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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: 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.
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How to Make Pineapple Mint Smoothie
This Pineapple 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 the greens first helps fully break down the kale so you don’t end up with leafy bits. This step is especially helpful if you’re newer to green smoothies or using a lower-powered blender.
- Once the kale mixture is smooth, 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.
More Mint Smoothie Recipes
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:
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 cup 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.
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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 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.
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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.
Really loved the flavour of this one!!! One of my faves yet.
Yummm!!
Very cleansing of the palette the mint was delicious and I added jicama yummy
A little tart but good! Love mint!
Love Love Love this smoothie recipe! I just made it and was so delicious and refreshing! I am a big fan of pineapple but the coconut water, mint, and lime juice all went very nicely together!
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating… Pineapple Mint Smoothie was the perfect Smoothie to help me get my Saturday “Mojito” on!!!! Totally loving all the smoothies in this current 10 Day Green Smoothie Challenge!!! ♥️
Totally loved this, one of my all time favs now. Tasted like I was sipping a Pina Colada on the beach
This one was just blah for me. I can’t really give it a fair rating. I don’t like kale so I used spinach. I don’t like mint so I just left it out. What I did like however, was the beautiful art the smoothie created in the glass as it separated. You can see that happening in the blog post pictures.
Really liked this one. First time for a kale smoothie. No coconut water on hand today so I just used water and used the fruit and juice of the lime. It’s a little chunky but good. Maybe I’ll add a banana to it next time or rum.
This was a nice breakfast on the go for a busy Saturday. I didn’t have quite enough pineapple (or mint), so I added a little bit of frozen mango to make it nice and slushy. Wish I could’ve added the splash of rum, but that wouldn’t have gone well at work. (Next time I’m relaxing at home, I’ll do that, with a touch more mint.) I did find it a bit sweet, but that is likely due to the added mango.
Good flavor, but man was this tart! I’m not fond of mint, so I substituted cilantro. My lime yielded 1/4 cup of juice, and I’m thinking maybe half of that would have been plenty. Since the size of produce can vary so greatly, I like it when recipes give actual measurements! I had to add a banana to help tone down the tartness.
This one’s a keeper! The pineapple and coconut flavors together are delicious.
Love the mix of lemon and mint! So refreshing!!!!
Absolutely loved the mint. Great smoothie!
The perfect smoothie to take on a hike. I’m not a huge mint fan but I’m in love with this smoothie.
Very refreshing, but is it possible I added too much mint – maybe. I used a peach-pineapple blend I had on hand and added peanut butter and oats to bulk it up.