Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

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Cocoa Mocha Cashew Butter + Confessions of a Food Blogger

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This healthy, yet indulgent nut butter is perfect for slathering on your morning toast, some whole grain crackers or even for adding into your morning smoothie! Whip up some cocoa mocha cashew butter and see for yourself!

[IMM Link-Up #9] Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Sunday was Mother’s Day and I had this idea in my head that we needed to make some chocolate covered strawberries. I had seen them while I was surfing Instagram (that’s a thing, right?) not once, but twice and became obsessed with the idea. Not that chocolate covered strawberries are a new thing…I just got really excited to try it!

Honey Roasted Almond Butter + Some News!

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This homemade honey roasted almond butter is slightly honey sweet and dreamy creamy goodness on your morning toast. I’m pretty sure this stuff disappeared in 4 days flat. And Dave barely had a taste of it…it was just this nut butter monster slathering it on toast, tortillas, a cookie (ohmigosh)…really anything.

Chocolate Covered Blueberry Protein Shake

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This Chocolate Covered Blueberry Protein Shake is packed with antioxidants, fiber and protein to keep you full so you can power through today, not to mention the calcium content is off the charts awesome. It’s also amazingly delicious and perfect for breakfast on-the-go, a mid-morning pick-me-up or as a semi-healthy dessert when your late night chocolate craving hits.

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

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Make your own homemade fruit roll ups (or homemade fruit leathers..what do you call them?) with berries you already have in your freezer! These semi-healthy snacks are perfect to make ahead of time to stow in your purse, gym bag or running pouch for fuel-on-the-go!

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

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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!

Throwback Thursday: Corn Guacamole with a Zing

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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.