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These homemade electrolyte popsicles are great for re-hydrating in a fun and easy way. Made with natural electrolytes like coconut water and Himalayan salt, these popsicles are great for kids and adults looking to boost hydration, or having high-nausea days.
Combined with ginger and mint, these hydration popsicles have a very light flavor of all the best things that can help with feeling nauseous.
The best part is these electrolyte popsicles are dye-free, very low sugar, and a great alternative to Pedialyte. They actually taste good! If you want these as a drink instead, don’t miss this homemade electrolyte drink, homemade Gatorade, or refreshing ginger drink.
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Hydration Popsicles with Electrolytes
Electrolytes are essential minerals that help keep you hydrated. When I was pregnant with my second baby, I developed hyperemesis, which is extreme nausea. Nothing ever sounded good, and it was similar to my days when I had vertigo migraine attacks. I wished I had more hydration options that were healthy besides gatorade, electrolyte packets, and pedialyte, which often contain dyes and a lot of sugar.
For this homemade electrolyte popsicle recipe I combined my favorite mocktail flavors – mojito! I found so many parts are soothing for nausea including ginger and mint, and I especially loved citrus for this. You’ll love these hydrating popsicles because:
- Dye-free: These homemade popsicles have simple ingredients.
- Great for nausea – Ginger and mint often help, but I also find the addition of citrus, if tolerated, is great for those days.
- Hydrating – These popsicles contain natural electrolytes from coconut water and pink Himalayan salt. No packets needed!
- Good for kids and adults – Adults will love the mojito flavors and kids will love the natural sweetness!
- Lower sugar – Honey is the natural sweetener used for this in a low amount, but you could substitute it with something else depending on your goals.
Ingredients
- Coconut water – Coconut water is a natural source of electrolytes as it contains potassium, magnesium, and sodium. It also contains antioxidants and has other health benefits.
- Ginger – Fresh ginger adds flavor and is also a natural remedy for nausea.
- Mint – Mint also adds flavor and can be a nausea-aid too.
- Honey – I like to use honey here for it’s anti-inflammatory properties if you’re making this when you or the kids are sick, but maple syrup is another alternative.
- Redmond’s real salt – This unrefined mineral salt is also another great boost to replenish minerals lost when you’re sick or during exercise. You can find Redmond’s online or many grocery health stores.
- Lime – This one is optional for those following a migraine diet, but I find lime and lemon flavors can really aid with nausea.
Substitutions
- Mint – You can either omit this or use basil instead.
- Ginger – This provides a lot of flavor so I don’t recommend substitution, but you can increase or decrease the amounts. The flavor in this is pretty light.
- Lime – To make this migraine diet friendly, just omit it. I find that citrus/lime sometimes tastes really good when nauseous.
- Salt – You can substitute with another good mineral salt, or omit and just use the coconut water. You can increase or decrease as needed.
How to Make
Step 1: Make the electrolyte mix
Combine the coconut water, grated ginger, mint, honey, and salt in a blender. Blend on high till fully combined and the mint is mixed throughout.
Step 2: Add to the popsicle mold
Pour the electrolyte mixture into the popsicle mold, insert the handles and cover. Freeze for 12 hours or more.
Step 3: Remove the popicles
Remove the popsicles from the freezer and wait about 1-2 minutes. Push from the bottom of the mold while holding the handle. Carefully pull out the pops. Wrap in individual bags or between parchment to freeze and have on hand whenever needed.
Recipe Tip
I found that my mint pieces, as small as they were, frozen in a concentration around the top of the popsicle. I didn’t mind this as I thought it looked cute and it was not noticeable when eating them, but if this bothers you I’d recommend muddling mint leaves into the coconut mixture before freezing to get the essence without the pieces. To me, this seemed like an extra step, so it’s just whatever you prefer!
Electrolyte Ice Cubes
A fun way to mix this recipe up is to make these into electrolyte ice cubes instead. Simply make the mix exactly the same, but instead of pouring into a popsicle trays with sticks, just pour the mix into the sphere ice cube trays or square ice cube trays.
Ice cubes can be added to ginger ale, sparkling water, or coconut water for a refreshing drink that adds flavor while it melts!
Alternative Electrolyte Mixes
I always get asked what electrolytes I use and the truth is that I didn’t do well a lot of the mainstream brands. It’s so individual what seems to work for people!
That being said, if you live with POTS or migraine, having some of these may be helpful. Visit with your doctor or dietitian to figure out which may be best for you.
- Adrenal Cocktail – Jigsaw is what I use. It’s not really meant to be an electrolyte powder, but has all the ingredients for it. If you struggle with cortisol and sleep, this may be helpful. Don’t forget this nice discount.
- Buoy – I love Buoy on the go! This link gives you 20% off and if you sign up for their chronic illness program you can get an extra 35% off on top of my discount. These drops are unflavored and contain no additives! If the lime doesn’t work for you, try their rescue salts.
- LMNT unflavored – Higher sodium! This could be good for those with POTS.
- Trace Minerals – A great mix that you can find at Whole Foods.
You could mix any of these into these popsicles as well instead of the Redmond’s, but I would only recommend that for adults.
Popsicle Molds
There are so many great popsicle molds out there now. I used a silicone one, but here are some options for these berry cottage cheese popsicles.
- Silicone Popsicle Molds
- Stainless Steel Popsicle Molds
- Mini Popsicles for Kids
- You can also use popsicle sticks inside a small, tall jar or cup.
Recipes for Nausea
For more recipes that are great for nausea like these electrolyte popsicles, you may enjoy these posts!
Drinks
Homemade Electrolyte Drink with Coconut Water
Juices
How to Make Ginger Juice (Blender or Juicer)
Smoothies
Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Soup
Rotisserie Chicken Broth
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Electrolyte Popsicles
Equipment
- 1 popsicle mold or ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 3 cups unflavored coconut water
- 6 large mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon Redmond's real salt (or similar)
- 1 lime, juiced (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the coconut water, mint leaves, ginger, honey, salt, and lime juice (if using) in a blender. Blend till fully combined and the mint leaves are mixed throughout. Taste and adjust for sweetness, adding more ginger or mint if desired.
- Pour into a popsicle mold and insert popsicle sticks. Or pour into ice cube trays without any sticks if making ice cubes. Freeze for up to 12 hours or overnight.
- To serve, push and squeeze the bottom of the silicone mold while pulling on the popsicle stick. They are easier to remove after a minute or two at room temperature.
Notes
- Add different types of fruit juice to the mix for different flavors.
- Electrolyte ice cubes – Simply make the mix exactly the same, but instead of pouring into a popsicle trays with sticks, just pour the mix into the sphere ice cube trays or square ice cube trays. Add them to ginger ale, sparkling water or coconut water for a fun flavored ice cube.
- Mint leaves, even if small, tend to settle towards the top during the freezing process. If you’d like them to be mixed throughout, you can freeze the popsicles in layers, but this adds a lot of extra time. You could also muddle the mint into the mixture instead of blending.
- If following HYH, do not use the lime juice unless re-introducing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Use these as ice cubes. Works great.
Delish! And so refreshing +++
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
Have you tried this as just a drink without freezing? I’d like to make it for my husband but he won’t eat cold things.
Yes!! It’s actually really good with sparkling water to top it off.
These are great! And this is the right time of the year to enjoy them.
Thank you, Che! I agree!
this helped me a lot with my migraine
This makes me so happy. I hope you’re feeling better!
Is the coconut flavor strong in this recipe? If so is there by any chance something you can recommend as an alternative to the coconut water? I don’t know why (and I feel like such a baby ha) but I really don’t like the taste of coconut! Otherwise, I absolutely cannot wait to try this – It sounds delicious!!!!!
Not really. I feel like the other flavors hide it pretty well! You could also use a different fruit juice, it just won’t have the electrolyte benefits unless you did like watermelon juice.