There is nothing more refreshing than fresh mint this time of year! This Pineapple Mint Smoothie recipe combines some of my favorite tropical flavors and is the perfect healthy way to enjoy mint.
Hi friends!
In honor of the unofficial start to summer, I thought I’d bring you a perfect icy treat that just screams this new season. Pineapple Mint Smoothie is perfectly refreshing, yet creamy AND downright tropical. The mint is unexpected but so delicious.
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Here’s why you’ll love my Pineapple Mint Smoothie recipe…
I’ve been on a unique smoothie kick lately. My favorite way to amp up an old favorite is to add something unexpected to the mix like fresh herbs, turmeric even fresh ginger! Mint is a great place to start because it pairs well with so many fruits. It’s also pretty easy to love.
Luckily my mint is already taking off this year! I grow mint for two reasons… smoothies like this and mojitos.
Well… at least one of those reasons is healthy! I’ll have to save my favorite mojito recipes for another day.
There is no substitute for just off the plant fresh mint. It’s divine.
If you don’t have your own plant you can easily find it in the herb section of your local grocery store.
My secret to making this treat really yummy is also adding a small handful of frozen mangos. It brings even more tropical hints to the smoothie without overwhelming the pineapple. I also had a frozen banana and some greek yogurt to make it creamy and up the nutrient content and to make the smoothie super creamy.
Feel free to add your favorite plain or vanilla protein powder to the mix, but it doesn’t need it! If you do add it this smoothie could be more of a small meal than a snack.
This Pineapple Mint Smoothie recipe is simple, healthy and perfect for this gorgeous season called summer Give this smoothie combination a try and let me know what you think! As always I’d love to hear your opinions on mint in smoothies in the comments below.
Looks delicious Julie! Perfect for the unofficial start of summer!
This sounds amazing Julie!!
Yum! Mint is one of my favorite flavors ever and I love it paired with fruit! I bet this smoothie would be great with strawberries too!
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Those look so wonderful and refreshing. I’m actually quite curious to try how pineapple mixes with mint.
Your Pineapple Mint Smoothie looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen!
Pineapple is one of my favorite additions to a smoothie. It adds the perfect touch of sweetness. Yum!
I totally agree! No need for extra sugar with sweetness like that!
So glad you added this to the MM link-up…I LOVE pineapple and mint and smoothies. Which means that this is pretty much heaven in a glass to me. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I have a smoothie on my site that is Pineapple and mint too. It sounds like an odd combo, but it tastes so good! This looks wonderful! Pinning for sure!
Great minds think alike! YUMY! Thanks so much for the pin. Great to see you today 🙂
Thanks for linking up this just screams summer!
Anytime Deborah!
This looks like the perfect way to start the morning! I used to grow mint…it just goes haywire everywhere. I should try putting it in a pot. I use it a lot though, so it seems silly not to grow it. And mojitos is one of the reasons for me too. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your yummy smoothie recipe with us at #FoodieFriDIY…I am sending all sorts of foodie love your way!
Thanks Michelle! I’m afraid to put it in the ground that it will kill everything else. Try it in a pot near the kitchen for easy access. I also adore it with watermelon. 🙂
Our mint is growing beautifully this year and since I have so much of it I am always looking for fresh idea to use it up. I should definitely try your recipe!
Thanks Eva! I hope you enjoy it! Great to “see” you today 🙂
Thank you for coming up with so many awesome food combinations/pairings! <3 I need to try this out too! I adore pineapple, and the mint would make it even more refreshing! :D!
It totally does! Perfect for summer!
Chocolate mint is the first mint flavor combination that comes to mind. I also have a recipe for Strawberry Delight that uses mint and I love it.
Thanks for linking up with Fitness Friday Julie!
Chocolate and mint is a dream too! Can’t go wrong with that!
Great smoothie recipes! I love the tropical flavors! I need to get some fresh fruit and get to work!
So yummy! I keep baggies of the frozen in the fridge so I’ll always have access.
I would have never thought of marrying those two flavors together, but now that you’ve introduced me to the idea, I bet it’s amazing! I can’t wait to try this.
Thanks Jerusha! It’s pretty yummy! Great to see you today!
Oh my gosh – this looks delicious!! Pineapple and mint are two of my favorites!
Me too! Thank you!!
I printed this!! Looks fantastic!
Thanks April!! Thanks for stopping by today. Hope to see you again! 🙂
Hey, Julie. I couldn’t wait to make this after I saw it posted this morning. I saved it until after I worked in the yard this afternoon for a refreshing treat. It was as good as I imagined! I loved the fresh, fruity mango and pineapple flavors. I think next time I will add more mint, though. It didn’t come through as strongly as I would want it to. Thanks for the recipe! Next time, I will try the strawberry basil!
yay! I’m so glad you liked it! I’ll add your tip to the notes. Thank you!!!
This looks delicious! What do you think about eliminating the banana? I don’t like bananas….would you replace it with something else?
So… I use the banana just to make it creamy. I think the pineapple and mango is actually what I taste and is much stronger than the bananna. However, if you really really dislike banana I would try it with just more pineapple and mango… maybe a little more yogurt. Let me know how it turns out!
I’ve never added mint to a smoothie before..just to mojitos ;). Great idea, Julie!!
It’s also really good sprinkled on fruit… especially watermelon 🙂
oooo like a healthy pineapple mojito! I’ll take one please, madam bartender!
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My mint is flourishing this year. I have to make this soon!!
Yum! You certainly have some good looking smoothies on here! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Have a great week!
Thanks Diane! They are really yummy!!!
Confession: I’ve never made my own smoothie at home. I do have a giant mint plant that is going gangbusters right now- there may be some mojitos in my future (because I have no idea what else to do with mint!)
Never thought about putting pineapple and mint together, but this sounds really yummy!
I would have never thought to combine pineapple and mint, sounds yummy though! Loved that you used your own fresh mint to make it 🙂
Thanks Annmarie! There is nothing more gratifying than cooking and eating food you grew yourself!
I am liking the pineapple and mint in there. We are going to Hawaii soon so I have pineapple on my brain!
Ahhhh!!!! I’m so jealous of Hawaii. They have the best pineapple!
Love those smoothies !
I’ll be looking forward to your sharing with us about your trip to Pittsburgh.
Thanks Blane!