LMNT Recipe (Homemade Electrolyte Mix)
A homemade electrolyte mix using the same 1,000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, and 60 mg magnesium ratio as the real thing, for about six cents a serving instead of two dollars.
Servings 30 servings
Calories 5kcal
Cost $3
Equipment
- 1 Kitchen scale For accurate measuring
- 1 Small jar with tight lid For storing the mix
Ingredients
For the Electrolyte Mix (30 Servings)
- 75 g sodium chloride (fine table salt)
- 11.5 g potassium chloride (salt substitute) such as Morton Salt Substitute or NoSalt
- 8 g magnesium malate powder or 11.7 g if using non-di magnesium malate
Per Serving
- 2/3 tsp electrolyte mix from above
- 16-32 oz cold water
- 1 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice optional, to taste
- 1 pinch stevia or monk fruit sweetener optional, to taste
Instructions
Make the Electrolyte Mix
- Weigh 75 g sodium chloride, 11.5 g potassium chloride, and 8 g magnesium malate powder using a kitchen scale.
- Add all three to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Seal the jar and shake for about 15 seconds until the powders look evenly mixed, with no streaks of any one mineral visible.
- Keep the jar in a dry pantry. It stays potent for several months as long as no moisture gets in.
Mix a Single Serving
- Scoop 2/3 teaspoon of the electrolyte mix into a glass.
- Pour in 16 to 32 ounces of cold water, depending on how strong you like it.
- Stir for a full 30 seconds, until no grit remains at the bottom of the glass.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon or lime juice and a pinch of sweetener if using, then stir once more before drinking.
Notes
Weighing is more accurate than measuring by volume since powder density varies. -- Substitute magnesium oxide only if malate is unavailable; it absorbs less efficiently. -- Keep the dry mix away from humidity so it does not clump. -- Adjust water volume up for a milder taste or down for a stronger one.
