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Sweet. Soothing. Refreshing. Hydrating. This Pineapple Mint Smoothie happens to be my literary agent’s favorite recipe of all time. If you close your eyes while sipping it down, you might even teleport to a poolside bar and think it’s a pineapple mojito (you wouldn’t be the first!).
Have you ever thought about serving smoothies at your poolside parties? They make the perfect addition to a summery spread, and I won’t tell anyone if you add a little rum to them!
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Ingredients in a Mint Smoothie
Head to the grocery store and gather the following fruits, leafy greens and fresh herbs to create this delicious mint smoothie.
No matter where you serve it, a juicy, sweet pineapple smoothie is amazing. It’s the perfect summer drink to cool down, hydrate and feel amazing!
- Kale: The king of the leafy green family, kale is packed with fiber and phytonutrients that our body loves.
- Coconut Water: This is the most hydrating liquid base out there. I love using it as a post-workout smoothie or on a hot day.
- Pineapple: This natural sweetener turns this healthy smoothie into a decadent poolside cooler.
- Lime: Fresh limes make the most vibrant flavors and can be blended effortlessly into a mint smoothie.
- Mint: Mint is a natural stimulant, which can help your perk up during a painfully slow afternoon, or even give you a healthy jolt before you head to the gym.
If you’re not a fan of kale in your smoothies but want to be, then this is a great gateway smoothie. The pineapple and coconut water up the sweetness + tone down the bold kale flavor.
Let me put it this way. Normally my kids don’t like kale in their smoothies, but this pineapple mint smoothie went down the hatch nice n’ easy.
Pineapple Mint Smoothie FAQs
I typically stick to 1/4 cup or less when adding herbs to smoothies. I really want the mint to shine in this pineapple mint smoothie, so I add the whole 1/4 cup. Feel free to start with less if this is your first time trying fresh mint!
I don’t recommend it. Dried mint has a different flavor, and consistency and doesn’t hold the nutritional benefits found in fresh. I do recommend growing your own mint! It’s super easy to do and allows you to grab a garnish any time you want.
Use a low-sugar fruit to naturally lower the sugar. If the pineapple in this pineapple mint smoothie is too much, then use half of the measurement called for and add in raspberries, blackberries or peaches to help lower the sugar.
Naturally Lower Sugar in Smoothies
While sugar in fruit is not processed, it can be a bit much at times. The easiest way to help your body easily process the natural sugar in fruits is to add in my homemade protein powder—then you get a filling snack without the sugar crash.
You can also swap out higher glycemic fruits with lower glycemic fruits.
Low Sugar Fruit Swaps
If the pineapple holds too much natural sugar for you then cut it down to 3/4 cup and add in 3/4 cup of one of the following low sugar fruits:
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Peaches
- Grapefruit
Don’t let natural sugar slow you down! Smoothies are the ultimate ‘build your own’ since you can really use what you have on hand or prefer to make any recipe work for you.
Smoothie Recipes Using Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs are the ultimate bonus ingredient. They add an extra leafy green and lovely flavor addition to any smoothie. Here are a few of my favorite herb smoothie recipes:
- Skinny Mint Smoothie
- Detox Smoothie
- Healthy Shamrock Shake
- Fat Burning Smoothie
- Alkaline Smoothie Cubes
- Cilantro Smoothie
- Immune Boost Smoothie
Don’t forget to rate this smoothie once you’ve made it. I’m curious how it turned out for you!
Pineapple Mint Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale fresh
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 ½ cups pineapple frozen
- ¼ cup mint fresh
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend kale and coconut water until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.
Notes
- Use frozen fruit to make smoothie cold.
- This really can turn into a mocktail with a fun glass and some fresh mint or lime wedge garnish.
- Swap kale with the leafy green of your choice.
- Swap coconut water with regular water or carton coconut milk.
- Use a plant based protein powder to help your body process the natural sugar more easily.
I’m new to green smoothies and i just made this one today. All I can say is YUM. I can’t wait to try another recipe.
YAY! Welcome + thanks for blending with us!
