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Dairy FreeHomemade Electrolyte Orange Kiwi Citrus Slushy! Try this homemade citrus slushy drink to rehydrate and stay healthy during those hot summer months or with strenuous activity. A delicious drink packed with Vitamin C, Minerals, and Natural Sugars! This slushy combines the super powers over Orange, Kiwi, honey, Lime Juice, and sea salt to keep the body well tuned! Plus it’s great for kids!
Let’s continue with FUEL talk week, shall we? If you missed the first recipe, just click here for a tasty porridge (breakfast fuel)!
I’m going to share a little story with you that might make you cringe. Cringe in an “oh yuck” kind of way, but trust me when I say it’s worth tell it. haha!
For the past 10 years my husband (aka the kiwi Cotter) has raced and trained for triathlon all through out the summer. This would mean swim sessions every morning, 4-6 hour rides in 100F heat, and running hill repeats at 1pm in the hot Texas sun. Yes, he was crazy. But that man loved (still does) triathlon and did everything he could to work at performing his best. I, on the other hand, would worry that he was going pass out at any point due to heat exhaustion. Hey, can you blame me?
It was about this time every year that the kiwi would try to find a post workout drink that A –> he craved and B--> he could drink down right away. If you know anything about training in the heat, then you know your appetite kinda fades when you are overheated, yet you still need to replenish those muscles! This is because the body is working hard to cool down, so digestion is not it’s top priority. Sweating and breathing is! Anyway, back to my cringe story. Yes, the post workout drink of choice. The only thing he wanted after a hot run or ride was a slushy. But not just any slushy, one combined with coke and orange gatorade. Did you know that 7-eleven actually has both? In fact, I think there was beer mixed in there once too. ACK! Enter cringe face!
Needless to say, I figured I better start coming up with my own post HOT RUN/WORKOUT electrolyte citrus slushy for him to remedy this “oh yuck” concoction.
Hence this recipe with his two favorite fruits! But let me dig a little deeper here into the nutrition of it, ok?
If you think about it, most citrus electrolyte drinks contain a sugar (glucose to restore glycogen), Vitamin C, water, and Mineral like potassium and magnesium. All which help balance out the imbalance of nutrients/water lost when you train hard or sweat a lot. Except a lot of those drink also have aded sugar, chemicals, and preservatives; which the body doesn’t recognize. Hmm… not so good there.
My plan was make a drink with even more nutrients and with ALL natural ingredients. Yes, it can be done!
Here’s what’s in my homemade electrolyte citrus slushy and WHY!
- tons of ice (water for rehydration and cooling)
- kiwi fruit – fresh or frozen, your choice! Kiwi fruit is high in vitamins C and E. Two medium kiwis contain 230% of your RDA for Vitamin C, which is almost double that of an orange. recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, almost twice that of an orange. Kiwi fruit are also high in magnesium and potassium. It even has more potassium that a banana! Both of magnesium and potassium are essential minerals crucial for the body and muscle function. And Potassium is just one example of electrolytes needed here.
- Orange and fresh squeezed orange juice – Rich in Vitamin C for immunity
- Honey – Natural glucose to restore glycogen in muscles
- Sea Salt – Contain Sodium, another example of electrolyte needed when rehydrating.
- Lime Juice- Vitamin C
See, makes sense now, right? And NO ADDITIVES! YAY!
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Homemade Orange Kiwi Electrolyte Citrus Slushy
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 2 1x
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Homemade Orange Kiwi Electrolyte Slushy! The perfect way to rehydrate and stay nourished during those hot summer months or with strenuous activity. Packed with Vitamin C, Minerals, and Natural Sugars! This slushy combines the super powers over Orange, Kiwi, honey, Lime Juice, and sea salt to keep the body well tuned! Plus it’s great for kids and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 kiwi fruit (peeled) fresh or frozen
- 2 cups ice
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp honey
- 2–3 tbsp lime juice
- Extra cold water if desired
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender. Blend but on low until slush is formed. Serve immediately
Notes
Depending on how much you sweat, you can add more or less salt and honey. For low sugar option, use Bai 5 clementine drink versus orange juice.
Now, I do have one more option here. For those of you looking for the same electrolyte benefits but with a little less sugar. Or maybe you want this slushy for more of a healthy snack or breakfast, then Bai 5 Costa Clementine is perfect! It still contains Vitamin C but is also packed with an antioxidant rich super fruit; the coffee fruit! Remember my love for this drink from this smoothie recipe? It’s the reason why I made this “lighter” version with Bai 5 as well. Same great health benefits and flavor!
You can check out all the other flavors HERE as well. P.S the molokai coconut is awesome too!
Well folks, that’s all I got for today. Let me know if you give this citrus slushy a whirl!
I love it! But then again, it is 100F here today, so I may be a little bias when it comes to any COLD drink! Haha!
Stay tuned for Friday, I have one last fuel recipe that’s great for snacking and travel!
Favorite drink to make to rehydrate? Favorite slushy flavor?
Cheers and Stay cool!
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
July 15, 2015 at 4:40 AMPerfect timing since marathon training has begun and its heating up outside! I also need that replenishment right away after a long run. Looks so good!
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
July 15, 2015 at 6:16 AMI haven’t had a slushy in soooo long, that reminds me of the slushies I used to get as a kid at a popular gas station/food mart called Wawa! Love the combo of kiwi and orange!!!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
July 15, 2015 at 6:17 AMYou would use kiwi 😀
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
July 15, 2015 at 6:34 AMMy that does look refreshing! My fav rehydrating drink if ice cold coconut water with a squeeze of lime.
