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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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“Cozy Drinks” for the Chilly Days

December 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

11-Cozy-Drinks-To-Warm-You-This-Winter

it’s time to turn up the heat—both in your home and in your kitchen—by cooking up some of these cozy drinks that are sure to warm you this winter. Check out these hot drink recipes you can make in the comfort of your own home.

Filed Under: article teaser, drink Tagged With: drink, drinks, link-love, winter

Do Apples Wake You Better than Coffee?

December 10, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a phrase you have probably heard. But do apples wake you better than coffee?

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

Scenes from Thanksgiving Weekend

December 2, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Thanksgiving food, family and fun.

Filed Under: family, food, holiday, SHN Eats Tagged With: faith, family, farm, food, MIMM, thankful

WIAW #86 Chipotle Pepper Obsessed + Crockpot Chili Recipe

November 27, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Check out this deliciously spicy chipotle crockpot chicken chili recipe to warm you up on a cold night!

Filed Under: Entree, nut free, recipe, SHN Eats, soup + chili Tagged With: chili, crockpot, recipe

Date Night at the Mall of America

November 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

hunger games catching fire d-box seat review

We had a great date night at Mall of America where we saw a movie, dined and even bought ourselves some new footwear. See the details about where we went and how we liked it!

Filed Under: food, review, twin cities Tagged With: food, MIMM, restaurant, review, treat yourself, twin cities, Uncategorized, weekend

WIAW #85 Bacon + Egg Bake in a Skillet with a Side of Embarrassment

November 13, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

bacon and egg bake in a skillet with mashed potato crust

I made an awful mistake, but it resulted in an amazing recipe Bacon and Egg Bake in a Skillet with Mashed Potato Crust! Check out my crazy story and delicious recipe now!

Filed Under: breakfast, Entree, nut free, recipe, SHN Eats Tagged With: humor, recipe

Single Serve Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake in a Mug

November 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

single serve chocolate chip pumpkin cake

Everyone deserves a treat now and then! Treat yourself to a delicious chocolate chip pumpkin cake in a mug today!

Filed Under: Meals for One (or Two), recipe Tagged With: fail, pumpkin, recipe, single serve, treat, treat yourself, Uncategorized

WIAW #84 Chicago Eats

November 6, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

katie and I at hot chocolate run

Road trip eats and Chicago dining.

Filed Under: food, SHN Eats Tagged With: chicago, food, Uncategorized

WIAW #83 “Food Blogger?”

October 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

pepperidge farm brown sugar

Foods I’ve been eating lately plus some talk on blogging categories…what kind of blog is this?

Filed Under: blogging + writing, SHN Eats Tagged With: blogging + writing, cookies, skillet cookie, Uncategorized

Pumpkin Spice Skillet Cookie with Cinnamon Glaze

October 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

pumpkin spice skillet cookie

This amazing pumpkin spice skillet cookie tastes just like Thanksgiving…all warm and spiced and delicious.

Filed Under: cookies, dessert, pumpkin, recipe, SHN Eats Tagged With: cookie, fall, MIMM, pumpkin, recipe, skillet cookie, treat yourself

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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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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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