Homemade Strawberry Sports Drink
Enjoy this homemade strawberry sports drink to hydrate before or after a workout.
At a bar in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, they have the best infusions…fresh fruit soaking in vodka, which tastes dangerously like candy. That’s all I can remember to tell you about those drinks.
This strawberry infusion is a little bit healthier, and will help instead of hinder your next workout. 😉
Homemade Strawberry Sporks Drink Recipe
Here’s the recipe if you’d like to give it a try!
PrintHomemade Strawberry Sports Drink
Ingredients
- 3 C hot water
- 1/2 C orange juice
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 T honey + stevia to taste
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/2 container of strawberries (or any berry of choice), sliced
Instructions
- Mix well and chill in the fridge overnight.
- Strain to remove the berries or enjoy them as a little snack with your drink 🙂
This is ideal before or during a tough workout, especially one lasting longer than 60 minutes. When I’m teaching two classes in a row, I’ll chug this, alternated with water.
For a recovery drink, choose something that has a mix of carbs and protein, like a small protein smoothie.
Every time I drink a sports drink, I can’t help but think of the time I thought it would be smart to put coconut water in my Camelbak. I just gagged a little while typing that. If you’ve never done it, you’re not missing out.
I drank a little bit of the strawberry drink before my workout yesterday – a circuit workout that will be up tomorrow + steady state on the elliptical reading the new SELF mag.
Sneaker Shopping and Eats
I love that they included sneaker recommendations, since my beloved Zumba sneaks (Nike Huarache Dance Low) were discontinued. I’m thinking about either getting the Zumba shoes from zumba.com or the Pumagility shoes that were recommended in SELF.
Lunch:
Cucumber and fennel salad with Goddess dressing (from TJs) and an open-faced smoked salmon sandwich with Dijon and goat cheese
Snack: a copious amount of oatie dough.
(It’s basically oats, nut butter, vanilla and a sprinkle of salt, with big pieces of coconut, dried blueberries, and hemp seeds added in.)
Breakfast was sad this morning…I’m off to fix our dwindling grocery supply.
Hope you have a great day!
xoxo
Gina
Something to talk about:
What sneaks do you wear for cardio classes? Is there an awesome Zumba shoe that I haven’t met yet?
Besides trusty H2O, what’s your workout hydration of choice?
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That smoked salmon looks delicious! When I’m working out, I don’t crave anything but water. Everything else seems like too much for me, but my fiance recently started drinking FRS, which he seems to really enjoy.
Oh cool, I’ve never thought about making my own sports drink! Thanks for the recipe. I love pink on my shoes, too, but I like the looks of that Puma shoe – the sole is really unique! I lean toward Asics as my cardio shoe-of-choice. Super excited for a new circuit workout! I’m going to do week 2 of your 2011 Summer Shape-Up plan this afternoon 🙂
I’ve never taken zumba, but do jazzercise and I believe they might be similar. I wear the Ryka Synergy (blk/pink) and I LOVE them. I buy mine on zappos…free shipping and they have an excellent return policy.
water is it for me unless i’m sick of water and stop for a vitamin water zero.
Get the Zumba shoes!!!
My workouts lately mostly consist of yoga, so I don’t wear shoes. 😉
That salmon sandwich looked sooooooo good! 🙂 I want that for lunch now and so healthy! 🙂 I drink Coconut water a lot, but your drink with the strawberries looked delicious too! 🙂 Have a great day!
I graduated from UA and LOVE that you are a Bama fan 🙂 Which bar are you referring to with the fruit infusions? ROLL TIDE!
i think it was called catch 22 or something like that? right by campus 🙂 the pilot took me to tuscaloosa a few times since he went there- the campus is AMAZING
I had no idea the pilot went there…such a great university! I’ve been to Catch 22 and never ordered the fruit infused drinks! I’ll definintely try that next fall when I’m down for a game- until then I think I’ll give your recipe a try (sans alcohol).
I usually just hydrate with water, but I recently discovered nuun electrolyte drinks and they have a delightful fizz to them and good flavors. Plus, no sugar!
What a great idea for the drink!
