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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!).
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Ingredients You’ll Need
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 mint 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: Is a great electrolyte replenishing liquid base. I love using it as a post-workout smoothie or on a hot day when just chilling on a pool float breaks a sweat.
- 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 one to start with. The pineapple and coconut water up the sweetness and tone down the bitterness found in most leafy green vegetables.
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How to Make Pineapple Mint Smoothie
This mint smoothie comes together fast, and the steps matter for the smoothest texture and brightest flavor.
- Start by adding the kale and coconut water to your blender. Blending helps fully break down the kale so you don’t end up with green chunks. If you’re using one of my recommended blenders for smoothies, you can skip this step and blend everything together.
- Next, add the frozen pineapple, fresh mint, lime juice, and protein powder if you’re using it. Blend again until thick and creamy. The frozen pineapple creates a naturally cold, refreshing smoothie without ice, while the mint and lime add a clean, citrusy finish.
- Taste and adjust if needed. Add a splash of coconut water to thin it out or a few extra mint leaves if you want more of that cool, refreshing kick. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
Recipe Tips
- Have extra kale? You can freeze kale in bags or space-saver cubes to use later in green smoothies.
- Deal on whole pineapple? You can freeze it yourself for smoothies! First, cut pineapple into small chunks and then place on a baking sheet single layer and freeze. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag once frozen.
- Love this recipe? Make extras and store in frozen meal prep smoothie packs to have on hand.
More Mint Smoothie Recipes
Adding mint to a smoothie is such a simple way to really enhance the fresh flavors. Here are a few more smoothie recipes that incorporate fresh mint:
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Pineapple Mint Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale fresh
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 ½ cup pineapple frozen
- ¼ cup mint fresh
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Blend kale and coconut water until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.
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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 another leafy green vegetable of your choice (or leave out).
- Swap coconut water with water or coconut milk.
- Use a plant-based protein powder to help your body process the natural sugar more easily or try making my homemade protein powder.
Nutrition
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
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.
Yum!!!
The kale is hidden by the lime, mint and pineapple
Yummy and refreshing.
So Delicious, love the way the mint shines in this smoothie!!
Loved the hint of mint!
This smoothie is one of my favorites! It isn’t so pretty as I put in some lower glycemic fruits which turned it a muddy color vs a pretty green, and I added some collagen powder and super greens powder to it. The flavor is fantastically zesty and fresh and shouts of summer fun.
Loved the hint of mint! So refreshing and light tasting.
I love coconut water, but not in smoothies, so I added plain water and less mint, and it is a very tasty smoothie. I would make it this adjusted version again
It didn’t taste bad. I’m not crazy about mint. The pineapple masked the bitterness of the kale. I used no sugar added vanilla almond milk, which I use for all my smoothies.
Loved this combination, the mint was a surprise! Light, refreshing, pairs well with protein powder. Definitely will make again.
This smoothie was good but not one of my favorites. Although I do like kale, I will use spinach next time. The pineapple, lime and mint are great together!
The balance of pineapple and mint helped tone down the bitterness of the kale. I know kale is good for you but it definitely needs something to help offset its taste! Loved the pineapple/mint combo.
Day 4
Yummy but kale doesn’t do well by me. Each time there’s a recipe with kale I think the outcome might be different. Next time with spinach. Can definitely be a poolside drink.
You’ve outdone yourself with this smoothie recipe. The flavor combinations are great mojito comes to mind.
I love this smoothie! It’s very refreshing!
The best yet… love the combination of flavours and the lovely colour of this healthy smoothie!
Delicious!!! My favorite so far!! The mint and lime are so refreshing!!
This is my favorite smoothy. The mint and lime make the great taste!