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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.
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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.
Day 4 Smoothie was different……I am not a fan of mint so I left it out. It was refreshing the lime saw to that and the pineapple added sweetness, I enjoyed that part of the smoothie. To sum it up it was not bad I don’t know if I would make this one again, I enjoyed the one from yesterday the blueberry spinach smoothie.
Hint of mint is a nice surprise.
Fresh mint, lime, and coconut water. This is a great summer smoothie. Very hydrating. Pineapple is another favorite smoothie ingredient of mine! This is a fabulous beginning smoothie. It’s like a morning Mojito.
Love this summer smoothie
I did NOT ever think to put pineapple and mint together before…but wowzers! It’s so refreshing and light and just AMAZING actually!! I also like how it added kale, as my go to greens for smoothies tends to be spinach. So this one was just a hit around here!!
Very refreshing!!
I was skeptical about the mint, but it blended nicely with the Kale. Also liked the idea of adding coconut water to the smoothie.
I love everything in this smoothie except for the mint. I’ve tried it other times too and I just don’t care for it in my smoothie.
So refreshing…I was able to get some fresh mint out of my garden for this smoothie. Mint always makes things taste fresh and summery to me. I really liked this as it was not too sweet. I used curly kale from the store since my garden got planted a little late and my kale hasn’t done so well.
Super refreshing after a walk this morning! I hadn’t thought of it as a ‘mocktail’ and can certainly see how it is one after trying it. The combination was perfect, I used spinach as it is what I had to use up! Cheers everyone!
It was refreshing but a strange combo of flavors. Pineapple mint wasn’t my jam.
The is GREAT! Very refreshing!
Considering I dont like pineapple & mint being my least favorite it was better than expected
Who doesn’t love coconut and pineapple on a day that is going to be 105
Love this refreshing summer style smoothie! A go-to when I would like a breezy summer treat.
Love the mint in this! So refreshing! I like the different substitutes you list. Im adding peaches to mine.