Description
Skip overpriced packets and store-bought options, and make this sweet and refreshing watermelon electrolyte drink recipe with 6 natural ingredients instead!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup diced seedless watermelon (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup cold water
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2-4 tablespoons pineapple juice (potassium), adjust to desired sweetness
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- Optional: 50-100 mg magnesium powder (see notes)
- Optional: ice for serving
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon, water, lime juice, pineapple juice, sea salt, maple syrup, and optional magnesium powder until smooth.
- For an extra-smooth drink, strain through a fine-mesh sieve before serving. Taste and adjust with additional lime juice or sea salt as desired. Serve over ice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Separation is normal—simply shake or stir before serving. For the freshest flavor and best texture, enjoy it within 24 hours.
Notes
Substitutes: Pineapple juice substitute: Orange juice, Coconut water, or Tart cherry juice if you’re making a post-workout version.
Tips: Straining is optional but creates a smoother, juice-like texture.
Ingredient Note: If using magnesium powder, start with a small amount, around 50–100 mg per serving for a gentle electrolyte boost
Estimated Nutrition for Hydration (without magnesium powder): Potassium: 315 mg | Magnesium: 27 mg | Vitamin C: 28.1mg
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: n/a
- Category: Beverage, drink
- Method: blend, blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 ounces
- Calories: 105-110
- Sugar: 22-24g
- Sodium: 297 mg - 300 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25g - 27g
- Fiber: 0.9 g (if not strained)
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg