Hydrating, Natural Electrolyte Drinks
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Serves: 1 drink
 
Ingredients
Lemonade:
  • 2 c Coconut Water (or regular water)
  • ¼ c Lemon Juice
  • 2 Dates, Pitted
  • 1 tsp Chia Seeds (optional)
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • 1-2 strips (use a peeler) of lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit zest
  • Optional Ingredients: A small piece of ginger (great for nausea) or fresh turmeric (anti-inflammatory, but maybe not a great taste if you're feeling nauseous), Mint, Lavender (steep a small amount like tea, strain and add it), Rosemary (prepare like lavender)
Watermelon Lime:
  • 1½ c Watermelon (optionally frozen if you need some cooling down)
  • 1 c Coconut Water (or regular water)
  • 2 tsp Lime Juice
  • ¼ tsp Lime Zest
  • ½ tsp Chia Seeds (optional)
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • ***Optional Ingredients -2-5 mint leaves, 1 inch of Cucumber
Banana Coconut Water:
  • ½ Banana
  • 2 c Coconut Water (or regular water)
  • 1 tsp Chia Seeds (optional)
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • Optional Ingredients: ⅛ tsp Vanilla Bean, Pinch of Cinnamon, Small piece of Ginger
Instructions
For the Lemonade:
  1. In a blender, blend the ingredients (except the zest) until the date is well blended (medjool dates blend the best, also, bringing them to room temp first will help if your blender is just ok).
  2. Twist the strip of zest to release the oils and add to your glass before pouring the juice in.
  3. Drink room temp or cold.
  4. Keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
For the Watermelon Lime:
  1. Blend everything in the blender until smooth.
  2. Keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
For the Banana Coconut:
  1. Blend everything in a blender until smooth.
  2. Keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Recipe by The Crushing Cancer Kitchen at http://thecrushingcancerkitchen.com/snack/hydrating-natural-electrolyte-drinks/