Healthy Recipes Drink Watermelon Electrolyte Drink 5.0 (1) 1 Review Three ingredients—plus a pinch of salt—is all you need to make a homemade Gatorade-like electrolyte drink. Unsweetened coconut water is rich in electrolytes to help rehydrate your body after exercise. This drink will remind you of your favorite store-bought sports drink, but with no added sugar, thanks to the natural sweetness of the watermelon. By Matthew Francis Matthew Francis Matthew Francis is a chef, producer and director who stars in the bright and instructional video series from EatingWell, Fresh & Simple. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 5, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: Abbey Littlejohn Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Sesame-Free Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Fat Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts You’ll need just three simple ingredients to make this refreshing drink.This drink doesn’t contain any added sugars—instead, the sweetness comes from watermelon.Unsweetened coconut water delivers electrolytes like potassium and magnesium. Abbey Littlejohn Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 2 cups cubed watermelon 1 cup unsweetened coconut water 2 small limes, juiced Pinch of salt Ice for serving Directions Place 2 cups watermelon, 1 cup coconut water, the lime juice and pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into 2 ice-filled glasses. Abbey Littlejohn EatingWell.com, September 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 73 Calories 0g Fat 17g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size about 8 oz. Calories 73 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 13g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 0g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Vitamin A 43µg Vitamin C 20mg 22% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 0mg 1% Folate 10µg Vitamin K 0µg Sodium 196mg 9% Calcium 43mg 3% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 47mg 11% Potassium 489mg 10% Zinc 0mg 3% Vitamin B12 0µg Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.