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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.
Another great and simple smoothie! Tastes like summer with a hint of mint!
Refreshing–looking forward to trying it on a sunny day!
Tart n tangy taste! I used all pulp from lime amd used Body Armor instead and would make again. Good Summer one!
This is a winner!! I enjoy the flavors of the pineapple and mint together and then top it off with like . I did make a few changes, I substituted spinach for kale, coconut milk for the water and lime EO for the lime. VERY REFRESHING!!
Didn’t have kale on hand, used spinach, Still super cool & refreshing. Awesome for sumer!!!
So I have never tried Kale and don’t have any. But with spinach and coconut milk, it was delicious. Since all the recipes I have tried thus far have been spectacular, I am going to purchase some Kale and try one of your recipes with Kale. It’s a brave new world!!!
Pineapple mint is not a favorite but still yummy
Fruity and refreshing! Love the combo!
Gosh all the smoothies have been equally good. I liked this one but I could have used less mint and more pineapple. However, it was still very refreshing.
I didn’t have pineapple so I replace with mango but very fresh and sweet. Love it <3
Love the added mint, so freshing
Used frozen spinach instead of kale , loved the fresh mint!
We made this one yesterday and it is my favorite so far! So refreshing and full of flavor. We made yesterday’s blueberry smoothie today and while it is very good, it didn’t beat out the mint smoothie.
Okay so yesterday I said that was my favorite but that has changed today. Today’s smoothie is the best so far. Sweet and refreshing but a little too much mint. I would do a bit less next time. And there will definitely be a next time.
Love the mint in this smoothie! Subbed some spinach for kale and fresh mint from my garden. Yum!
Loved this one since pineapple is one of my favs in smoothies plus the added mint was perfect!
Not a favorite for me, personally, but I’m glad to have tried it. It is refreshing though, for sure. Too much mint for me (and I LOVE mint!), if I made again I’d definitely decrease the amount. It was just an interesting combination to me.
This was a bit out of my comfort zone but overall an interesting smoothie! Thinking less mint might be better next time.