also hate it. So much. I know that makes no sense but maybe someone else who loved English but hated homework would understand....

Anyway, I just saw my blog link at the bottom of my Instagram page and thought, "Oh yeah! That totally happened!" Haha. This blog was kind of a random phase in my life and I guess it's about to be another one. The thing is, I don't know if I mentioned before, but I hate writing. So my posts are bound to be far and between. I'm a Gemini like that. Also my son tries to type every time I open my computer so there's that. There is also the fact that nobody is reading this b
ut I type anyway cuz it's kinda lethargic.

TO THE POINT ALREADY! I have been eating Whole 30 about 90% since January and I have lost 34lbs! I also workout every weekday with Daily Burn (which I enjoy cuz it's only 30 minutes and I normally don't call working out one of my hobbies), not weekends cuz I love life too much. I have had a whole list of negative side effects from treating my body like crap disappear since I started treating it right! This is the first time in my LIFE that I am truly eating right and loving it. I truly don't know what flip switched or why it finally clicked but it did and I know this is my new way of life. I really recommend Whole 30 to get started on any healthy path. It gave me the knowledge, tools and motivation to change my lifestyle for the better and for good! It didn't seem so restrictive as others which is funny cuz it is super restrictive! Haha! That's the point! You eliminate everything that could cause allergies or adverse reactions in your body for 30 days then slowly add it back in, if you get a reaction then you know to stay away from it. I think because I finally listened to my body and what it needs and what it doesn't want I finally found balance because I love the way I feel and I hate how sick I get when I eat something my body rejects. Not fun and not worth it. I do have free meals and I enjoy myself when I want to because it's my choice and my life, I just don't overdo it or lose control and I always get right back on track the next meal or day. That is balance for me and I do feel happy this way. Anyway,  This  blog is now a place where I can post my recipes, random thoughts, good times and bad while on my journey to health and happiness. Its a process!