Pineapple Matcha Mint Smoothie

Start your day with a perfectly balanced green smoothie to get all your nutrients in in just five minutes with a few ingredients! Originally published June 2020. Last updated April 2023.

You can call me Goldilocks when it comes to smoothies because they have to be just right. Creamy but thin enough to sip through a straw but not too thin, because then it's just juice, right? And, of course, flavorful. Today's green smoothie checks all the boxes in the tastiest way. Let's get into it!

If you enjoy this quick and easy green smoothie, you'll also love my summer fruit & spinach smoothie and this acai smoothie with kale.

What does it taste like?

If you've never put green tea in a smoothie, you're in for an energizing treat! You'll taste the familiar earthy and bright green grassy notes of matcha. There's also natural fruity sweetness and refreshing minty herbal notes with subtle warmth from ginger. It is really a beautifully balanced smoothie unlike any other you've tasted and kids don't even notice the greens we sneak in.

What You'll Need for this Recipe

This fruity and minty green smoothie is made with just a handful of easy ingredients. Here's what to add to your grocery list to make it.

• Baby Spinach provides the beautiful green color in combination with matcha but you won't even taste it. Feel free to use other greens you might have on hand like baby kale, collards, or chard.
• Pineapple is what makes this smoothie naturally sweet and lends fresh juicy flavor. I like to use frozen pineapple here to make the smoothie ice cold and thicker without ice. In a pinch, you can use fresh pineapple instead of frozen. Just be sure to also add in a few ice cubes.
• Matcha Powder should be added to taste depending on how much you are familiar with and enjoy it. I add up to a full tablespoon but if you aren't sure yet, start with 1 teaspoon. No matter the amount be sure to use a high quality, ceremonial or culinary grade matcha. Take $10 off my favorite matcha brand!
• Mint Leaves add a refreshing twist of flavor that I find so soothing at the start of the day. Sometimes you have to fake a calm morning until you make it, right? Use whatever kind of fresh mint you have on hand, including spearmint and peppermint.
• Ginger - You can use powdered ginger instead of fresh. One inch of fresh ginger converts to about 1 ¼ teaspoon dried and ground ginger.
• Coconut Milk (from the carton not the can) is my preference in this recipe because of the subtle tropical nuttiness it adds but you can use whatever you have on hand, including dairy or almond milk.
• Honey is only necessary if your pineapple isn't sweet enough. Ripe, juicy, golden pineapple will provide enough natural sweetness on its own so taste test before adding it!

How else can I use matcha?

Creamy Matcha Martini

Iced or Hot Pistachio Matcha Latte

Mint Matcha Iced Tea

Spearmint Matcha Latte

Tips & Tools to Make this Smoothie

Grab a sharp knife and cutting board as well as a blender, of course. I like to sip my easy green tea smoothie from an aesthetic glass with a sustainable straw.

Can I meal prep a matcha green smoothie? For sure and you have options. Make frozen smoothie packs ahead of time then blend just before drinking. This is great for making multiple servings for the whole week. Or you can blend the smoothie up to two days ahead and shake it up before drinking.

More Favorite Smoothies with Benefits

Rotate different smoothie combinations on the regular to keep things fresh so you never get bored! Here are some of my most popular mixes for your meal prep routine.

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Now that you know how to make a good smoothie with matcha, you're set for a uniquely delicious morning. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin this caffeinated green smoothie recipe for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!

Pineapple Mint Matcha Smoothie Recipe