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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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{WIAW #26} Almost Better

May 30, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! It’s Wednesday yet again!  And I have the day off!  And it’s summer!! I worked over the long-weekend that everyone else had, so this is my little vacation.  I’m feeling better, baring the phlem hanging around in my throat (tmi?), so instead of laying around, I might get up and do some cleaning…

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Filed Under: salad, SHN Eats Tagged With: chicken, chips, salad, spinnach

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

{WIAW #25} A Typical May Day at Home

May 23, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I hope you are all having a great week!  I am recovering from my crazy cold.  Today my nose has been running like a faucet…along with the little kiddos’ noses!  At least I know what they’re going through right?? I am out of classes for the summer… in case I haven’t mentioned it!! …

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Filed Under: dessert, salad, SHN Eats Tagged With: dessert, peanutbutter, salad, salsa, spinnach

Banana Chocolate-Chip Confetti Bars

May 23, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

banana chocolate chip confetti bars with icecream

These confetti bars can be whipped up in a flash. The sweetness from the banana and zing from the lemon will make you even happier than the fun sprinkles.

Filed Under: nut free, running, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: banana, healthy dessert, recipe, running

{FFFF #20} Blog Reading Guilt

May 18, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Happy Friday Friends! I haven’t done a Friday Five Foodie Finds for…awhile.  (Oh I just checked..it was a month ago.) That’s okay though!  I just selected the best of the best over the last month. 😉 Truth be told, I’m not a very good blog reader.  Not that in a normal world this would be…

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Filed Under: granola Tagged With: Friday Finds, granola, guacamole, quinoa

Happy (Late) Mother’s Day + Cupcake Champs

May 17, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy (Late) Mother’s Day Friends! Apparently we celebrate things late in my family.   Celebrated the Daddio’s birthday a week late…celebrated Mother’s Day last night… It’s okay though, as long as we get together right? As I said, last night we celebrated Mother’s Day with my family (minus sister Courtney..she was working). Sister Rachel, Brother Josh,…

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Filed Under: family, pizza Tagged With: cupcakes, family, Mama Sue

Happy (Late) Birthday Daddio!

May 16, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! {First of all: Did you enter my Fitmixer Giveaway??  It closes today, so head on over and come back for the rest of this post!!} Since it was the Daddio’s birthday the night I got back from Blend, we didn’t celebrate it until that Saturday. It was a little challenging getting together since…

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Filed Under: birthday, family, restaurant Tagged With: birthday, family, restaurant

Blend Retreat in Colorado: A Foodie’s Dream

May 9, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

chicken and quinoa blend in Colorado

Tons of delicious food to eat in Boulder, Colorado!

Filed Under: blend, granola, SHN Eats, Travel Tagged With: Blend2012, Boulder Colorado, Chatauqua, Colorado, cupcakes, granola, healthy food, yogurt

{WIAW #24} Need Mo Veggies

April 18, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Have you ever wondered what I eat every day?  It’s okay if you haven’t…. If you are, however, looking for some quick food ideas and/or a yummy granola bar recipe, this is the post for you. Check out my WIAW {What. I. Ate. Wednesday.} today as well as my previous posts (also click…

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Filed Under: breakfast, granola, salad, SHN Eats Tagged With: granola, salad

Fruits ‘n Nuts Granola Bar

April 18, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I had the itch to bake again this weekend and I finally got to bake these savory and sweet bars on Monday.  I already had two of these today, and two Monday…((pace yourself Amanda.))  These flavorful bars are semi-healthy, but you can make them healthier by substituting the butter for a banana.  I…

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Filed Under: granola, running Tagged With: chocolate chip, craisins, granola, oatmeal

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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

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