Grape Smoothie with Pineapple and Mint

This green grape smoothie is easy to make, packed with goodness and delightfully slurpable. It’s a fantastic introduction to green smoothies.

This post was first published in 2015 and updated in 2021.

Seriously, until a few months ago, I never thought I would enjoy a smoothie with veg in it. But here I am, raving about a lip-smackingly refreshing glassful of green goodness provided by this grape smoothie.

The sweet and savoury ingredients in this recipe combine to create a drink that is refreshing, zesty and subtly minty. This smoothie with grapes also comes in a rather fetching shade of green which obviously adds to the fun.

Why this Recipe is Worth Making

Quite simply, this drink is a fantastic introduction into the world of green smoothies. You would never know that there is a generous amount of spinach thrown into the mix.

Usually, anything involving spinach leans towards the savoury or vegetal side of the taste spectrum, but not here. This quick & easy smoothie with grapes delivers a playful mix of lively fruity flavours.

Heck, my kids even drink this willingly, which is testament to it tasting fresh and fruity rather than vegetal.

And because it does contain spinach, this green grape smoothie is rich in some pretty punchy nutrients, such as vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. All of these help replenish energy and increase vitality.

Ingredients

This grape smoothie uses easy to get hold of ingredients. A well stocked supermarket should have them all.

Pick sweet seedless green grapes and either fresh, frozen or tinned pineapple.

I’ve used coconut water as the base liquid for this smoothie because it is a delicious source of hydration and comes with its own set of nutritional benefits. You can, of course, substitute it for cold water – tap, filtered or bottled.

There’s also a splash of coconut milk in the mix too. It’s only a drizzle – just enough to add a slightly creamy, indulgent edge to this otherwise zesty drink.

Step by Step Instructions

This smoothie with grapes, like the majority of other smoothies, needs very little in the way of preparation:

Step 1: Load the ingredients into the blender

Step 2: Secure the lid and process until smooth

Tips and FAQs

Expert Tips

I know what you’re thinking, surely a recipe as simple as this green grape smoothie cannot possibly need any guidance tips? You’re right, there’s very little to really add, apart from the following nuggets of advice:

• You must use seedless grapes. Grapes with seeds in will lend a bitterness to the drink that is not so great and may not break down so well in lower power blenders
• But the good news is that the grapes can be past their best – if they are on the softer side or slightly discoloured, then blending them into a smoothie is a good way to use them up
• You can use any pineapple you like – fresh, frozen or tinned. That’s provided that it is tinned in juice not syrup
• Spinach should be fresh, not frozen. And do ensure it’s washed to avoid a gritty drink
• All fresh fruit will vary in sweetness, so taste after blending and add more lime juice if necessary to get the perfect balance of sweet ‘v’ zesty for you
• It’s not essential to add ice if the other ingredients are chilled, but you can add a few cubes to make this smoothie with grapes extra cold if you want to

Frequently Asked Questions

If this smoothie with grapes has you excited to try more green drinks, be sure to check out my lime and mint smoothie. Or for fresh inspiration, take a look through my collection of cold drinks recipes.

Have you made my green grape smoothie? Let me know what you thought of it by leaving a comment and/ or rating below. I really do appreciate your feedback.