5 healthy 3-ingredient drinks that are fast & easy to make

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Are you feeling quite low after a work-out that you think your body needs that boost of energy without eating as much? Are you just feeling lazy and would like a quick but healthy fix?

If your answer is YES to all of these questions, then you are in luck because here is a list of the top five drink recipes that are not only healthy and delicious but are easy and quick to make, too, because they only need three ingredients.

1. Easy Lemon-Ginger Detox Breakfast Drink

Ingredients:
A glass of water
Juice from half a lemon
Half an inch sliced ginger root, grated

Procedure: Combine water and lemon in a glass. Add grated ginger. Enjoy.

Best to drink early in the morning or at least 30 minutes before breakfast to help you feel energetic the whole day, iDiva shares. The lemon can give you vitamin C to help boost the immune system while ginger root is reported to aid in the metabolism process of the body.

2. Post Workout Berry and Grape Smoothie

Ingredients:
A cup of coconut water
A handful of blueberries
A handful of grapes

Procedure: Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. For best result, freeze the coconut water overnight in ice cube trays for a sherbet like finish.

Coconut water has a hydrating effect. It is also rich in vitamins and nutrients, making it the best substitute for water in case you want something different, The Daily Meal writes.

3. Rejuvenating Black Grape Juice Drink

Ingredients:
250 grams fresh black grapes
Two tablespoons of honey
Juice of half a lime

Procedure: Combine all three ingredients in a blender. Serve chilled.

Black grapes are reported to be good for the skin because it aids in repairing wrinkles, iDiva explains.

4. High Protein Cantaloupe Pre-Workout Smoothie

Ingredients:
A quarter of a large cantaloupe, cut into chunks
Half a cup of cottage cheese
1 scoop of whey protein powder, vanilla flavor

Procedure: Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and continue to process until texture is smooth and creamy.

It might sound weird to add cottage cheese and whey to your smoothie. But due to its high protein content, it is the best pre-workout drink to have, Fitness Magazine writes.

5. Strawberry Swing Dessert Smoothie

Ingredients:
8 pcs. frozen strawberries
Half a cup of plain yoghurt
Half a cup of shredded coconut

Procedure: Combine all three ingredients in a food processor  or blender then process until smooth. Add a pinch of cinnamon for that added kick.

Strawberries are rich in antioxidants that can help boost your immune system, plus the yoghurt can aid in digestion, Buzzfeed writes.