All-Natural Homemade Strawberry “Gatorade”
Published Jul 26, 2025
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Hydration just got a real-food glow-up with this all-natural Homemade Strawberry Gatorade. It’s light, fresh, and filled with ingredients that actually serve your body. No artificial dyes. No corn syrup. Just whole-food hydration that tastes like summer in a glass.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Hydration
Whether you’re chasing littles around the yard or finishing a workout, this homemade Strawberry Gatorade will keep you fueled and feeling good. I created this recipe because I wanted a clean, Whole30-friendly alternative to those sugary sports drinks. It’s naturally sweetened, gently energizing, and quick enough to make while your toddler finishes a snack.
Coconut water brings the electrolytes, green tea adds antioxidants (and just a whisper of caffeine), and fresh strawberries give it that gorgeous pink hue and vitamin C punch. A squeeze of lime keeps things bright and zesty, and a pinch of salt helps replenish what you lose when you sweat. Sweeten it with honey or maple syrup if you want, or leave it out if you’re keeping things sugar-free.
It’s the kind of recipe that just feels good in your body and tastes like a front porch summer afternoon. Simple, nourishing, and so darn refreshing.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Coconut water: A natural source of electrolytes and potassium to support hydration.
- Green tea: Packed with antioxidants and a gentle boost of energy without the jitters.
- Fresh strawberries: Adds natural sweetness, a vibrant pink color, and a dose of vitamin C.
- Lime juice: Balances the sweetness with a zesty citrus kick and adds additional electrolytes.
- Salt: Just a pinch helps replace sodium lost through sweat and enhances flavor.
- Honey or maple syrup (optional): A touch of natural sweetness to keep energy levels steady.
- Ice and lime zest/wedge: For serving cold with a little extra flair and freshness.
How to Make Homemade Strawberry Gatorade
- Step 1: Brew the green tea and let it cool.
- Step 2: Add coconut water, green tea, strawberries, lime juice, salt, and sweetener (if using) to a blender.
- Step 3: Blend until smooth. Strain if you want a smoother sip.
- Step 4: Pour over ice, garnish with lime, and enjoy.
It’s clean, nourishing, and just plain delicious. The kind of drink that makes you say, “Well now, that hits the spot.”
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All-Natural Homemade Strawberry “Gatorade”
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups coconut water natural electrolytes + potassium
- 1 cup brewed green tea cooled (antioxidants + mild caffeine boost)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries vitamin C + natural sweetness
- 1 tbsp lime juice electrolytes + refreshing citrus flavor
- ¼ tsp salt helps replenish sodium lost through sweat
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup natural energy boost
- Ice
- Lime wedge and zest for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the green tea and let it cool completely.
- Add the coconut water, cooled green tea, strawberries, lime juice, salt, and sweetener to a blender.
- Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp.
- Pour over a glass of ice and garnish with a lime wedge and zest. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
