Pineapple and Banana Smoothie with Mint

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ByCourtney UpdatedMay 23, 2024

This Pineapple and Banana Smoothie will have you feeling like you’re sitting ocean side with a cool breeze fluttering across your face. I might not be able to fly you to Bermuda, but these tropical smoothies with fresh mint are the next best thing!

If you love cooling off with a fruity smoothie, you might also want to check out this Mango Strawberry Banana Smoothie and this Cherry Beet Smoothie!

Refreshing and Easy Pineapple and Banana Smoothie

Pineapple and banana smoothie with a mint leaf garnish and blue and white paper straw.

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Ohio is giving its best “high school locker room” vibes right now. You know what I’m talking about. The air feels heavy and vaguely wet. It’s the kind of weather that makes you feel like you’re swimming just by stepping outside.

If I’m going to be walking around with a humidity induced fro, rosy cheeks, and sweaty knee pits, I at least need to have an icy cold beverage in my hand.

I have a couple go-to drinks for hot days, including Iced Mint Tea and Iced Coffee with Coconut Milk, but these Pineapple and Banana Smoothies are my current favorite way of coping with the heat.

The combination of pineapple, banana, and fresh mint is just so incredibly refreshing. Creamy, sweet, and just a touch tangy, one sip will instantly transport you to a breezy beach.

Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Mint Smoothie

They’re super quick to make– they take less than 10 minutes, and most of that is cutting the pineapple.
They’re dairy free– Not only can you make these dairy free. I recommend you do! Coconut milk is my preferred milk for these smoothies. It’s creamy, but still light and refreshing.
They’ll cool you right down– The fresh mint is the thing that really sets these smoothies apart–it is so fresh and delicious!

Banana and pineapple smoothie in a glass with a blue and white paper straw.

Ingredients Needed

Pineapple– I use fresh pineapple for these smoothies. Here’s a great video on how to cut a fresh pineapple.
Banana– If I’ve got bananas that are looking over-ripe, I either make a batch of Sour Cream Banana Bread, OR pop them in the freezer. They’re perfect for smoothies!
Coconut Milk– I use the coconut milk found in a carton.
Fresh spearmint leaves– If you’ve ever grown mint, you know it is quite bountiful. I’m always looking for ways to use fresh mint, and adding them to a smoothie is perfect. If you don’t have fresh mint, you can omit it, but it really adds such a great cooling flavor!
Honey– You might find that the smoothies are sweet enough without any extras, but if you want them a bit sweeter, I recommend adding a spoonful of honey.
Ice– I like my smoothie SUPER cold, so I always add a little extra ice.

How to Make Pineapple and Banana Smoothies

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients except the honey. Blend on high until smooth.
Taste and sweeten to your liking.

Smoothie in a glass garnished with a piece of pineapple and mint.

Substitutions and Variations

If you don’t have or like coconut milk, you could try almond milk, oatmilk, or cow’s milk.
You can use frozen pineapple instead of fresh. If you do this, you’ll need to omit the ice and possibly add a little extra liquid. Pineapple juice, orange juice, or extra coconut milk will all work.
Add some extra nutrition and make these a little more filling by adding oats. You can learn how on this Oatmeal Smoothie recipe.
Feel free to add more fruits if you like. Frozen mango would be a great addition!

More Pineapple Recipes

Pineapple is one of our favorite flavors, particularly in the summer. If you also love it, give this Pineapple Sunshine Cake a try or try this Pineapple Coconut Layer Cake.

Pineapple also adds great flavor to our Carrot Sheet Cake and Christmas Morning Punch!