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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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It’s a Girl! via Cake Pops!

May 27, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends!  It’s a Girl! (No friends, I’m not pregnant.) When my friend Laci asked a couple of weeks ago if she could hire me to make cake pops for her baby gender reveal party…I said of course!   I’ve been working on saying, “yes” to opportunities, like those showcasing my cake-popping talents. 😉 When she…

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Filed Under: dessert, friends Tagged With: dessert

BLEND: Out of my Comfort Zone + Link-Up

May 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! So I have been back from Blend a full week now.  Goodness I miss those lovely views! Back porch at our cabin In case you didn’t know, Blend = Blogger + Friend (although some of the ladies were just readers). Amanda, Katie, Elizabeth, Christine, Me Also in case you didn’t check out my…

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Filed Under: blend, friends, link-up, Travel Tagged With: Blend2012, Boulder Colorado, Chatauqua, Colorado, link-up, self-esteem

Conservation Fusion–Saving our Earth One Child at a Time

April 27, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! How can I explain to you the passion I see in my friend Susie McGuire for her non-profit organization Conservation Fusion?   Or the amount of work that goes into each project she does?   Or how busy she is?? If you have a moment, I would like to share with you a little about…

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Filed Under: friends Tagged With: causes, fundraiser

{Running for Newbies} Running Fuel

April 14, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I just finished my 10K race and it was amazing, but we gotta hurry up and race the tornadoes home…so I give you an amazing guest post from the experienced runner, my friend April. She is a new blogger over at April May June July so don’t forget to check out her blog…

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Filed Under: friends, guest post, race, running Tagged With: fuel, guest post, Running for Newbies, training

Goal Achieving Awesomeness

February 27, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Monday, Friends! I have this habit of creating extra long posts (have you noticed this?).  So I decided to split up my food post and goals post.  You’re welcome. I can’t believe that we are coming to the end of February.  This means that it is high time to check out my New Years…

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Valentine’s Day Treats

February 14, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Valentine’s Day Friends! My friend Mallory and I made more cake pops!   This time with the pink, red and white theme of Valentine’s Day.  (Okay a lot of them were cake balls because those are MUCH easier to make.) (P. S. Have you checked out my Valentine’s Day link-up yet??  Link up your Valentine’s…

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Filed Under: friends, holiday Tagged With: valentine's day

Crazy Brownies

January 28, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Hello Friends! A couple of weeks ago I posted on my Friday Five Foodie Finds I posted some brownies that I was super excited to try..and others were as well. These brownies had a very unusual ingredient.  An ingredient that would make the brownies a little healthier, but an ingredient that I would never EVER…

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Filed Under: chocolate, coffee, dessert, friends Tagged With: brownie, chocolate, coffee, dark chocolate, dessert

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S’mores Cookie Dough Pie in a Skillet

S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

Grilled S’mores Banana Boats

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

[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

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

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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:: SHS Link-Up #2 :: Crockpot Taco Chili + Corn Muffins

Almond Delight DIY Coffee Creamer

Running to my goal…also got a free coffee pot from the Daddio :-)

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

The Salted Skillet Cookie…. with Toffee and Chocolate

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