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.Â
- 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.
This smoothie was heavenly. I rate it five stars. I love pineapple and love mint so it was wonderful. This recipe was definitely a keeper. I have my own mint plant so I see this recipe being used a huge amount. It is refreshing, a nice relaxing drink. I added sprouted pumpkin seeds and acai powder to gain some more nutrients; protein, iron, magnesium and antioxidants. This recipe is a keeper!! My favorite alcoholic beverage is mojitos and this is somewhat similar.
This is my first time putting mint in green smoothies. I loved it!! Very cooling refreshing flavor. This smoothie reminded me of Mojito:) I have to say this is my 2nd favorite so far!
Yes! This smoothie totally gives me mojito vibes. 😀
AMAZING!!! Probably one of my favourites of the 10 day challenge! I used spinach because I have never enjoyed kale (no matter how hard I try). My 9yo ran out to get fresh mint from our garden and we used fresh lime. I use smoothies as a breakfast meal replacement but forgot to add my oats and almond butter so I was able to try this with and without and let me tell you … amazing both ways!!!
OMG my absolute fav of all! This will be in my regular rotation from now on!
#Rawk On!!!
Delicious! The pineapple and mint are the perfect combination. I need to start using coconut water more often in my smoothies.
I was very surprised that I liked this! I’m not a huge mint fan, but it was masked by the pineapple and lime, lol. Tasty and refreshing!
Very mild tasting, was it because I froze the mint? Oops! Forgot to add lime juice, , can you add lemon juice. I did add protein powder, masked fruit taste? And added chia and flax seeds
Simple & very refreshing with the mint as I already love pineapple & spinach! A nice, light option & change from my usual almond milk/yogurt based smoothies. Happy to hear from the comments that it can aid in weight-loss as well! Will be starting my mornings with this one for a while! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, Amy! It really is refreshing with the addition of mint. 🙂
This recipe is so refreshing! I love how it just feels like summer and energizes me.
I agree, Jen! This is a great summertime smoothie.
Didn’t see a calorie count…any idea?
Hi Reid,
There are 238 calories in one 16-ounce serving. 🙂
Hi, I’m brand new to smoothies. I’d like to work my way up to kale as so far I hate it would fresh spinach be a suitable alternative?
Hi Jenn,
Yes, you can totally swap in spinach! We love changing up our recipes, so never hesitate to swap out one leafy green for another! Also, not a fan of kale? Have you tried baby kale? It’s packed with the same nutrition as it’s more mature version, but it’s milder in flavor + blends great!
I made one of these once. I used Maca to give it a nice boost 😉
Hi Liz,
Yum! We love the energy + nutrient boost we get from adding maca powder to our green smoothies!
I have purchased smoothie books etc in an attempt to encourage my child to eat more greens, fiber, beneficial enzymes etc that supports our probiotic intake and avoids dairy (I’m a Chiropractor with a Masters degree in Nutrition and human performance with teaching experience in functional nutrition so I’m a bit passionate on this). My child has avoided most green smoothies and thought they were ‘too weird’. He continued to request this smoothie and it is a first! I’ve never left a comment on a site before but this thrilled me so much I wanted to share my experience with other parents who may be struggling as well. Thank you!!!
Hi Vanessa,
WAHOO!! We’re so excited to hear your son is loving this recipe and fueling his body with healthy ingredients + plenty of leafy greens.
Thank you so much for reaching out + sharing!!
Enjoy the new green pineapple smoothie and its cool tropical flavor.
Hi Mark,
YAY! Thanks for reaching out + sharing your leafy love! 🙂
Hi, I was wondering what could use instead of cocunut water? I don’t care for that stuff! An also is this a good one for losing weight??
Thanks, Amy
Hi Amy,
Not a fan of coconut water? No worries, we love changing up our liquid bases. Water is an especially great option! Check out our other favorites here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/dairy-free-smoothies
Looking to use your green smoothie for weight loss? Did you know our co-founder Jadah lost over 25 lbs by replacing one meal with a green smoothie?
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/about
We suggest adding protein + healthy fats to ensure you’re fueling your body with a complete meal. Here are our favorite meal replacement booster combos…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie
Also, check out our Kiwi Berry Punch recipe. It’s the perfect combination to help you reach your weight loss goals.
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/kiwi-smoothie
Hope this helps!
I am trying to find smoothie recipes I can make ahead of time for “individual frozen smoothie packs”.. Have you ever tried that with this recipe?
Hi Victoria,
Looking to pre-blend and freeze our recipes! Go for it!! We suggest storing your pre-blended smoothies in an airtight freezer-safe container. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply thaw your green smoothie in the refrigerator the night before. Because none of our recipes have yucky additives or stabilizers, separation is completely natural, simply give you smoothie a quick shake before enjoying.
We also love to prep our smoothies to make morning blending even easier. Check out our tips here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/frozen-smoothie-packs
Cheers 🙂