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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 my homemade protein powder—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.
yummy i love it, my husband approved too
I loved everything about this smoothie. I didn’t change anything avoid this recipe. I used my mint from the garden. I absolutely loved how you can taste the mint, pineapple and lime in this smoothie. You taste every ingredient in the smoothie recipe. Definitely will make this smoothie again.
I used fresh mint and lettuce from our garden, which made this smoothie even better. The pineapple and mint were a delicious combo. I love this smoothie!
The mint and pineapple in this smoothie were perfect for a hot day. It cooled me off and quenched my thirst. I added a little coconut milk and water because my frozen pineapple wouldn’t blend without some liquid. It was reminiscent of a piña colada!
For my Day 6 Challenge, this Pineapple Mint Smoothie was so delicious! The Mint! Fresh from my garden! The frozen pineapple gave it the cool, slushy experience! I will definitely make this again!
Not a favorite here. Switched the mint for parsley.. Might try it again without herbs! =)
This is my best smoothie of challenge so far. Love the mint in the smoothie. Didn’t think I would but love it. Not the fake mint flavor in gum,,etc. Fresh mint is great.
This one was sooooooooo good! I love the minty smoothies.
This was so delicious and refreshing! I used fresh pineapple and my smoothie was all foamy at the top and that made it quite fun. I drank this post hike.
Adding Mint gave it a great touch!
I took this one on a hike with me. The mint wasn’t overpowering and the kale wasn’t too bad. I really prefer spinach, but I’m willing to stretch a little and try something new. This is a good one!
Love that you chose to try something new. Way to get out of your comfort zone! 🙂
This was very refreshing , it came out super smooth and bright green, but I did forget the mint but still good
Tasty and refreshing.
Makes me feel like I’m sitting poolside even though I live in a super small country town! This is my 2nd favorite smoothie! Super yummy..I love the flavor the kale adds.
The mint images this so fresh and the pineapple adds the perfect sweetness. Summer in a glass!
This smoothie is a little surprising for me, I can’t taste the mint ( I might have put a little less). I used mix kale salad and frozen pineapple, added chia seed, hemp hearts and flaxseed. Love it.