All Natural Homemade Gatorade Recipe - With Video

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This all natural homemade gatorade recipe is the perfect way to hydrate in the summertime.  Made with all natural ingredients like fruit, juice, salt and sugar, it is full of electrolytes that are easily absorbed into the body and without any of the artifical ingredients found in store-bought electrolyte drinks.  We spend a lot of time working out in the heat during the summertime, and a delicious glass of this refreshing gatorade is always appreciated by the whole family.

Staying hydated is so important for good muscle function and overal health and this homemade sports drink is a healthier alternative to the store-bought sports drinks that are full of high fructose corn syrup and other processed ingredients.  I appreciate being able to get electrolytes into my kids during the hot summer days, without worrying about any harmful side effects from unnatural ingredients like artificial sweeteners and artificial flavors.  This gatorade is also a great way to use up some of the fruit and fruit juice produced from our orchard and garden in the summertime.  Once you start making your own homemade gatorade, you'll never go back to drinking store-bought gatorade.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Simple - this homemade gatorade is quick and easy to mix up anytime you need some extra electrolytes.
  • Resourceful - a great way to use up extra fruit or juice.
  • Inexpensive - this electrolyte drink is way cheaper than buying it at the store.
  • Kid friendly - this gatorade drink is a favorite with kids, and is a great way to get them to drink electrolytes. 
  • Healthy - homemade gatorade doesn't have any artificial colors or preservatives.  Made with all-natural electrolytes that are easy for your body to absorb, and naturally high in essential nutrients like vitamin C, this homemade version of gatorade is something you'll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

  • Lemon juice or grape juice - I prefer fresh squeezed lemon juice because of it's natural citric acid content, but if I don't have any on hand I just use whatever juice I have.  Grape juice works just fine and I usually have it in my pantry because we grow our own grapes.
  • Coconut Water - this really helps with rehydrating the body.  You can't taste it, but it adds a lot of health benefits to the drink.  If you don't have any coconut water on hand, you can just omit it.
  • Sugar - I prefer to use a natural sweetener such as cane sugar or brown sugar, but white sugar will work fine too. You could also use maple syrup or pure honey.
  • Salt - I prefer Redmond salt which has lots of vitamins and essential minerals in it.  Sea salt is fine too.  This is part of the electrolytes and will help the body rehydrate
  • Fresh or frozen fruit - I just throw in whatever fruit I have and it gives the gatorade a nice flavor.
  • Water

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Tools

  • Gallon jar or large pitcher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Long spoon or whisk for stirring
  • Blender or food processor

How to Make Simple Homemade Gatorade

Squeeze the juice from some fresh lemons and add to the gallon jar, or add grape juice or whatever kind of juice you have.

adding juice to homemade gatorade

Add the coconut water, sugar, and salt.

adding sugar to homemade gatorade

Stir or shake vigorously until sugar and salt are dissolved. 

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stirring homemade gatorade

In a blender or a food processor, add fresh or frozen fruit and blend until smooth.

adding fruit to homemade gatorade

Add blended fruit to the gallon jar along with some ice cubes and then fill to the top with cold water.

adding ice to homemade gatorade

Stir well and serve over ice.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can also be frozen for up to six months.

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Tips

  • Fresh lemon juice makes this drink super delicious and helps the body to hydrate.  If you don't have fresh lemon juice, just use whatever kind of juice you have.  
  • Avoid using chlorinated water.  Well water or filtered water are best.
  • If you don't have the exact amount of ingredients, make the gatorade anyway, it will still be delicious.
  • The ingredients may settle a bit in the refrigerator, so just shake it up before drinking.

FAQ

Homemade gatorade is a natural electrolyte drink made from simple and natural ingredients like salt, sugar, coconut water, juice and fruit.  It helps to hydrate the body without any of the harmful chemicals or preservatives found in store-bought gatorade.

Yes, fermented drinks are high in probiotics and facilitate gut health.  Fermented lemonade and water kefir are some of our favorite probiotic drinks.

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All Natural Homemade Gatorade Recipe - With Video

This all natural homemade gatorade recipe is the perfect way to hydrate in the summertime.  Made with all natural ingredients like fruit, juice, salt and sugar, it is full of electrolytes that are easily absorbed into the body and without any of the artifical ingredients found in store-bought electrolyte drinks.  We spend a lot of time working out in the heat during the summertime, and a delicious glass of this refreshing gatorade is always appreciated by the whole family.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

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Equipment

  • 1 Gallon jar or large pitcher
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Long spoon or whisk for stirring
  • 1 Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups lemon juice or grape juice
  • 1 cups coconut water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit
  • 16 cups water

Instructions

  • Squeeze the juice from some fresh lemons and add to the gallon jar, or add grape juice or whatever kind of juice you have.
  • Add the coconut water, sugar, and salt.
  • Stir or shake vigorously until sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • In a blender or a food processor, add fresh or frozen fruit and blend until smooth.
  • Add blended fruit to the gallon jar along with some ice cubes and then fill to the top with cold water.
  • Stir well and serve over ice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Can also be frozen for up to six months.

Notes

Fresh lemon juice makes this drink super delicious and helps the body to hydrate.  If you don't have fresh lemon juice, just use whatever kind of juice you have.  
Avoid using chlorinated water.  Well water or filtered water are best.
If you don't have the exact amount of ingredients, make the gatorade anyway, it will still be delicious.
The ingredients may settle a bit in the refrigerator, so just shake it up before drinking.

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