Nariyal pani with lime and mint
Tender coconut water with a squeeze of lime, mint and a pinch of salt: 50 kcal of natural potassium.
- Time
- 3 min
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Level
- Easy
- Gear
- No equipment
Per serving
1 glass (260 ml)
- Calories
- 50kcal
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Sugar
- 7g
Coconut water on its own is already a good post-workout drink, with potassium and a little natural sugar. A pinch of salt, lime and crushed mint turn it into something closer to a proper rehydration drink and much more interesting to sip. Have it straight after exercise or on a hot afternoon; buy a whole tender coconut rather than a tetra pack when you can, since the packed ones often have added sugar.
- Hydration
- Low calorie
- No cook
- Under 15 min
- No added sugar
- Post-workout
- Anytime
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Ingredients
Method
- 1
Crush the mint leaves in the bottom of a glass with a spoon until they smell strong.
- 2
Pour in the coconut water, squeeze in the lime and add the salt. Stir.
- 3
Add ice if the coconut was not chilled and drink straight away.
Tips
- Scoop the soft malai from the coconut and eat it too: about 1 tbsp adds 30 kcal and a little healthy fat.
- Ask the vendor for a young, green coconut; older ones have sweeter, heavier water.
Swaps
- Packaged coconut water works in a pinch; check the label for 'no added sugar'.
Storage
Fresh coconut water keeps 1 day in the fridge in a closed bottle.
Nutrition is estimated per serving from IFCT 2017 and USDA FoodData Central and rounded. Your ingredients and portions will differ a little.
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Lemon water with a teaspoon of soaked chia and a pinch of salt: 30 kcal, slow to drink and good before a long session.
- 12 min
- Calories
- 30 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g protein
