One thing I really miss about living in NYC is the fact that I can’t walk down the street to get any snack I’m craving. Within a block of my apartment, I had four different smoothie places to choose from. And I’d go to different ones for different smoothies. (I really miss this smoothie.) When Louisa sent me the draft for this recipe, I instantly started craving the smoothie…
As much as I love breakfast, I actually find it’s one of the more difficult meals of the day. It’s not that it’s complicated or anything, but my days start very, very early, at the glorious hour of 5am. So for me, it’s more of a question of what do I want to eat at 5am. That’s where I came up with my idea for my new smoothie video series that is kicking off today. For the next month, I’ll be posting a new smoothie recipe and accompanying video every week! Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel to get these recipes first (you can also follow me on Snapchat @LivingLou where I share snapchat recipes every week). I have four completely new and unique smoothies that I can’t wait to share. Here’s the first video!
Smoothies are definitely one of my go-to weekday breakfasts, (I mean, as much as I would love to have baked apple french toast every day, no can do). I’ve also realized that oatmeal is another option – especially on cold mornings. I’ve been making my banana steel cut oats and apple cinnamon oatmeal pretty regularly. I find that both smoothies and oatmeal tend to keep me full until lunch.
So what’s the deal with this raspberry tofu smoothie? I know, it sounds kind of crazy, but trust me, it’s magical. You can’t taste the tofu at all, and the raspberries give it a nice flavor that is perfect for summer! You can also add a touch of honey if you want it a little sweeter. I’ve also opted to use almond milk here to keep it vegan, but you could use regular milk if you prefer.
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen raspberries
½ cup ice
¼ cup cubed silken tofu
1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp honey (optional)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Tofu! Very interesting. A good sign of a good morning recipe is a short list of directions. My woozy mind can't take very much else in the morning! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
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This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
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This looks so good!! Definitely going to try!! I have gotten into morning smoothies lately!!!
-Caroline | http://www.theprepset.blogspot.com
Tofu! Very interesting. A good sign of a good morning recipe is a short list of directions. My woozy mind can't take very much else in the morning! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Just got a new blender, and I'm looking for new and easy recipes! Going to try this asap!
Taylor Anthony // http://www.collegecaffeinated.com
I've never tried tofu smoothie but I bet is really good. I want to become a smoothie pro this summer so I should start trying new recipes.
http://memoriesofthepacific.blogspot.com/
yummy!!