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says
July 15, 2015 at 7:42 AMWhat a delicious and refreshing drink! This would be a great way to get my little one to rehydrate after playing outside.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
July 15, 2015 at 7:48 AMOh I love this. It’s so hard to want to eat anything after a super hot run (workout). I started doing more smoothies because I could/can get those down easier b/c I just want anything cold and slushy. So this is perfect!
Dietitian Jess says
July 15, 2015 at 7:49 AMI’ve heard a lot of pro triathletes crave Coke after finishing a big race- gross! No sodas or fake flavored slushies for me- I usually do chocolate milk to refuel although lately I’ve been obsessed with maple water- but then I need to add a little protein. Your slush sounds right up my alley- I need to buy the clementine Bai-havent seen that flavor before!
Lisa @ RunWikApricot i says
July 15, 2015 at 8:18 AMI’ll want this after a long hot sweaty run! I love Kiwi- such a great idea to add that.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
July 15, 2015 at 8:23 AMI used to LOVE 7-Eleven slushies! I love your posts this week!
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
July 15, 2015 at 8:56 AMI cannot even remember that last time that I had a smoothie. I am loving this more “adult” version!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
July 15, 2015 at 9:19 AMI could have used this post run this morning- it was so humid. Looks so refreshing!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
July 15, 2015 at 9:34 AMI don’t train like your kiwi – but, I do spend quite a bit of my evening in the summer sun and it sure does kill my appetite! I gotta try this kiwi – orange slushy next time – it sounds absolutely delightful with the honey in it!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
July 15, 2015 at 9:46 AMAdd some whiskey and deliver this to me for my birthday?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 15, 2015 at 10:01 AMCitrus goodness! Anything with the wonderful kiwi!!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
July 15, 2015 at 10:33 AMYES KIWI. <<A Kiwi smoothie for Kiwi Cotter. It only makes sense!
Liz says
July 15, 2015 at 10:47 AMThese look delicious! Pinning this for later.. I know it will come in handy when I’m sick or needing some extra electrolytes post workout!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
July 15, 2015 at 10:56 AMYummy. I love slushees during the summer.
Taylor @ LiftingRevolution.com says
July 15, 2015 at 11:34 AMLooks awesome! It’s boiling here wanna come have a slushy party!?
Blair says
July 15, 2015 at 12:02 PMSomehow you managed to make a green drink actually look PRETTY and DELICIOUS in these photos! This sounds SO good. 🙂 Pinned!
Megan says
July 15, 2015 at 12:42 PMI started smiling as soon as I say the title of this post – and it did not disappoint! As a runner who’s been stuck in these 90 degree days too, I cringe everytime I see other runners down huge gatorades, slushies, and cokes, when all you really need is fruit! I’ll definitely be recommending this post to many others! Thanks for the recipe!!
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Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
July 15, 2015 at 12:49 PMKiwis are such a good fruit, I love the idea of adding them to a slushy! I’m like you – gatorades and sodas make me cringe! Fruit has sugar and carbs but it also has vitamins and no weird colors or additives.
Beverley Cheng says
July 15, 2015 at 1:21 PMsuch an amazing wife! i would have bought my boyfriend a gatorade and mixed it up with some ice and have done with it
Jen says
July 15, 2015 at 1:42 PMYum! I haven’t had a slushy in forever! I need to remedy that. I definitely don’t think I could handle the Kiwi’s coke and orange gatorade! It did remind me that in college, a couple guy friends would mix coke + chocolate milk, just to drink with dinner. The other combo was mt. dew + regular milk. BLECH!
Cotter Crunch says
July 15, 2015 at 5:06 PMOMG that is too funny! and I bet my husband would try that combo. haha
Megan @ Skinny fitalicious says
July 15, 2015 at 3:31 PMI don’t use kiwi enough. I need to! Love the flavor combo in this one!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
July 15, 2015 at 5:02 PMLooks delicious! Love the flavor combination here.
sarah says
July 15, 2015 at 6:56 PMYum! I adore kiwi and have been craving them like crazy lately. Excited to try this concoction.
Jess says
July 16, 2015 at 6:43 AMLove the addition of kiwi fruit! Yum! I make a really basic one with oranges and sea salt. This one sounds amazing!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
July 16, 2015 at 6:52 AMOH! Thinking I may purchase the ingredients to try this out soon…I hit the double digits in my training runs this week!
Cotter Crunch says
July 16, 2015 at 11:58 AMyes, perfect for your training!!
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
July 16, 2015 at 8:42 AMOhhhh this brings back memories of when I studied abroad in Sydney, Australia <3 I would get kiwis at Paddy's market EVERY time I went. This drink sounds delightful. Pinning for sure <3
Jody - Fit at 57 says
July 16, 2015 at 8:47 AMYou come up with the best stuff that is great for you too!!!!
Jolene says
July 16, 2015 at 9:36 AMyou are genius friend!! this looks great and way better than coke and gatorade 😉
Brittany says
July 16, 2015 at 1:33 PMNot only does this look and sounds tasty, I love that it’s also a solid refuel. I’m always on the lookout for natural electrolyte drinks. Thanks for sharing!
Cotter Crunch says
July 16, 2015 at 2:28 PMwould be great post hike! can i come hike with you now? I miss your gorgeous state and never got to meet you!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
July 16, 2015 at 5:39 PMLove the idea of blending up a kiwi! They have such a unique flavor..now I want to go out and buy some.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
July 17, 2015 at 5:26 AMSo you’re saying kiwi is a super food. Or at least when it comes to vitamin C. Count me in then.
Jess @hellotofit says
July 18, 2015 at 5:47 PMI hardly ever eat kiwis – and that’s just WRONG of me! I love them so much. This slushy drink looks like the perfect way to stay hydrated. I’ll need these for the last weekend of yoga teacher training 🙂