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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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A dozen confessions 1-4-15

January 4, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

Howdy friends. It’s time to update you all on my life (because I know you’ve been wandering around aimlessly without a thing to do because I haven’t been posting regularly) by way of a confessions post. Or really just a list of stuff I’ve been doing and stuff that’s on my mind. Check out some…

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Filed Under: confessions, family, holiday, ramble Tagged With: blogger confessions, confessions

Best of 2014: 20 Semi-Healthy Recipes

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

For today, I’ve rounded up 20 of the best semi-healthy recipe posts from 2014. Get excited and ready to drool!

Filed Under: best of, food, foodspiration, holiday, Nebraska, ramble, recipe, recipe round-up, SHN Eats Tagged With: best of, holiday, Nebraska, recipe, recipe round-up

Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays

December 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

enjoy your holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Dave and I!

Filed Under: About Amanda, Dave, Goals, happy things, holiday, life, positivity, ramble, thankful Tagged With: Christmas, holiday

5 Last Minute Gift Ideas + Giveaway

December 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

5 last minute gift ideas via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Check out these awesome last minute items that will be perfect for your favorite foodie or fitness enthusiast.

Filed Under: birthday, Favorites, fitness, food, giveaway, holiday, review, running, running outside Tagged With: fitness, review, round-up, running

5 Things I am Thankful For

November 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

turkey trot 2014

There are so many things to be thankful for but these are 5 of them.

Filed Under: About Amanda, family, friends, happy things, holiday, Nebraska, race, ramble, restaurant, running, running outside, thankful Tagged With: food, Nebraska, thankful

SHS Link-Up #3: Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan, Garlic + Rosemary

November 22, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Today I bring you a very fitting recipe for this time of the year…crock pot mashed potatoes! These crock pot potatoes will look uber fancy and taste oh so decadent when you serve them, but between you and me…the crock pot does most of the work!

Filed Under: Allergy Friendly, egg free, food, Gluten Free, holiday, link-up, nut free, nutrition, ramble, recipe, side dish, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: crock pot, food, holiday, link-up, recipe

Throwback Thursday: Corn Guacamole with a Zing

November 20, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

A fun and spicy twist on classic guacamole with a Nebraska staple: corn! Perfect for your next gathering! Just bring all the supplies and make it on the spot.

Filed Under: Allergy Friendly, Dairy Free, egg free, food, Gluten Free, holiday, nut free, Paleo or Paleo Friendly, recipe, SHN Eats, snack, spreads + dips, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: blends, guacamole, guest post, recipe

Birthday Thoughts

April 14, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

mellissa and i bungalow inn birthday

Some deep birthday thoughts that will hopefully encourage you…wherever you are!

Filed Under: birthday, ramble Tagged With: birthday, life, ramble, thoughts

[ 10 Valentine’s Day Treats ] + Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies [ Recipe ]

January 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

strawberry jello M+M valentine's day cookie pile

Check out this list of lovely Valentine’s Day treats to make as well as a brand new Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies recipe!

Filed Under: best of, cookies, holiday, ramble, recipe Tagged With: best of, cookies, holiday, recipe, round-up, valentine's day

A Marvelous Christmas 2013

December 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

sisters christmas 2013

I had a wonderful Christmas! Check out some of my favorite moments and presents!

Filed Under: family, holiday Tagged With: Christmas, family, holiday, Nebraska

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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

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

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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berry swirl oat bread with whipped goat cheese spread via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Berry Swirl Oat Bread with Whipped Goat Cheese + Happy National Oatmeal day!

western egg casserole. great for breakfast or brinner!

Western Egg Casserole + Bonus Recipe

Salted Candy Bar Cookies

~*Summertime*~ Sweet Tooth -3 SIMPLE Summery Desserts!!

Granookie Bars + Sweet Talk

Banana Chocolate Chip Funfetti Cookie Bars with Lemon [NF]

{MIMM #18} Banana Split Chobani Brownies + Raspberry Chobani Frosting

{WIAW #12} Easy Dinner and Dessert

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