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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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Paleo or Paleo Friendly

Pumpkin Pie Latte Protein Shake with Banana

October 28, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

This healthy, spiced and caffeinated pumpkin pie latte protein shake will give you that boost you need to get going while tasting like a liquid cross between pumpkin pie and banana pie. (<–Umm..yum!) It’s the perfect way to start your morning for a quick breakfast, snack or to refuel after a workout.

Filed Under: 5 minute snacks, breakfast, coffee, Dairy Free, drink, egg free, Gluten Free, nut free, Paleo or Paleo Friendly, pumpkin, recipe, Skoop B Strong Protein, smoothie, snack, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: pumpkin, smoothie, zoeyfluffybutt

20 Minute Meal: Bacon + Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe [GF, DF, EF, NF]

October 14, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

This beef burrito bowl recipe is quick, flavorful and satisfying. You can also tweak it in a million ways to mix it up or just make it your own! But if you’re like me, the bacon will probably always be in the burrito bowl mix. Because…bacon.

Filed Under: 20 Minute Meals, confessions, Dairy Free, egg free, Entree, Gluten Free, Meals for One (or Two), nut free, Paleo or Paleo Friendly, recipe, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: bacon, beef, fire roasted tomatoes, hummus, peppers, spinach, tomatoes

Fire Roasted Tomato Taco Sauce

May 27, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

fire roasted tomato taco sauce via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Fire roasted tomato taco sauce: delicious, easy sauce that has the sweet and smoky flavor of fire roasted tomatoes and the spice of taco sauce.

Filed Under: Dairy Free, egg free, Entree, Gluten Free, nut free, Paleo or Paleo Friendly, recipe, spreads + dips Tagged With: sauce, taco

Honey Roasted Almond Butter + Some News!

May 6, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

make your very own almond butter all drippy and delicious. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

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.

Filed Under: About Amanda, breakfast, Dairy Free, Dave, egg free, food, Gluten Free, life, Paleo or Paleo Friendly, recipe, spreads + dips, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: about me, life, nut butter, recipe

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

March 18, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

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

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!

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, dessert, egg free, Gluten Free, kid friendly, nut free, Paleo or Paleo Friendly, recipe, snack, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: fruit, recipe, semi-healthy

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

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Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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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 via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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