Recipe

How to Make a Mango Sports Drink With Less Sugar Than Gatorade

By Emma Rayner at University of New Hampshire

We all know rehydrating is a major #key to success. Many athletes turn to Gatorade because it does a good job replacing electrolytes, carbohydrates, and fluids that are lost during a workout.

Unfortunately, the bad outweighs the good in Gatorade. A regular bottle contains 56 grams of sugar (that’s like taking an actual shot of sugar). All that sugar can add up, especially when you don’t actually workout. Luckily, homemade sports drinks are easy to make and just as tasty without all the added nonsense.

Homemade Mango Sports Drink

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cup brewed green tea
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed calcium magnesium zinc pill
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup mango juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey

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Step 1

Brew tea then add honey.

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Step 2

Add sea salt and calcium magnesium.

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Step 3

Add juice and mix well.

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Step 4

Store in fridge to cool until ready to use.

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