Maple-Lemon Electrolyte Water (Sports Drink Replacement)

This Maple-Lemon Electrolyte Water is a homemade sort of Gatorade for those of you that are very physically active or for whatever reason are trying to consume more salt/minerals (sometimes it’s prescribed for low blood pressure or adrenal fatigue… I’ve had mixed results with that myself). The point is it’s a much tastier, healthier way to get some mineral-rich fluids than chugging salt water or an additive-laden, artificially-flavored sports drink from the store (plus, you probably already have the ingredients on hand). It’s just sweet enough to be appetizing and just salty enough to make you want to drink more to quench your thirst! P.S. This recipe is also good with orange or lime juice.

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Electrolyte Water

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings2 cups

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir until the salt is dissolved.

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

6 Comments

  1. Thanks for this recipe Christina,

    I’m 18 days into the AIP with further restrictions due to other food sensitivities. I started feeling terrible about a week ago, weak and shaky. I may have lost too much weight too quickly and thrown my electrolytes out of whack. I’m waiting to get results from bloodwork and in the meantime I’m drinking this. I’ve learned a lot from following the autoimmune connection on youtube. THanks for your work. It’s helpful to know that others have to adapt their AIP diets. Call it bioindividuality.. we’re each unique and one diet doesn’t fit all.

    1. Good luck with your lab results and congrats on the two weeks AIP! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the show!

  2. I’m currently restricted from sugars and citrus fruit. How can I make an electrolyte drink with these limitations? Any help would be appreciated.

    1. Hi Sara! This drink gets its minerals from the salt and syrup with the fruit juice for flavor, but without those last two you’d just be drinking salt water. So just staying hydrated and eating balanced, mineral-rich meals around workouts would be my go-to in that case.

  3. I used this recipe back in 2015, during my 5th pregnancy, and now I’m pregnant again. I have no thirst and I’m incredibly fatigued. I remembered this recipe and I’m able to drink today. I add a teeny tiny dash of vanilla and go very light on the citrus. It tastes almost like cream soda, especially if you use carbonated water.

    Thanks!

    1. Great idea, Maureen! I’m glad you’re enjoying the recipe, and best of health to you and the baby.

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