9 Homemade Energy Drinks Indian Athletes Use

4. Banana + milk + honey shake (desi banana doodh)

A classic for school sports and early-morning training, banana doodh is simple, familiar and effective. Blend one ripe banana with 300 ml milk (or fortified plant milk) and one teaspoon honey. The banana supplies fast carbs and potassium; milk gives some protein and fluid, so this works well as a pre-workout meal when you have 30–60 minutes before activity. It’s easy to digest for most people, but if you’re lactose-intolerant choose almond or soy milk and add a scoop of plant protein if you want more recovery support. For hotter sessions, make it thinner with extra water and skip heavy milk. This drink also pairs well with a small handful of roasted chana for extra iron and crunch. Its appeal is that it’s low-fuss — a tiffin favorite that athletes use when they need quick, gentle energy.