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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.
I changed this up a bit. I could not find frozen pineapple, so I used frozen peaches. I swapped out coconut water for plain water and included the mint and lime. I will make this again.
Loved this smoothie- so fresh and summery. Had to go out to my garden to pick some mint for it and loved the touch of mint with the pineapple and lime. I also added hemp hearts, Brazil nuts and collagen.
This smoothie is yummy! The lime added a citrus flavor that went well with the pineapple and mint.
Surprisingly I really liked this smoothie! The mint really opens up the sinuses, which is a good thing. Day 4 down, whoohoo! I also used the Protein Smoothie Powder. Thanks for another great tasting smoothie.
This tastes just like a vacation!
This smoothies is not what I expected. The flavors are complex. The pineapple and mint work well together. The lime brightens everything. The only down side is it’s a bit chalky.
Yum! A tropical vacation in a cup ☺️
I liked this smoothie, I used it after a day of yard work and it was very hydrating. It came out rather thick so make sure to blend it a little longer.
I am not a huge fan of kale but this smoothie makes the overpowering taste of kale surprisingly good. However, I do not like the grittiness of the kale, I think that spinach may have made it better for my personal likes. I like the coconut water as well!
Combination of mint, kale, lime , pineapple & coconut water is very refreshing. Perfect for any day.❤️
I’m really loving today’s smoothie. The pineapple and mint is refreshing. I substituted spinach for kale and the smoothie is delicious. I also added the protein powder to keep me satisfied. Truly by far the best green smoothie I’ve ever had. Thanks for introducing us to different smoothie options.
This smoothie was so good and refreshing! Definitely could not taste the kale. I could not find coconut water so I just used water instead and added half a banana. It was plenty sweet and so delicious and filling!
Unfortunately I hate mint.(Have to use non mint flavored toothpaste.). The smoothie was great without it. I almost always have frozen pineapple on hand and I just so happened to have kale and lime hanging out in the fridge. Will make this one again.
This one is really good…despite the addition of kale. I will be adding to my weekly prep.Very refreshing.
Not noticing the kale is what I like about these recipes. I don’t mind it. However, my husband is very picky and doesn’t like kale at all. I’ve made this smoothy and he loved it.
YUM❣️❣️ Wasn’t convinced about the kale. Good news, you don’t even notice it .. the mint is a lovely boost. I added vanilla vegan protein powder and lemon instead of lime . Winner!
Super simple! Super delicious! The lime really adds to it. I added 2 Tbsp of chia seeds for protein (instead of the powder) and it worked out great.