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Nature’s Gatorade: Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe

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Nature’s Gatorade is a refreshing homemade electrolyte drink made with coconut water, citrus juice, mineral salt, and fresh fruit. It’s naturally hydrating, free of refined sugars, and perfect for workouts, summer days, or daily hydration.

  • Total Time: 6–7 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut water
  • 1/4 teaspoon mineral salt
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Juice of 1 lemon or 2 limes
  • 1/2 to 1 cup fruit or veggies (e.g., wild blueberries, watermelon, cucumber, green apple, honeydew)

Instructions

  1. Add coconut water, mineral salt, filtered water, maple syrup, citrus juice, and your chosen fruit or veggie to a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend on high for 1 minute until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or mini strainer into a jug or pitcher.
  4. Serve over ice immediately or store in the fridge for later.
  5. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness with more or less maple syrup.
  • Balance flavor with extra citrus if too sweet.
  • Freeze in ice cube trays for slushy hydration.
  • Try seasonal combinations like cucumber-lime or watermelon-mint.
  • Blend herbs like mint or basil for added freshness.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Global
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg