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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 enjoyed this smoothie. I used spinach instead of kale and fresh mint from my garden. Very refridheshing and aromatic.
I can’t tolerate pineapple, so I used kiwi. I love this smoothie! Mint is a great addition.
I love the fresh taste of mint. Incredibly refreshing. Can’t go wrong with this combination of flavors.
Oh my goodness I loved this smoothie. I’ve always loved pineapple but I have to admit I was not sure what to expect from the kale and mint. This was delightfully fresh and bright and it has been my favorite so far in the challenge. I will definitely be making this again.
I’m, I think it takes some getting used to the kale and mint together. But, I will drink it. Maybe I need to do a few twerks to make it more my flavor. But it does have a beginning to a good smoothie..
I admit I was a little worried that the mint would overpower everything, but I am happy to report that I was so wrong. The pineapple and lime made this so refreshing and delicious! This will be in the regular rotation!
Delicious and refreshing! Perfect after my run this am.
My favorite of the week
I must confess that I was afraid of this smoothie, as I didn’t know if we would like it with the kale. I am happy to report that it is our favorite one so far!!
I think this one might be my favorite so far. I found it to be so refreshing, loved the mint after taste.
I love mint and I love pineapple so this is a hit for me. I love the idea that you can sub out half the pineapple for raspberries or other berries to lower the natural sugar.
This was surprisingly good. I’m not normally a fan of kale in smoothies, but this recipe got it right!
This is refreshing
Not a big fan of this one. Drank it all but probably won’t make again.
Not much of a fan. I used 1/8 cup of mint and it still seems strong flavor to me. First time adding fresh mint to a smoothie. I added vanilla protein powder to try to tone down the mint flavor. Love the pineapple but if I make again I will put less mint.
This is such a great smoothie! I added a frozen banana to it to make it more filling.
I’ve never thought to put mint in a smoothie. Yum! I like the tips on how to exchange a fruit for another fruit. I exchanged the pineapple for mango. and added chia seed in exchange for protein powder.