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    Home » Recipes » Dips, Sauces & Spreads

    Vegan Honey Mustard [Healthy + Oil Free]

    Published: Mar 21, 2023 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    Vegan honey mustard pin.
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    Tangy, sweet, and perfectly creamy vegan honey mustard. It tastes just like the real deal, but it’s the healthiest version you ever try! It’s protein-packed, low in fat, and absolutely drool-worthy.

    Bottle of yellow sauce labelled honey mustard.

    This recipe was originally published in February 2021. It has been updated for content and photos.

    The main ingredient? BEANS!

    Yup, you read that right. But if you keep that little secret to yourself, no one will guess! 😉

    Jump to:
    • Why you’ll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • What to use it with
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • More delicious vegan dips and spreads
    • 📖 Recipe
    • FAQ

    Why you’ll love it

    • It’s the perfect combo of tangy and sweet that you’d expect from a non-vegan honey mustard sauce.
    • Simple to make with little to no prep involved. No soaking, peeling, or chopping is required.
    • Ready in JUST 5 minutes!! That includes getting the ingredients out of your fridge and pantry.
    • Just 4 common ingredients are needed! Nothing weird about it!
    • Actually healthy!! A dip so healthy you can use it for all-the-things! 🥳
    Green salad with chickpeas on plate with honey mustard drizzled on top.

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you’ll need to make this healthy vegan honey mustard.

    Prep bowls with white beans, maple syrup, salt, mustard, and garlic powder.
    See recipe card for quantities.
    • Beans: White cannellini beans make up the base of our honey mustard dressing. They’re creamy and result in a great texture.
    • Mustard: Use prepared yellow mustard.
    • Maple syrup: For sweetness to balance out the tang, and our vegan honey alternative for this salad dressing. It has the sweetness of honey, without stealing food from the bees.
    • Spices: Salt and garlic powder add a little extra flavour, but feel free to adjust to your taste. You may also add a touch of onion powder if you’d like.

    Instructions

    (This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Beans, mustard, syrup and seasoning inside blender.

    Add everything to your blender.

    Creamy yellow sauce inside blender.

    Process until completely smooth.

    That’s it!!

    It doesn’t get simpler than this!

    So, if you’ve been missing this tangy-sweet flavour, but want a healthy version, you HAVE to try this vegan honey mustard dressing!

    Plate of french fries with dipping bowl of vegan honey mustard.

    Substitutions

    • For the beans, you may sub with another white bean variety if you don’t have cannellini on hand. Great Northern, navy beans, or even butterbeans are all great options for this sauce.
    • If you want a spicier vegan honey mustard, use Dijon mustard instead of yellow mustard to kick it up a notch. (Or a mix of both.)
    • For the maple syrup, you may use date syrup, agave, or another liquid sweetener, if you prefer.
    • If you want extra tang, add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.

    What to use it with

    So many ways to enjoy this vegan mustard sauce. Here are some ideas for you:

    • Spread it into burgers, wraps, or sandwiches.
    • Use as a dip for fries and sweet potato fries.
    • Drizzle some on a fresh green salad.
    • Dunk your pizza crusts or vegan nuggets.
    • Toss with veggies before roasting.
    • Spread it over grilled veggies like portobellos, zucchini, eggplant or tomatoes!

    Storage

    Keep it refrigerated in a sealed container. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days.

    If you know you won’t consume it all, separate some into small (individually portioned) containers and freeze them for up to 3 months. Make sure to use freezer-safe, airtight containers.

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure to run the blender a little extra to get a smooth texture, without any graininess.
    • Adjust the consistency to your liking. I prefer my honey mustard a tad thicker, but if you want it thinner, add 1-2 tablespoons of filtered water or vinegar.

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    Buon appetito

    Rosa

    📖 Recipe

    Squeeze bottle filled with yellow dip with plate of salad and fries behind.

    Vegan Honey Mustard [Healthy + Oil Free]

    Tangy, sweet, and perfectly creamy vegan honey mustard. It tastes like the real deal, but it's healthier, protein-packed, low in fat, and drool-worthy.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Course: Dip
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 42kcal
    Author: Rosa

    Equipment

    Picture of blender on white background.
    Vitamix Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup white cannellini beans cooked or canned
    • ½ cup yellow mustard
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
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    Instructions

    • Add everything to your blender and process until smooth and creamy.
    • Serve as a dipping sauce for fries or pizza, as a spread in sandwiches and burgers, or use it to dress a green salad.

    Notes

    Make sure to run the blender a little extra to get a smooth texture, without graininess.
    Adjust the consistency to your liking. I prefer my honey mustard a tad thicker, but if you want it thinner, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or vinegar.
    Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze them in small airtight containers for up to 3 months. 
    This vegan honey mustard recipe makes approx. 1.5 cups of sauce. The nutritional information represents a serving of approx. 2 tablespoons.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.

    FAQ

    Is honey mustard vegan friendly?

    The short answer is no. Honey is not considered vegan, since it is made by bees, and bees require the honey they make to survive the winter months.

    Does honey mustard dressing have dairy or gluten?

    Most brands of honey mustard are dairy-free and gluten-free. However, if you want a vegan option, honey is not vegan-friendly.

    Does honey mustard contain eggs?

    No. Generally, honey mustard does NOT contain any eggs, making it safe to consume for those with egg allergies.

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    1. Carol Ann McCollum

      August 11, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      I was surprised to see that this recipe for Honey Mustard contains no mustard! What is an actual serving size? At the top of the recipe it says that it makes servings… The nutritional info doesn’t give the actual size of a serving.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        August 11, 2022 at 2:26 pm

        Hi Carol, it does indeed contain mustard. Mustard is the second ingredient listed in the recipe. I’ve added a note on the serving size, which is approx. 2 tablespoons. Hope you enjoy. 🙂

        Reply
        • CAROL A MCCOLLUM

          August 11, 2022 at 2:30 pm

          Oh… good grief… I meant honey…. I meant I was surprised that your recipe for Honey Mustard contains no HONEY!!

          Reply
          • Rosa

            August 11, 2022 at 2:38 pm

            Ah yes, I didn’t include honey in order to make this one vegan. 🙂

            Reply
    2. Barb

      June 27, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      There are many recipes on your site that I want to try, but I had just cooked great northern beans when I saw this recipe and had maple syrup on hand, so chose this one.

      It is so delicious! I put it on my salad and it tasted very good. My son’s favorite dressing/sauce is Honey Mustard, so I can’t wait for him to try it when he visits next month.

      Thank you for your recipes!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        June 28, 2021 at 9:29 am

        My pleasure Barb! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lynn

      February 09, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe immediately after seeing it on FB. It is so delicious. I used it as a dressing on an arulaga salad, with air fried potatoes. I love that it’s made with beans instead of cashews.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        February 09, 2021 at 5:46 pm

        Thrilled you enjoyed Lynn. Thanks so much for the review. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sandy

      February 08, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Wow Rosa this is brilliant!! I love that it’s made with beans. So tasty, I used some on a bowl with rice and chickpeas and it was delicious. I’ll try it with fries next. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        February 08, 2021 at 6:20 pm

        Aww thanks so much Sandy! So happy that you enjoyed it.

        Reply

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