30 Refreshingly Delicious Fresh Mint Recipes

Are you growing mint in your garden? Or did you buy a packet of fresh mint for a recipe and now you’ve got a lot left over and no idea how to use it? Or maybe you’re just in the mood for some minty recipes. Here are 30 fun fresh mint recipes, both savory and sweet!

Mint Chocolate Chip Blender Ice Cream

You don’t need an ice cream maker for this mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe! You do need a good blender, since lots of fresh mint is included in this yummy ice cream concoction.

Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

Combine two fresh herbs, mint and basil, in this amazing watermelon and feta salad to make a special lunch for yourself!

Moroccan-Spiced Carrot and Chickpea Salad

Try this beautiful vegetarian recipe that includes carrots, chickpeas, almonds, and mint! A great way to use up a lot of carrots if you have some leftover in your fridge.

Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime, Mint, and Feta

Can something be crunchy and creamy at the same time? This cucumber and avocado salad says YES. The addition of feta and mint makes this salad a great choice for a healthy vegetable side.

Chocolate Covered Mint Leaves

This mint recipe is so simple and so clever! You’ll impress anyone with this chocolate and mint dessert and it only takes minutes to make.

Mint Simple Syrup

Making this mint simple syrup is a great way to use up a lot of mint! Simple syrup can be added to cocktails, coffee, milkshakes, and more. You could use this recipe to make more simple syrups with other herbs, like rosemary.

Fresh Mint Iced Coffee

If you enjoy iced coffee, try this mint iced coffee recipe! You’ll make a mint simple syrup with this recipe, but it’s a little different than the previous recipe — this one includes vanilla!

Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Add mint flavor to chocolate chip cookies by steeping fresh mint in butter and then removing the leaves before making the cookies!

Ginger-Mint-Lemon Strawberry and Avocado Tartine

Avocado and strawberry taste excellent together. If you’ve never tried the combo, this tartine recipe is a good place to start! Fresh mint fits in this recipe perfectly, along with ginger and lemon flavors.

Mojito Smoothie

Get all the delicious flavors of a mojito in a healthy smoothie! Let this minty smoothie recipe serve as inspiration for all of your smoothies – go ahead, add a few mint leaves to the blender as you make your favorite smoothies and enjoy!

Mint Chocolate Chip Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are great for making healthy puddings, like this mint chocolate chip chia pudding! This recipe includes a mint tea bag as well as chopped fresh mint. And chocolate, of course.

Fresh Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Finely chop fresh mint and throw them in the batter when you make these mint chocolate cupcakes. Perfect for bridal showers, baby showers, and tea parties!

Mint Chocolate Popsicles

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Coconut milk, chocolate, and fresh chopped mint all come together to make these delicious mint chocolate popsicles that are tasty enough for any kid and sophisticated enough for any adult.

Spiced Moroccan Chicken Wrap

A tortilla wrap with hummus, spiced moroccan chicken, eggplant, and tomato is made even better with chopped fresh mint sprinkled on top!

Mint Extract

Sure, you could buy a bottle of mint extract, but it’s so easy to make your own! And it’s fun! And you could give it as an unique gift. Make mint extract with only two ingredients.

Soho Sangria

This refreshing sangria drink is perfect for warm days (and nights)! Whip up a pitcher of Soho Sangria, with white wine, lemonade, cucumbers, and mint, and sip on it while lounging on your patio.

Chickpea Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette

Make this fresh salad with chickpeas, lots of crunchy vegetables, and mint and then leave it in the refrigerator overnight. Serve it the next day and enjoy the summery flavors in this salad! Perfect for potlucks, BBQ parties, or even a simple dinner for one!

Corn, Sweet Onion and Zucchini Saute with Fresh Mint

Corn, onion, and zucchini is a much-loved combination for a summery side dish, but add some fresh mint and it’s a dish you’ll be proud to serve! Find the recipe here.

Moroccan Spiced Scalloped Potato Pizza

Try this unique pizza recipe that calls for scalloped potatoes as a topping! The potatoes are covered with a mixture of mint, shallots, and other morroccan flavors.

Moroccan Spiced Carrots with Feta and Mint

Whip up this moroccan spiced carrot recipe for an unique and elegant vegetable side dish!

Fresh Pineapple Mint Salsa

Bring this fresh pineapple mint salsa to your next party, along with some tortilla chips!

Cranberry and Mint Cream Scones

Fresh cranberries and chopped fresh mint come together in this gorgeous cranberry and mint cream scone recipe. Perfect for fall, but you could use strawberries or blackberries instead of cranberries to make it more suitable for spring or summer.

Mint Sugar

Toss some fresh mint and sugar in a food processor, and voila, you’ve got mint sugar! Use it on the rim of your margarita glass or sprinkle it on fresh fruit.

Yogurt Mint Cucumber Dip

This mint yogurt dip would go well with any vegetable, but sliced cucumbers are always a refreshing choice. You could also serve it with chicken kabobs or in a pita with chopped vegetables.

Mint Chimichurri

Chimichurri is usually made with fresh parsley leaves, but this mint chimichurri recipe uses equal parts of mint and parsley. Serve it with any red meat, although lamb is always a smart choice when mint is involved.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Here’s a great way to serve quinoa – mix it up with chopped fresh mint, parsley, tomatoes, lemon juice, and lime juice!

Fresh Mint Truffle Tart

This fresh mint truffle tart is definitely a special (and rich!) dessert that would be perfect for any special event.

Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs

Combine ground chicken and fresh mint to make these Greek-style chicken meatballs!

Fresh Green Bean, Walnut and Feta Salad

Looking for a new vegetable side dish? Try this green bean salad with walnuts, feta cheese, and a vinaigrette that’s made with fresh mint.

Green Pea Pesto

Use frozen peas when you make this green pea pesto that includes mint and garlic. Add the pesto to pasta dishes or a toasted slice of bread for an easy and healthy appetizer.

Now you’ve got a bunch of great recipes to use up all the fresh mint in your garden! If you’re not growing mint yet, check out 25 Fantastic Indoor Herb Garden Ideas to get inspired to start soon! Just make sure not to plant it in the ground; mint can get invasive fast. The smart thing is to put it in a container.

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