Powdered Sports Drink Mix
Fuel your workouts and stay hydrated with this quick and easy homemade Powdered Sports Drink Mix! Packed with essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium, this DIY drink mix is designed to help replenish your body's hydration levels and support recovery. Featuring simple ingredients such as dextrose for quick energy, citric acid for tangy refreshment, and natural flavor powders like lemon or orange, this customizable recipe allows you to control sweetness and flavor preferences with ease. Ready in just 5 minutes and shelf-stable for up to six months, this powdered mix is a budget-friendly, all-natural alternative to store-bought sports drinks. Perfect for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone in need of a revitalizing beverage, this homemade electrolyte mix will keep you refreshed and performing at your best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dextrose (glucose powder)
- 1.5 tablespoons Citric acid
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt (sodium chloride)
- 0.5 teaspoons Potassium chloride
- 0.25 teaspoons Magnesium citrate powder
- 1 teaspoon Natural flavor powder (e.g., lemon or orange)
- 3 tablespoons Powdered sweetener (e.g., stevia or cane sugar)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dextrose, citric acid, salt, potassium chloride, and magnesium citrate powder.
Add the natural flavor powder to the bowl. Gently mix the dry ingredients until well combined and evenly distributed.
Taste a small amount of the mix to adjust sweetness or tartness if necessary. Add more sweetener or citric acid as desired to balance the flavor.
Transfer the powdered sports drink mix to an airtight container to store at room temperature. It can last up to six months if kept in a cool and dry place.
To prepare a single-serving drink, mix 2 tablespoons of the powdered mix with 16 ounces (2 cups) of cold water. Stir until dissolved completely.
Chill or add ice cubes, and enjoy your homemade sports drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1101 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.8 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1258 mg | 27% | |
*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.
