Electrolyte Popsicles for Kids, 2 Ways 

Active kids need lots of hydration, especially during the hot summer months. From the playground to the beach or even just hanging out at home, kids are always on the move — and parents are often wondering if they’re staying hydrated. 

One fun way to ensure that kids of all ages are getting enough water and electrolytes is by making hydrating popsicles, which you can store in your freezer and grab any time the kids are craving a cool, refreshing treat. These electrolyte popsicle recipes feature good-for-them ingredients like frozen fruits, coconut water, yogurt, and Himalayan salt, which aid in hydration and help to replace mineral loss from sweating. 

Here are two recipes for electrolyte popsicles for kids that your little ones will actually love to cool down with this summer. (Tip: you can even get them involved in the kitchen by pouring ingredients, chopping fruits, or pressing the buttons on the blender!) 

Watermelon Strawberry Lime Electrolyte Popsicles

Tart, sweet, and full of fruity flavor, these watermelon and strawberry electrolyte popsicles get a zesty boost from lime juice and a touch of tropical taste from organic coconut water. 

Here’s the electrolyte breakdown: 

• Watermelon has a naturally high water content (almost 91%!), as well as some magnesium and potassium
• Strawberries are a natural source of magnesium, potassium, and calcium
• Limes offer potassium 
• Coconut water is a great natural source of potassium, with 10% of the average person’s recommended daily value per 8 fl oz serving  

Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients: 

1 cup watermelon, diced, packed
½ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup Thrive Market Organic Coconut Water
2 teaspoons Thrive Market Organic Golden Maple Syrup
½ lime, zest only 
1 tablespoon lime juice
⅛ teaspoon Thrive Market Fine Ground Himalayan Sea Salt

Instructions: 

In the blender pitcher, combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. The mixture should taste slightly sour, slightly salty and sweet. (Note: Once frozen, those flavors become less pronounced.) Add a touch more lime juice or maple syrup if needed.

Pour mixture evenly into popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 4 hours. 

Once frozen, take each popsicle out and wrap in wax paper for easy eating. To store popsicles, layer in an airtight container in the freezer. (Tip: If the frozen popsicles are stuck in the molds, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds and they will loosen up a bit.)

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Mango Banana Yogurt Electrolyte Popsicles

Creamy, fruity, and perfect as a post-playground snack, these electrolyte popsicles are a bit more filling than most thanks to real bananas and yogurt. They’re also hydrating for those hot summer afternoons (without the added sugars you’ll find in many store-bought popsicles!) 

Here’s the electrolyte breakdown: 

• Both bananas and mango are sources of potassium and magnesium
• Many yogurts are sources of potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium and phosphorous
• Coconut water is a great natural source of potassium, with 10% of the average person’s recommended daily value per 8 fl oz serving.  

Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours
Yield: 4 servings 

Ingredients:

½ cup mango, cubed, packed (fresh or frozen)
½ cup banana, sliced 
5 ounces unsweetened vanilla yogurt of choice 
¼ cup Thrive Market Organic Coconut Water
1 teaspoon Thrive Market Organic Golden Maple Syrup
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh citrus juice (orange or lime are great)
⅛ teaspoon Thrive Market Fine Ground Himalayan Sea Salt

Instructions: 

In the blender pitcher, combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. The mixture should taste slightly sour, slightly salty and sweet. (Note: Once frozen, those flavors become less pronounced.) Add a touch more lime juice or maple syrup if needed.

Pour into your popsicle molds and place in the freezer. These take at least 4 hours to fully freeze.

Once frozen, take each popsicle out and wrap in wax paper for easy eating. To store popsicles, layer in an airtight container in the freezer. (Tip: If the frozen popsicles are stuck in the molds, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds and they will loosen up a bit.)

Recipe credit: Aubrey Devin