The Best Electrolyte Powder for Athletes Who Want Something That Tastes Good (2026)

If you’d rather consume your electrolytes in gummy form, allow me to introduce you to Plant People’s Wonder Hydrate. These lychee-flavored gummies have a small amount of electrolytes per two gummy serving, so they’re best used as an everyday boost rather than for post-exercise rehydration. Oh, and they taste really good. So good that we’ve taken to passing the bag around at the office when we’re in need of something sweet in the afternoon.

For the coconut water fiend: Coco5

Coco5

Coconut Active Hydration With Electrolytes

If you, like me, crave ice-cold coconut water the minute you feel parched, you’ll love Coco5. Made up primarily of coconut water concentrate and filtered water, you can essentially think of this as a coconut water-based sports drink. Coco5 makes use of the electrolytes found naturally in coconut water (like potassium, calcium, and magnesium) and adds salt for an extra hydration boost. Available in six flavors, I thoroughly enjoyed the taste of each one I tried. The passion fruit flavor tasted remarkably of passion fruit for something that doesn’t have, well, real passion fruit in it, and I liked the addition of citric acid for the welcome tartness it brings.

For athletes and intense exercisers: Gatorade

There is a time and place for this OG sports drink. It contains more than triple the amount of added sugar as Liquid I.V., with 34 grams per 20-ounce bottle, but for serious athletes, pro football players, and the like—that is, people who are exercising for hours at a time every day—Grasso says that sugar is absolutely necessary.

A lower-sugar alternative to Gatorade: Gatorlyte

Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Electrolyte Drink Mix, Variety 18-Pack

Another option from the Gatorade family is Gatorlyte. With far less sugar than traditional Gatorade (12 grams versus 34) and more sodium (490 milligrams versus 270), it’s a great pick for those looking for a widely available, ready-to-drink hydration solution. Do note that the extra sodium does mean Gatorlyte tastes a bit saltier than normal Gatorade.

The best hydration powder for kids: Hiya