Homemade Pedialyte

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Replenish and hydrate naturally with this quick and easy Homemade Pedialyte recipe, perfect for restoring electrolytes and combating dehydration. Made with just a handful of pantry staples — water, salt, baking soda, and sugar — this cost-effective solution can be customized with a splash of natural fruit juice like orange or lemon for a boost of flavor and added nutrients. Ready in just 5 minutes and free from artificial additives, this DIY electrolyte drink is an excellent alternative for hydration during illness, workouts, or hot summer days. Whip up a batch, store it in the fridge, and enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what’s in your drink.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 5 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

5 items

• 4 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 0.5 cups Natural fruit juice (optional, such as orange or lemon for flavor)

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a clean pitcher or mixing bowl, pour in 4 cups of clean, filtered water.

2. Add 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.5 teaspoons of baking soda to the water.

3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until completely dissolved.

4. If desired, add 0.5 cups of natural fruit juice for flavor and additional electrolytes. Mix well.

5. Taste and adjust if necessary. The solution should taste mildly salty and slightly sweet.

6. Transfer the homemade Pedialyte to a clean glass jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (1110.5g)

Calories		156
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.2 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1841 mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate		38.1 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	0.2 g	1%
	Total Sugars	35.6 g
Protein		0.8 g	2%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		68 mg	5%
Iron		0.1 mg	1%
Potassium		226 mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1 cal (1.1%%)

Protein: 3 cal (2.0%%)

Carbs: 152 cal (96.8%%)