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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.
This is my favorite smoothie so far!! The mint and lime compliment each other making this a perfect summer drink. I made sure to freeze everything except for the coconut water and lime. It’s cold and refreshing.
Not my favorite. Didn’t care for the kale and mint.
Liked this one. I thought the flavors blended well together and was refreshing
I love tart flavors no pineapple for me kiwi for the win
The mint is a great compliment to lime and pineapple.
I really enjoyed the greener taste of the kale and the background of mint on this one.
Love this smoothie. Makes for a great breakfast with the addition of Greek yogurt, oats, matcha, and the magic trio (hemp hearts chia seeds, flax seeds). Will definitely blend this again!
I enjoyed this smoothie…I did put spinach instead of Kale!
Love the use of herbs here! I’ve been using fresh mint from my garden in a lot of smoothies, and was glad to see this recipe called for it. I used more mint than the recipe says, so the flavor was PUNCHY!
Good but not as sweet as the ones with spinach. Smells like kale and the texture is a little weird. I used frozen pineapple, The lime and mint really brighten it up.
This was such a delicious smoothie. Enjoyed every drop Definitely gonna make this one again.
pineapple mint! this is the bomb! Firstand absolutely love it!
Delish! Using frozen fruit I ended up with waaayyy more than 16oz. It was good to the last sip though.
Light, smooth, mild smoothie. Even though this one has mint and lime juice, I found the flavors to be very mild. Not bad, but not as outstanding as some of the other smoothie recipes. Would be a great choice for someone just starting out with green smoothies!
Very refreshing. I think the mint and lime combination give it a mojito flavor.
I absolutely love this smoothie. It is my second time making this recipe. With the mostly frozen ingredients is turns into a great slushee. With the mint mixed with other flavors I imagine I am sitting on a porch drinking a mint julep In Savannah. Yummy!!!