Mint Smoothie

There’s nothing quite like the refreshing flavor of a mint smoothie on a warm day—the pop of mint is just so good! This vibrant green smoothie blends fresh mint leaves with fruit like pineapple, banana, mango, or watermelon for a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat.

When my kids or I struggle to eat enough fruits or veggies, smoothies are one of my favorite ways to get a mega-dose of nutrients all at once. Plus, they can be a ton of fun! Letting my kids come into the kitchen and create their own smoothie combinations is a surefire way to get them to try something new.

For this recipe, my youngest, who is obsessed with mint, decided to throw some in her pineapple smoothie, and the rest was history.  Since then, we have been making all kinds of mint fruit smoothies. 

Before You Make This Mint Smoothie

Keep these things in mind before making your smoothie.

• Frozen fruit: If you want a creamy, thick smoothie, incorporate at least one kind of frozen fruit. It's just as nutrient-packed as fresh fruit and gives smoothies the best texture.
• Fresh mint only: Use fresh mint for these smoothies. Dried mint and mint extract overwhelm the other flavors in the smoothie, making it too minty. 
• Add protein: If you plan on using this as a meal replacement or a hearty snack, you will want to add some protein and fat.  Consider adding protein powder, chia seeds, Greek yogurt,  cashew butter, or high-protein milk. 

Start with the Base Ingredients: Mint Fruit Smoothies

There are so many ways to make mint smoothies, but for every flavor, you will want to use the following base formula. 

• Frozen fruit: Frozen fruit makes the best smoothies since it helps it stay cold, thick, and creamy. Consider using pineapple, mango, banana, strawberries, watermelon, blueberries, or peaches. 
• Liquid: In my opinion, this smoothie turns out best with non-dairy milk or coconut water. Consider using almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or coconut water.
• Fresh mint: Fresh mint will give you the best minty flavor. If you don't want the flavor of the mint to be strong, start with a few leaves and add as you go. 
• Optional add-ins: Up the nutrition in your smoothie by adding chia seeds, hemp seeds, protein powder, yogurt, frozen tofu, spinach, frozen cauliflower, kale, cottage cheese, nuts, or nut butter. 

Create Your Favorite Minty Combinations

Here are all my favorite combinations of mint fruit smoothies. These make 2 small smoothies or one large smoothie

• Pineapple mint smoothie: 1.5 cups frozen pineapple + 1/2 cup spinach + 2 tbsp fresh mint +1 cup coconut water + juice of 1 lime
• Watermelon mint smoothie: 1.5 cups frozen watermelon + 2 tbsp fresh mint + 1 cup coconut water + juice of 1 lemon or lime
• Mint chocolate smoothie: 1.5 cups frozen banana + 1 cup baby spinach + 3-4 tbsp fresh mint + 1 cup non-dairy milk + 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
• Mango mint smoothie: 1 cup frozen mango + 1 banana + 1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 3/4 cup fresh orange juice + 2-3 tbsp fresh mint + ice
• Banana mint smoothie:  1.5 cups frozen banana + 1/4 cup avocado + 1/2 cup spinach + 1 cup non dairy milk + 4 tbsp fresh mint + sweetener to taste

Note: For a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions on how to make this smoothie, take a look at the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!

Easy Smoothie Meal Prep

If you want to meal-prep these smoothies, choose your combination(s) and then prep all the fruit and veggies and portion them into individual Ziploc bags. 

When it is time to make the smoothie, simply add all the frozen ingredients to your blender and add your liquid. Blend until smooth and creamy. 

Tip: If you aren't using a high powered blender, don't add all the frozen ingredients at once! Start with the liquid and about half of your frozen ingredients. Once those are nice and creamy, add the remaining ingredients to fnish blending 

Best Ways to Add Protein

Want to add some protein to these smoothies? Consider the following options

Expert Tips for the Perfect Mint Smoothie

Want to take your mint smoothie to the next level? These tips will help you get the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and freshness.:

• Use fresh mint—not extract: Mint extract is much more potent and can easily overpower the smoothie. Fresh mint gives you that crisp, cooling flavor without tasting like toothpaste.
• Freeze your fruit ahead of time: Using frozen fruit not only chills your smoothie but also gives it a creamy, milkshake-like texture without needing to add ice, which waters down the flavor. 
• Don’t over-blend the mint: Blending too long can make the mint bitter or grassy. Add it last and pulse just enough to incorporate.
• Boost the protein if you want staying power: Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, or hemp seeds to turn your mint smoothie into a meal.
• Add greens: A small handful of baby spinach blends right in without affecting the taste—and it adds nutrients and a vibrant green color.