Natural Fizzies-Style Drink Tablets (No Artificial Sweeteners)

Great! Here's a natural, no-artificial-sweetener version of homemade Fizzies that uses real fruit powders and natural sweeteners like honey powder or monk fruit.

🍋 Natural Fizzies-Style Drink Tablets (No Artificial Sweeteners)

🧂 Ingredients (makes 6–8 tablets):

• Citric acid – 3 tablespoons

• Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) – 3 tablespoons

• Freeze-dried fruit powder – 2 tablespoons

  • e.g., raspberry, strawberry, mango, blueberry

• Natural sweetener powder – 2 tablespoons

  • options: honey powder, maple sugar, monk fruit powder, erythritol

• Tapioca starch or arrowroot powder – 1 tablespoon (for stability)

• Alcohol (vodka or grain alcohol) – 1–2 teaspoons for binding

✅ Where to Find Ingredients:

• Freeze-dried fruit powder: Can be bought or made by grinding freeze-dried fruits in a blender or spice grinder.

• Natural sweeteners: Look for dry versions (not liquid) to avoid premature fizzing.

🛠️ Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a dry bowl, combine citric acid, baking soda, fruit powder, sweetener, and tapioca/arrowroot.

2. Bind with alcohol:
   Slowly add alcohol, just a few drops at a time, mixing continuously. Add just enough so the mixture holds together when pressed (like damp sand). Avoid water, which activates fizzing.

3. Mold:
   Press the mixture firmly into small molds (like silicone candy molds or ice cube trays). Flatten and compress tightly.

4. Dry completely:
   Leave to dry at room temperature for 24–48 hours or use a dehydrator on the lowest setting. The tablets must be fully hard and dry.

5. Store:
   Place in an airtight container or ziplock bag with a moisture absorber (like a silica packet).

🥤To Use:

Drop 1 tablet into 8–12 oz of cold water and watch it fizz up into a refreshing, naturally flavored drink.

🔄 Optional Variations:

• Add a pinch of sea salt for a Gatorade-like electrolyte boost.

• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can replace part of the citric acid for a tangy immunity boost.

• Try blending lemon zest powder or ginger powder for added flavor complexity.