I was actually just talking to my co-worker about Zumba shoes. I’ve been wearing Nike Pegasus (running shoes) and have been fine but last night our Zumba teacher said running shoes are the worst and we need to get shoes with lateral support. Now I don’t know what to do (and I can only wear Nike’s). More research I guess.
I only like water when working out. It always tastes the best. After my workout I will have a shake. I have had a sports drink during before, and i just taste too much sweetness. Even if it’s sugar free.
I like half frozen water with nuun!
Mmm, raw oatie dough looks like an impatient person’s breakfast cookie – just up my alley! 🙂
haha i’ve totally done that with bfast cookie dough too. sometimes you can’t wait until the morning 🙂
I have been wearing Nike FlexTR for group fitness stuff and they are super comfy. Also, they come in many fun colors — mine are yellow and purple.
I would love to make this sports drink before zumba tonight. But do you have to put it in the fridge overnight? Would a few hours in the fridge and 20 minuets have the same effect?
definitely! i just like to chill it overnight so that it’s super cold 🙂
I have been in need of new shoes for the gym. What I really need is a great pair of cross trainers. I love those zumba shoes!
Ohh that drink looks fantastic! I love the idea of creating a healthy sports drink without all the junk that is usually added in them! And I just signed up for Zumba classes and was thinking about getting some shoes too! I like the top of the pumas but am not a fan of the weird bottom! I say go for the Zumba ones!
I hate coconut water… (gak) made me almost puke… something about it just doesn’t sit well with me! The thought of it in a Camelbak… oh man, that would be horrific!
Thanks for the recipe! That looks like something I could get down with! Gatorade always tastes so chemical to me…
i love coconut water. and it was horrible in the camelbak haha
Try the Ryka transitions for Zumba, they are my favorite.
My favorite larabar is the blueberry muffin one and those dried blueberries in the oatie dough you made just made me crave one like mad!! Mmmm they are so good! The sports drink looks great as well! Love strawberries this time of year!
Love the zumba brand ones, however they are always sold out of the awesome colors! I have nike dunk lows and i really like them for zumba- they have the pivot circles on the bottom like the huaraches
Ah, a sports drink that actually tastes good! I love coconut water but man, it gets expensive! I tried a sample of the Vega pre-workout energizer (lemon lime) and the electrolyte hydrator (Pom-Berry) today and both were gag-arific, which is disappointing because I love Vega. 🙁
I put mint extract in water. Yummy smoked salmon:) where is it from?
I’ve heard the new zumba shoes are much better than the first releases (which had no support what so ever). My favs are the nike air essential trainer. They aren’t actually the best for Zumba but they work pretty well for me. I have them in yellow, and purple, and light blue and dark blue 😉 What can I say? I teach a lot of classes and need to alternate sneakers. 🙂
I’ve always wondered what type of shoe would be best for Zumba. My regular sneakers just feel too big and bulky for that kind of dancing and they seem to slow me down a little. I’ll be looking forward to hearing which sneaks you end up picking up and how they work out for you!
That open-faced sandwich looks delicious!!
Such a great idea for a sports drink! The shop bought one always test so chemical to me, I’m all for making my own 🙂
And your lunch looks delicious, I haven’t had smoked salmon in so long
Oooh I like your 2 shoe contenders! For cardio classes, mine most often involve spinning so I wear my cycle shoes for that. Otherwise, it’s my running shoes (and I know that’s not ideal!) For hydration, I’m a water girl, but I like the idea of this recipe of yours!
I saw that shoe recommendation article as well and bought the Pumagility sneaks on that recommendation. Mine are black with a hot pink sole and shoelaces, and I teach Zumba in them all week long. Definitely a winner for me!
your lunch looks so good! as does the oatie dough. in fact, i think i will be making some oaties today. mmmm!
I love coconut water but the thought of it in a camel back makes me sick to my stomach. Blah
That drink sounds awesome!
I’ve never taken Zumba. It sounds like a blast. If I took it and hated it, I might just have to keep taking it just to have an excuse to wear the clothes. They’re so fun!
I love love love the idea of making your own sports drink! I am going to start making this to bring to dance. I haven’t ever Zumbaed (I want to though) but I saw that Bloch came out with some Zumba shoes. I love their dance sneakers, migt be worth checking out 🙂
coconut water is my favorite sports drink! can’t beat it.
