Can I make this without a juicer?

Absolutely. A high-speed blender works wonderfully. Just blend all the solid ingredients well (you may need to add a splash of water) and strain through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove pulp. Stir in the coconut water afterwards.

What if I don’t like celery or want less of a “green” taste?

You can reduce or swap the celery for spinach, romaine, or simply add more cucumber instead. The pineapple and lemon do a great job of balancing flavors, so experiment to your taste.

Is there a substitute for coconut water?

If you don’t have coconut water, plain filtered water can be used, but you’ll miss out on some electrolytes. You can also add a tiny pinch of sea salt for extra minerals.

Can I make a bigger batch for the week?

Fresh juice is best when consumed within 24 hours for flavor and nutrition. If you want to prepare more, freezing in individual portions is the way to go just thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

Healthier Homemade Gatorade Recipe

Description

A refreshing and nourishing homemade sports drink, this Healthier Homemade Gatorade is packed with natural electrolytes from fresh fruits and vegetables, making it a perfect hydration boost after workouts or during hot days. With no added sugars or artificial ingredients, this drink combines lemon, celery, cucumber, pineapple, and coconut water for a revitalizing beverage that’s both delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients

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Produce

- 1 large fresh lemon, peeled
- 1 whole bunch celery
- 1 large fresh organic cucumber
- 1/2 small fresh pineapple, peel and core removed

Other

8 oz unsweetened coconut water

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Instructions

Prepare Equipment – Set up your juicer or use a high-speed blender with a medium mesh strainer for this recipe.
Wash and Prep Ingredients – Rinse all fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Peel the lemon and cut it in half. Separate the celery into single ribs. Cut the cucumber and pineapple into pieces small enough to fit into your juicer or blender.
Juicing or Blending – Juice all the prepared ingredients. If using a blender, blend everything until smooth, then strain the liquid through a medium mesh strainer to remove the pulp.
Add Coconut Water – Stir the 8 oz of unsweetened coconut water into the fresh juice mixture until combined.
Serve – Pour immediately into glasses or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 24 hours. Enjoy your healthier homemade sports drink chilled!

Notes

Use organic produce whenever possible for best taste and quality.
If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little honey or maple syrup (this will alter the nutrition values).
The drink is best served fresh, but it can be stored for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
You can adjust fruits and veggies quantities to suit your taste preferences.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 8 oz)
Calories: 55
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg