Homemade Sports Drink (aka Greaterade) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Homemade Sports Drink (aka Greaterade) Recipe). The Golden State Warriors' decision to ban commercial sports drinks and make their own with Himalayan sea salt inspired me to try my own--with less sugar. You can tweak this recipe to create your perfect formula.

Brief

Servings: 9

Yield: 9 cups

Homemade Sports Drink (aka Greaterade) Recipe

Ingredients

8 cups fresh cold water

divided

3 tablespoons honey

½ teaspoon fine Himalayan pink salt

¾ teaspoon calcium magnesium powder

1 pinch cayenne pepper

¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

strained

2 medium lemons

juiced

2 medium limes

juiced

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Pour 1 cup of the water into a large pot. Add honey salt calcium magnesium powder and cayenne. Place pot over low heat and whisk until ingredients have dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to return to room temperature.

Step 2

Add juices to room temperature mixture in pot. Pour in remaining 7 cups water and whisk until well blended.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Sports Drink (aka Greaterade) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:9

Calories: 39.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.6g 1%

Carbohydrates: 12.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 7.7g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 65.2IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 33.2mg 55%

Folate: 9.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 28.6mg 3%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 9.9mg 4%

Potassium: 98.3mg 3%

Sodium: 105.7mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 1.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.