Natural Electrolytes Cubes

I love using the natural power of electrolytes to boost energy, especially while training for new adventures. These natural electrolytes smoothie cubes are a great way to help replenish your body after a workout… and who doesn’t want to try a blue smoothie?!

Have you ever spent an active day outside, and failed to stay hydrated? Chances are your body didn’t receive enough natural electrolytes. That’s why I created a smoothie cube recipe designed to give your body more natural electrolytes. Say goodbye to that electrolyte imbalance, and hello to renewed energy!

What are Natural Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are minerals that are vital for the body to function normally. Lots of fruits and vegetables contain the electrolytes our bodies need… which is why you often read about them in my blog posts. As a runner + adventure seeker, I work hard to make sure I’ve got the nutrients I need to live my best life.

Electrolyte minerals include:

• calcium
• bicarbonate
• potassium
• sodium
• chloride
• phosphate
• magnesium

I love that plants contain these minerals and we can easily get them by adding more plants to our diet! Let’s fuel our bodies with food that works for us, not against us.

Ingredients For Natural Electrolyte Cubes

• Bananas: The natural base that adds potassium, sweetness, and quick energy. You can freeze bananas so they don’t overripe and save them for when you’re ready.
• Coconut water: Provides natural electrolytes and hydration without added sugar.
• Sea salt: Adds sodium to support fluid balance and electrolyte replenishment.
• Trace mineral drops (optional): Boost magnesium and trace minerals lost through sweat.
• Butterfly pea powder (optional): Adds antioxidants and a fun blue color.

How Can We Boost Our Electrolytes?

During the hotter months of the year, one of our team members, Lindsey, likes to use ConcenTrace® Trace Minerals Drops. They add an extra boost of natural electrolytes on days when she’s doing a lot of work outside or perspiring more.

The liquid contains very concentrated levels of minerals sourced from concentrated seawater in Utah’s inland sea. Some home water filtration systems remove these minerals from the water, so this is an easy way to add them back.

A mere 20 drops will remineralize a gallon of water. Lindsey says she uses these drops to successfully prevent as well as treat muscle cramping in her legs and other extremities.

Workout remedies

While the below natural electrolytes smoothie cube recipe is great to have on hand, sometimes I need to take electrolytes with me on a long run. If I’m running more than 8 miles (especially in the Florida heat!) I’ve got some go-to ways to keep my body balanced as well as energized:

Skratch Labs sports hydration drink mix offers concentrated minerals that you just add to water. So you can rehydrate as well as replenish electrolytes at the same time. hydration

LMNT drink mix also focuses on a concentrated mix of minerals to recharge your body.

Both of these mixes are super small and can fit in a pocket or running pack, then used when needed.

Are sports drinks good for you?

Sports drinks have long been all the rage as ways to hydrate and replenish whether it’s during a sports game or other times of physical exertion. However, if you look closely at the labels you’ll find some unsavory ingredients including artificial flavors and colors.

In an attempt to appeal to a larger audience, there are even organic, dye-free sports drinks available now. Always read the ingredient list before purchase, and try to choose the most natural electrolyte drink you can find!

Natural Electrolytes Replenishers

There are plenty of fruits and vegetables that provide us with the necessary electrolytes through a varied, healthy diet.

But in the case of an imbalance, there are two excellent, 100% natural electrolyte replenishers that are loads better than sports drinks. Plus, they have fewer ingredients than hydration drink mixes. I’m talking about 100% pure coconut water and bananas.

Coconut water is an incredibly good source of potassium, it is also naturally sweet which can help provide natural, simple carbohydrates for energy.

Bananas are also known for their potassium, which is essential for maintaining normal blood pressure levels and heart function.

Here are some other plant based foods that help maintain as well as balance electrolytes naturally:

• Dill pickles
• vegetable juices (particularly tomato)
• lettuce and other leafy green vegetables (spinach is great!)
• olives
• potatoes with skin
• bananas
• nuts and seeds
• melon and cucumber
• citrus fruits
• broccoli
• sweet potatoes
• berries
• other produce with a high water content

In other words, green smoothies and plant-based meals are incredible ways to keep your body balanced + hydrated.

More Smoothie Cube and Electrolyte Recipes

Check out my other smoothie cubes recipes for more inspiration. Below are more smoothies and drinks that naturally increase electrolyte intate. You can add the natural electrolytes cubes to the smoothies for an added boost.

• Mango Melon Madness
• Pre-Workout Smoothie
• Peach Coconut Dream
• Ginger Switchel Recipe (Nature’s Gatorade)

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