Kelly JensenThis homemade electrolyte water recipe is a simple and tasty way to hydrate naturally with no added sugars. This DIY alternative to sports drinks has just 3 ingredients and can be made in less than 5 minutes!
Enjoy this drink after a workout, on a hot day, or when you want some extra hydration. It can be made with a few staple ingredients, and tastes amazing.
We do a lot of hard work on our homestead, and often need to re-hydrate. Instead of having traditional sports drinks which contain high fructose corn syrup and neon dye, we make our own electrolyte water using coconut water!
Coconut water naturally contains electrolytes, and is a great way to get minerals like potassium, sodium, and manganese naturally! Plus, it tastes amazing.
This Homemade Electrolyte Water Recipe Is
- Bright
- Fresh
- Lemony
- Easy to Make
- All Natural
- Made Without Preservatives
A No-Cook Electrolyte Drink That’s Perfect Any Time
This easy homemade electrolyte drink is a quick and simple recipe. I love a good no-cook recipe for those days when I’m not feeling like standing around the stove, or for summer nights when it’s too hot to cook. I have a whole collection of recipes that require zero cooking at all, check them out here!
This drink comes together in about 5 minutes, and doesn’t require the stove or microwave to make. Just use a few pantry staple ingredients and you have a quick meal ready in no time. And very little to clean up afterwards… an added bonus!
What’s In This Homemade Electrolyte Drink?
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- Coconut Water – I absolutely love the flavor of this coconut water! It’s great in this electrolyte water recipe, or even just by itself.
- Lemon Juice – freshly squeezed
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: The salt in this recipe helps the body to absorb the coconut water. I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which can have more natural minerals and is less processed than table salt. It’s inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
- Honey: Optional – if you like a little more sweetness. As beekeepers, we have plenty of raw honey so I try to use it in all my recipes instead of sugar. I’d recommend trying a local farmers market to find the best raw honey in your area. Or else, this raw organic honey online here is the next best thing.
How Do I Make Electrolyte Drinks with Coconut Water?
- In a large glass or mason jar, add the coconut water, lemon juice, salt, and honey if using.
- Stir well to combine until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve plain or over ice. Enjoy!
Inexpensive and Affordable Sports Drink Alternatives
I love how inexpensive this homemade electrolyte water is to make! This recipe uses ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – some of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and fast meals using a few staples you can rotate.
I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep stocked. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple ingredients here. By stocking up on whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!
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Homemade Electrolyte Water
Equipment
- mason jar
Ingredients
- 16 ounces coconut water
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
Instructions
- In a large glass or mason jar, add the coconut water, lemon juice, salt, and honey if using.
- Stir well to combine until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve plain or over ice. Enjoy!
Notes
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