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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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Thin Mint Cookie Bars Recipe

March 12, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Thin Mint cookie bars via @semihealthnut on semihealthyblog.com

Wondering what to do with your Girl Scout cookies besides eat them straight out of the box? Why not make these Thin Mint Cookie Bars?

Filed Under: cookies, dessert, guest post, recipe Tagged With: cookies, dessert, guest post, recipe

Confessions 3-10-14

March 10, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

selfie confession

Current confessions of a semi-health nut.

Filed Under: confessions, ramble Tagged With: confessions, ramble

Did You Know…Monthly Nutrition Link-Up #2

March 7, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

A Nutrition link-up on the first Friday of each month! Be sure to link your nutrition-related posts here and learn something new from your peers!

Filed Under: link-up, nutrition Tagged With: Did You Know, link-up, nutrition

Did You Know…10 Surprising Benefits of Walnuts

March 6, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

walnut hearts

Walnuts are packed with essential fats, antioxidants, vitamins, trace minerals, protein and fiber. Find out more surprising benefits of walnuts here!

Filed Under: nutrition Tagged With: Did You Know, nutrition

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe [real butter + sugar]

March 5, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Make this batch of soft, buttery chocolate chip cookies to share with family, friends or to hoard to yourself. They are THAT good.

Filed Under: cookies, dessert, ramble, recipe Tagged With: cookies, dessert, recipe

RIP Photos + Justin’s Giveaway Winner

March 4, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

almond delight cookies teaser

Is it overly dramatic to go through the five stages of grief over lost photos? Weigh in here.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, ramble

Blogging 101: The Good, The Bad…The Ugly?

March 3, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

How much is too much to share in blogging? The good, the bad and the ugly blogging discussion.

How much is too much to share when blogging? Discuss here!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101

Love Link-Up

February 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Im taking the love challenge

The final love challenge post including a link-up for all love-related posts!

Filed Under: link-up Tagged With: link-up, Love Challenge, love challenge

Winner Winner #3 + Love Challenge Reminders

February 27, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

energybits #giveaway via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

A few notes about the Love Challenge that is wrapping up this week! Be sure to enter the last yummy giveaway!!

Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: list, love, Love Challenge, love challenge, thankful

Crashed Ice + Fun Things Jar

February 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

fun things jar via @semihealthnut

After a fun-filled weekend including attending Crashed Ice 2014 in St Paul, I added a few items to my fun things jar. Read more here!

Filed Under: ramble, thankful, weekend Tagged With: friends, life, ramble, thankful, weekend

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S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

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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

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

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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

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

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Rice-A-Roni Three Ways

chocolate covered blueberry shake is a delicious snack, breakfast or post-workout drink that tastes like a treat. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Chocolate Covered Blueberry Protein Shake

southwest burger patties via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Easy Southwest Burger Recipe + Food Prep Inspiration

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Nutty Cookie Bar

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