Pineapple Glow Mineral Elixir

Hydration is about so much more than drinking enough water. When you’re sweating, exercising, traveling, spending time in the heat, or simply feeling run down, your body also loses important minerals that help regulate fluid balance, muscle function, and energy.

That’s why I love simple homemade mineral drinks like this Pineapple Glow Mineral Elixir. It comes together in just a few minutes using a handful of nourishing ingredients and offers a refreshing way to replenish both fluids and electrolytes.

The naturally sweet pineapple juice pairs beautifully with coconut water and a pinch of mineral-rich sea salt to create a drink that’s bright, tropical, and incredibly refreshing. Whether you’re enjoying it after a workout or as an afternoon pick-me-up, it’s an easy way to support hydration without reaching for sugary sports drinks.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This mineral elixir is refreshing, naturally hydrating, and made with just a few wholesome ingredients. Coconut water provides naturally occurring electrolytes, pineapple juice adds vitamin C and tropical flavor, and sea salt helps replace essential minerals lost through sweat. It’s a simple drink that feels special while supporting your body in a meaningful way.

Pineapple Glow Mineral Elixir

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsweetened coconut water
• ½ cup 100% pineapple juice
• ¼ teaspoon high-quality sea salt (such as Redmond Real Salt or Celtic Sea Salt)
• Splash of pure vanilla extract
• Optional: ½ teaspoon whole food Vitamin C powder

Directions

1. Add the coconut water, pineapple juice, sea salt, vanilla extract, and optional vitamin C powder to a glass or shaker bottle.
2. Stir or shake well until the sea salt and vitamin C powder are completely dissolved.
3. Fill a glass with ice if desired.
4. Pour the mineral elixir over the ice and serve immediately.
5. Enjoy chilled for the most refreshing flavor.

Serving Size & Yield

Yield: 1 Serving

Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (8 ounces)

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

• Calories: 70
• Carbohydrates: 17g
• Protein: 0g
• Fat: 0g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 15g (naturally occurring)
• Sodium: 560mg
• Potassium: Approximately 350mg

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brand of coconut water and pineapple juice used.

A Gentle Nutrition Note

Proper hydration isn’t just about water. Your body also relies on minerals like sodium and potassium to move fluids into your cells, support muscle contractions, and maintain healthy nerve function.

If you’re active, spend time outdoors, sweat frequently, or simply feel sluggish throughout the day, replenishing these minerals can be just as important as increasing your water intake.

Homemade electrolyte drinks like this one allow you to replenish hydration without the artificial colors, excess sugars, or unnecessary ingredients often found in commercial sports drinks. They’re a simple way to support your body’s natural balance while making hydration a little more enjoyable.

This Pineapple Glow Mineral Elixir is light, refreshing, and a wonderful reminder that supporting your health doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes a few quality ingredients are all you need to help your body feel energized and hydrated.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear when you enjoy it most—after a workout, on a warm summer day, or as part of your daily hydration routine. 💛

A Final Note

Here at Nutrient Rich Life we believe that variety is the spice of life! We encourage everyone to make all foods fit as much as possible and that includes eating more plants and cooking in a way that adds fun and flavor to your life! 

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Hi, I’m Amanda!

Functional weight loss coach, registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of one picky eater with multiple food allergies! I’m a big believer that if you can learn to fish — you can eat for life! So this blog is dedicated to helping you learn to toss out the food myths that result in unnecessary food stress so that you can become a confident, healthy eater!