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Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

Hi! I’m Amanda.

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

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Amanda R DeWitt

About Amanda R DeWitt

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

10 Week Half Marathon Training Plan [ Printable ]

June 1, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

I have an awesome 10 week half marathon training plan that is perfect for newbies who are short on time! Printable and customizable, too!

Filed Under: fitness, half-marathon, running Tagged With: half marathon, running, Running for Newbies, training, training plan

Should Bloggers Include Nutrition Info with Their Recipes?

April 20, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

make your very own almond butter all drippy and delicious. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Is it necessary or even smart to include nutrition info with homemade blog recipes? Let’s chat about it! Hey friends! I wanted to chat about something that I’ve had a hard time with for YEARS as a food blogger. Originally I was going to just do a little disclaimer explaining my feelings at the end…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, confessions, ramble, rant Tagged With: behind the scenes, blogger confessions, food blogging

PEANUT BUTTER + BANANA GREEN PROTEIN SHAKE

April 6, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

When you take my favorite food in the world [ peanut butter ], combine it with a sweet, ripe banana and a handful of greens (you know, to make it semi-healthy and give it a pretty color), you have yourself a tasty breakfast, snack or post workout shake. Allow me to introduce you to the Peanut Butter Banana Green Protein Shake aka my new favorite drink.

Filed Under: breakfast, Dairy Free, egg free, Gluten Free, kid friendly, ramble, recipe, smoothie, snack, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: banana, green smoothie or shake, peanutbutter, skoop protein

Turkey Lasagna Roll Ups

March 4, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends! I made you some delicious and fancy looking turkey lasagna roll ups today. They are flavorful, indulgent, but slightly healthier than regular lasagna. Plus the adorable rolls are perfect for portioning. I can’t wait to make these little guys for company in our new home. Seriously, I am so excited to get moved…

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Filed Under: Entree, food, kid friendly, nut free, pasta, recipe Tagged With: cheese, cottage cheese, lasagna, pasta, sauce, turkey

What to Eat in Portland, Oregon

February 17, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

Dave and I went to Portland to visit friends (and to see the Gilmore Guys) and we fell in LOVE with the foodie scene. Here are some things I think you should eat in Portland!

Filed Under: friends, life, restaurant, review, Travel Tagged With: donut, portland oregon, sushi, taco

House Hunting Part 3

February 15, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

This is the third installment of the sappy saga that is a first home buyers house hunting experience. Lots of disappointment, but it will all be worth it! You know how I’ve been complaining about house hunting woes? Welp, that’s over because we have finally secured our very first home! It’s kind of crazy how…

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Filed Under: home, life Tagged With: house hunting

house hunting update #2

February 6, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

House hunting is frustrating, especially with Dave travelling and houses going so fast. Like gone in one day fast. It’s insanely stressful trying to make such an enormous decision that quickly.

Filed Under: home, life, ramble Tagged With: house hunting

5 Things I Have Learned About House Hunting + News

January 21, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

We put in an offer on a house! While my nerves proceed to go crazy, here are some things I’ve learned about house hunting in the past few months.

Filed Under: life, ramble Tagged With: home, house hunting

Frozen Berry Banana Protein Smoothie Cup + 15 Banana Recipes to Make You Healthier and Happier

January 13, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

You can use bananas as a substitute in recipes for the fat, adding in tons of potassium to your meal, not to mention folate, magnesium, fiber and vitamin C. Bananas are also naturally fat, sodium and cholesterol free for those of you with any special diets. So grab your ripe bananas and get ready to whip up some deliciously healthy banana recipes.

Filed Under: Dairy Free, dessert, egg free, Gluten Free, kid friendly, recipe, recipe round-up, smoothie, snack Tagged With: banana, smoothie, smoothie cup

Best Recipes of 2015

January 6, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

It’s the first week of January, so let’s review the best recipes of 2015, shall we? Until we find our own home, I dream of the day when I can finally have my own kitchen again to get all messy and experiment with different recipes!! And to invite friends over. And to just have someone…

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Filed Under: best of, recipe round-up Tagged With: best of 2015

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grilled s'mores banana boats before and after

Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

{WIAW #42} Mexican Tacos and Dessert Fail

Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies + 7 Happy Things

chewy almond funfetti cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com perfect for customizing for any holiday including the 4th of july! #yum #recipe #cookies #dessert

{WIAW #66} Moving Day + Archive Eats

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

easy DIY homemade fruit roll ups. great as a snack, a semi-healthy treat, or for fueling for a run. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

[IMM Link-Up #9] Chocolate Covered Strawberries

chocolate covered strawberries with sprinkles with sprinkles

GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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frozen strawberry protein frappuccino via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

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blueberry pie caffeinated protein shake. a deliciously healthy way to drink your coffee and vitamins in the morning via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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