We still have blueberries in abundance and I’m making blueberry everything. Today I wanted something fast and cooling, so I made up a smoothie. I tried a new ingredient today with great success – fennel. I had a bronze fennel blow over in a recent storm, so had gone out and brought in the huge stem. I cut off all the leaf portions, which were substantial, a stored it in the fridge for use over the next several days.

I “accidentally” pulled the fennel bag out thinking it was something else and decided to give it a try. I was surprised by the combination of flavors and how well they blend, but also, by how strong the fennel leaf is.

Please remember my proportions are always guesstimates. Here’s my new combination:

Blueberries are a key ingredient in this new smoothie flavor.

Blueberries are a key ingredient in today’s smoothie. The mystery ingredient was…

Blueberry Fennel Smoothie

  • 1.5 cups almond milk
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 large chard leaf
  • 10 medium lettuce leaves
  • 3 or 4 bronze fennel leaves (or regular fennel)
  • 2 cups blueberries (or more if you like)

Place all ingredients in Vitamix (or blender) and puree. Drink immediately!

Hope you enjoy this unusual taste combination.

What’s your favorite smoothie?