5 homemade and natural energy drinks

Summer comes with soaring temperatures and scorching heat. All this is accompanied by fatigue, sweat, and dehydration. To stay healthy in the summers, hydrating oneself becomes really important. And what is a better way to quench your thirst and accumulate some energy than natural homemade energy drinks?

Energy drinks in the market may satiate you for a while but we all know it’s as harmful to our bodies. So, why waste money and health, right?

Now, without further ado let us introduce you to the top 5 natural homemade energy drinks –

1. Strawberry Pineapple smoothie

Everyone loves strawberries and pineapples can be the added protein and energy factor you need!

Some freshly washed and chopped strawberries and cubes of pineapple are added to delicious and full of protein almond milk and a tablespoon of almond butter and blend.

This smoothie will not only energize you for the day it will also make your tastebuds really happy and a healthy bonus, no need to add additional sweetener.

2. Chia Fresca

Chia Fresca is a quick, and easy-to-make drink. Now, this recipe essentially requires only two things – Chia seeds and water, but why not make it a little fancy and a little more healthy?

So, now you need-

• Water
• Chia seed
• Honey for the sweetness and the antioxidants
• Pink Himalayan salt (electrolytes and minerals)
• Lime juice (to balance the sweetness and vitamin C)

There you go, enjoy!

3. Coconut water and lemon

Coconut water has numerous benefits but above all, it’s the best beverage to hydrate and rehydrate yourself with. It’s rich in potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.

It even has numerous health benefits, therefore, is preferred by athletes and also recommended to sick people, especially those with digestion issues.

Moving to the recipe you need Coconut water, lemon, ginger, honey, and sea salt. Give it a mix and you’re good to go!

4. Watermelon juice

Watermelon is one of the most refreshing drinks you can have in a day. It’s the kind of drink that you can help yourself with, 2 or 3 times a day and it will only benefit you in return.

Talking about nutritional benefits, watermelon has numerous of those ranging from Vitamin A, C, and B-complex, amino acids, anti-inflammatory compounds, anti-oxidants, etc. Even the seeds of watermelon are soaked in nutritional benefits.

Ingredients –

• Watermelon (cut into small pieces along with the seeds)
• Pinch of sea salt
• Fresh mint

Now, blend and relish!

5. Chocolate banana smoothie

If taken in moderation, a combination of chocolate and banana is full of vitamins, antioxidants, and protein. A little dose of milk will only add an extra bit of healthy energy to your drink.

Excited about the ingredients? Let’s see then-

• Banana
• Cocoa powder (sweetened or unsweetened)
• Honey/Sugar
• Ice cubes

What a refreshing and fun drink to beat the hot day!