This was a great smoothie. I used organic shredded coconut flakes in a pinch and it turned out great.
Sounds wonderful! Did you save us any? Hope so!
I’m allergic to pineapple. What is a good alternative to it? I would love to try this one!
Hey Ali.
Try mango, peaches, pears, oranges, or a banana. 🙂
My boyfriend and I have been replicating 2 meals a day with your smoothies and this one is BY FAR my favorite! I use all of the “meat” of the lime, though- not just the juice. I also like using a little less fruit and a bit more veggies just to keep carbs/sugar down.
we have been replacing* 🙂 oops
YAY! So glad you enjoyed it MJ!
Arugula was mentioned in an early reply. I wouldn’t use it with pineapple, but it does go really well with mango & coconut water.
Thanks, Sue.
I just bought a blendtec yesterday at Costco and made my first green smoothie…I LOVE it! I was wondering if anyone has ever used Arugula? Just curious. I love spinach, kale and swiss chard but I live in the south so there are always lots of greens like mustard and collard greens. I grew up in the northeast so I never had these. Any feedback on these?
Hey Patti.
Arugula is very strong and spicy. I would slowly add it to your green smoothies.
Cheers. 🙂
Was just wondering if you could use spinach instead of kale as I don’t have any kale and really want to try this soon
Totally Brooke. All of our leafy greens are interchangeable. 🙂 https://simplegreensmoothies.com/leafy-greens
Hello. Is there a substitute that can be used in place if the coconut water?
Hey Vanessa.
We love all sorts of liquids, have you tried almond milk or coconut milk?
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/dairy-free-smoothies
Hi! So I just made this, but with spinach and no other ingredients were frozen except for the spinach leaves. It turned out to be more of a juice than a smoothie, and most of the drink is like fuzzy at the top instead of it just being juice. Did I do something wrong? It also tastes a bit bitter…is it because of the spinach??
Hi Alaina.
Sometimes lime juice can be bitter. Next time I would suggest using frozen pineapple and less lime juice. Hope that helps. 🙂
To make my smoothie a meal replacement I add a half cup of oatmeal. One morning I didn’t have any kale or spinach..so I thinking what am I going to use– frozen broccoli. Smoothies are addicting!!!
🙂
Alisa,
Is your oatmeal cooked?
What could you put in this to make it more filling as a breakfast substitute?
Hey Cassie! 🙂
If you drink green smoothies as meal replacements, make sure to add a protein boost (plant-based protein powder, nut milk, nut butter), or snack on some nuts or a hard-boiled egg 30-60 minutes after you drink your green smoothie.
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/plant-based-protein-powder
Hello! to eat a smoothie for breakfast I add a couple of spoons of hemp hearts or soy or almond milk or even soft tofu for a full meal replacement.
Hey Melanie.
Thanks for the comment. We recommend staying away from highly-processed soy products which can interfere with nutrient absorption and leach nutrients from your body. Small amounts of organic, non-GMO soy are fine.
Made this yesterday as my first green smoothie! I froze the pineapple so it was like a beautiful yummy slushie! Soooooo good! I used baby kale also and did it in my food processor! It worked really well, still had little pieces but I was happy with the consistency. I just got ingredients for 2 smoothies, so also the mango ginger immune support. Can’t wait to try that one today!
Enjoy! You have chosen some great ones to try! 🙂
Trying this today. Can’t wait
How was it, Constance?
I’ve been a “Rawkstar” since I got hooked during July’s 30 day challenge. I’ve tried them all and this one is one of the best! So refreshing! Perfect for the afternoon smoothie or for an evening treat. Served up cold in my insulated Tervis Tumbler and I’m in smoothie heaven!!
Hey RAWkstar Chris! Thanks for the feedback! 🙂 Happy to hear you enjoy the Pineapple Mojito! 🙂
Can I change kale with other vegetables? any recommendation? Thanks
Hey Jeanne.
Feel free to rotate your leafy greens from kale to spinach/ or kale to swiss chard/ or any other leafy green. Enjoy!
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/leafy-greens
It’s delicious. My husband and i loved it.
Wonderful! 🙂