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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 a plant-based protein powder with protein and healthy fats. 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.
Such a refreshing smoothie! Loved the addition of the mint and lime. I used coconut milk instead of coconut water and it was delicious. I’ll be adding this one to my list of favorites!
The pineapple mint smoothie is amazing!
I added a plant protein powder so it will be my lunch.
Yum!
This was good. I substituted spinach.
I decided to use baby kale for this one, because regular “adult” kale makes my smoothies not so smooth.
I love this one. It tastes like a summer limeade! I think it is really key to blend the liquid and the greens first and then add all the rest of the ingredients. I think I will make this one again and again and again! I had it instead of morning coffee and I’m loving it!
Surprisingly awesome. I forgot the lime juice at first, tasted it (was very good) then remembered the lime juice, added it and the whole thing became awesome! I love it, one of my new favorites!
Fresh tasting and smooth, yum!
I lllooooove me some pineapple! I liked Meryl’s suggestion of using basil instead of Mint. Hmm. I’ll try that sometime!
this is one of my favorites, this ingredients can also burn calories, i really like it
I am in love with this smoothie! Between the sweet of pineapple, fresh sweet mint and green kale, this is truly a winner for me! My only problem is finding a cup of mint! Need to just grow it sooner in the season!
Very delicious ! The lime and mint gives it a nice flavor. Love it.
I like the vibrant color and refreshing taste. Lime was a little too tart for me.
Best tasting kale I’ve ever had! Very refreshing.
very refreshing.
So refreshing! I forgot to grab coconut water at the grocery, so did it with just water- still really good but I bet the coconut water gives it a nice balance.
This is refreshing and very tropical with the Pineapple. The lime adds a bit of tartness and the mint leaves just a hint of mint. It has a very good flavor and goes down easy. I used Spinach instead of Kale and added a scoop of protein powder as well. Very good.
I reduced the mint to one leaf and it was still pretty strong. May add additional flavoring such as vanilla next time. Great way to get your greens in though!