The Tropical Green Smoothie You’ll Want to Sip All Summer

Name: Pineapple Mojito Green Smoothie
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh kale; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 cups coconut water; 3 cups frozen pineapple; juice of 1 lime

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by Abigail Libers, May 29, 2018

Photo: Lindsey Johnson

Total Time

5 minutes

A kale smoothie that tastes so summery it deserves to be sipped poolside? Done. Even if you're stuck inside, this recipe, courtesy of Simple Green Smoothies founder Jen Hansard, will give you serious vacay vibes.

“It’s super hot and humid where I live in Florida, and on a summer day, we sweat and lose precious electrolytes without much work,” says Hansard. “This green smoothie replenishes your electrolyte levels in just a few delicious sips.”

Made with kale, fresh mint, coconut water, pineapple, and lime, Hansard recommends using frozen pineapple to save both time and money. To prep ahead, combine all the ingredients (except the coconut water) in a freezer safe container and freeze until you’re ready to use it. Then, simply blend it with the coconut water. And totally understandable if you want to add a little umbrella in there for a finishing touch.

Pineapple Mojito Green Smoothie

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Prep Time

5 minutes
Cook Time
Servings

people

Ingredients

2 cups fresh kale
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 cups coconut water
3 cups frozen pineapple
juice of 1 lime

Instructions

In a blender, blend kale, mint and coconut water until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth. Serve.

Recipe Notes

If you're looking for more smoothie inspiration, check out Elle Macpherson's smoothie recipe for glowing skin, plus Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski's go-to smoothie recipe. You can also sign up for the free 7-Day Green Smoothie Challenge that Jen Hansard hosts over on Simple Green Smoothies.