Totally agree Aylin. I wish there was a coconut water fountain in my backyard.
i love it, too! just not in a camelbak 😉
What about the coconut water in your camelback made you gag? I’m OBSESSED with the stuff. As in try to drink only one carton a day, but often fail and have two :).
Cucumber and fennel are faves of mine and did you know that fennel is a highly lactogenic food? Meaning, it helps with supply 🙂
The book, Mother Food by Hilary Jacobson is a total gem and Hilary is the kindest and nicest woman. If you’re curious what foods are especially helpful, that book is the ticket!
I love metromint water, especially after a really hot sweaty workout like Bikram or a summer hike. The spearmint is my favorite, but the peppermint is good too.
I have come to the conclusion that some coconut waters taste great while others are funky. I think it has something to do with the bottling process and how close to raw (unpasteurized) it is. I used to drink the water straight out of coconuts when I was little, so I know I like the stuff completely unprocessed and raw…..so yeah……funky ones are gross.
Fruit infused vodkas get me every time! When I lived in Tucson, I started a tradition of going to Vegas every year for my anniversary (my husband had a ton of leave all the time) and there is this bar in the Wynn…..same story, hits you like a ton of bricks. They used to use Goose, but recession….eh.
I’m totally buying another brick of this goat cheddar btw 🙂 I just can’t get enough!!!!! My other cheeses are neglected 🙁 poor cheeses.
I’m so depressed because my beloved Nike + Zoom Air trainers are fit for the bin and not much else. They have been amazing for my circuit training, and I can’t find any that offer the same amount of cushioning and support. I hate having to get new trainers!
I’m now craving smoked salmon and cucumbers, and some oaties…all of that food looks delicious!!
I was so sad when they discontinued the Nike Huarache Dance Low! It is my FAVORITE zumba shoe ever. Since I teach 6-7 classes per week, they are getting really worn, and I am having a hard time finding a replacement. I bought my mom the Ryka dance shoes and she likes those as well. I like the Zumba brand shoes, but they are not anywhere close to as comfortable as the Nikes. Maybe I’ll give those other ones you suggested a shot.
let me know if you try them- i was going to try on a pair this week!
seriously bummed about the huarache dance lows… but mine are so old, they hurt my feet
I drink iskiate (chia fresca) with my running workouts. For example:
http://www.nomeatathlete.com/tarahumara-pinole-chia-recipes/
I love the Nuun electrolyte tablets after a long workout. I typically just crave water, but I know on those long workouts that it’s important to get sodium and potassium as well.
Your fruity sports drink sounds amazing! I’ll definitely be trying that soon.
I absolutely love my Vibram FiveFingers for any kind of fitness or for everyday wear. I just gave away a pair of Komodo Sport LS on my blog!
Great sports drink recipe- I will be trying this in the next week! I do hot yoga 5-6 days a week so I drink alot of coconut water, I love the bottles with pieces of coconut floating in them and aloe vera juice! I haven’t got into wheat grass yet but I hear it is great!
it is, especially after a hot yoga class 🙂
oooo i am loving the idea of fruit infused sports drinks!! any fruit infused drink and im there!
wow that drink looks and sounds so good. I will have to try that out sometime. I love to use my infusion water pitcher in the summer to make fruity tasting water. I like the pink sneakers and obviously those are the ones you like too.
I graduated from BAMA and now live in Birmingham, and I have been to catch 22 multiple times and that vodka is delish and dangerous! I am a fan of the pinnapple infused kind. I love fruit so I will have to try it out!
I never do cardio for longer than an hour, so I’ve never really needed a sports drink before. But I’m hoping to increase my running distances this summer, in which case I’ll definitely be trying this drink!
i’ve been looking to get new sneakers, preferably cross trainers. the running shoes i have now are just too big… and i don’t run. LOL
My running shoes were not working for Zumba so I bought me some Reebok Flex shoes. I love that they are so lightweight. So easy to do the Zumba moves in! Good luck!
LOVE that daddy yankee song! my old zumba instructor did a KILLER merengue with our arms up the entire time.
AWESOME