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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!).
Light, cooling, and packed with tropical flavor, this smoothie is one of my go-to refreshing summer drinks.
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Mint Smoothie Ingredients
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. Find more quick, no-fuss blends like this one in my easy smoothie recipes collection or try these mint smoothies below:
If you make this pineapple mint smoothie recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community.
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Pineapple Mint Smoothie
Jen HansardIngredients
- 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.
Recipe 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.
Nutrition
Equipment
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.
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/meal-prep-smoothies/
Cheers 🙂
Just made it, God bless you
Hi Joy!
YAY! Thanks for sharing the green smoothie love! <3
Hi!. I have taken up the 30days challenge. Sorry this might be a silly question, on your recipe it says 2 cups of kale. Do you compact the kale into the cups?. I normally just get 2 stalks or should i say 2 leave from stem. They are about 20 to 30cm each leave. Would that be enough? . I am think that i might not be putting enough green leaf for smoothies. Never as green as your pictures. But i do add a fair bit into my juice. Kale, Celery, Chia, Raw almond, an apple, carrot and blueberries minimum.
Pardon my english. Leaf*
Hi Kent,
Thanks for reaching out! When measuring our leafy greens, we tightly pack them into a measuring cup. If you’re blendin’ outside of the US, 1 cup of leafy greens is equal to 30g.
Hope this helps! 🙂
30g!. Perfect!. Yes i am located in Australia. Thanks for the help.
Perfect! Happy be could help! 🙂