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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 #9} Weekend Eats

December 14, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Wednesday Everyone! How is your week going so far?  Mine is flying by!  But then again, doesn’t it always?? Really I am writing this on Tuesday to try to get ahead of the game since I have bible study tonight, then ladies night after and working at the coffee job in the am.  Woohoo…

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Filed Under: pizza, SHN Eats Tagged With: peanutbutter

Cake Pops {How to keep them on the stick}

December 13, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Hope you all had a great weekend!  Mine was spent relaxing, making cake pops and hangin with family.  Who could ask for anything more?? I am giving thumbs up because I finally got them to stay on the stick!!! Saturday my friend Malalalalory came over to teach me how to make cake pops. …

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

Salted Candy Bar Cookies

December 11, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Oh yes you heard me right!  Salted Candy bar cookies! I just can’t get enough of these!  If you know me, you know I adore cookies.  {I have honestly thought of having a cookie blog…but seriously who has time for two blogs??}  They are my weakness because I can never have just one, but they…

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Filed Under: cookies Tagged With: cookies, salted

Banana Nut Muffins with a Fall Twist

November 28, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Good Afternoon all, I’d like to share a quick fall dessert idea with you. I love baking from a box and adding my own twist.  Much less measuring and less mess as well. Me and my sis made some delicious Fiber One Banana Nut Muffins and added our own flair to them. Rachey was very…

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Filed Under: muffin Tagged With: banana, healthy baking

{WIAW} Eating with Kiddos + Serving Others

November 23, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Mid-Week Day to you all! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!  Can you believe it?? I have THREE Thanksgivings to go to the day of NOT COUNTING Thanksgiving at the farm with the BF’s family.  That’s a lot of Turkey.  I will be in need of a big nap. Today is Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday, today is Wednesday…

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Filed Under: cookies, SHN Eats Tagged With: cookies, meatloaf, pumpkin

Semi-Healthy Pumpkin Spiced and Sprinkled Cookies

November 22, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends!  Happy Tuesday! My Tuesday is going particularly well as I slept in until 9:30 and have been lounging in my pjs watching Gilmore Girls and drinking delish peppermint mocha coffee.  Are you totally jealous?? 🙂 No, I’m not pulling a sick day…its my first week on Fall Break!  That means no classes for…

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Filed Under: cookies Tagged With: cookies, pumpkin

{WIAW} Eating on the Go

November 16, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Wednesday bloggie friends! Hope you are having a good week and if not…it’s half-way over! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by on W.I.A.W. (What. I. Ate. Wednesday)!  It’s time again for me to share with you all everything that fueled this body during one day’s time.  Are you ready?  I made a fun collage (inspired…

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Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, coffee, SHN Eats Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, banana, carrots, coffee, dark chocolate, peanutbutter

Sugar and Spice and Everything Awesome Cookie

November 14, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello friends, I hope you had an amazing weekend!  I had a pretty lazy one…stayed in my Pj’s for most of the day Saturday.  (I needed that.) Since all of my Halloween treats had vanished quickly, I have been craving homemade sweets.  I decided to try a new recipe…rather I decided to create a new…

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Filed Under: chocolate, cookies, holiday Tagged With: chocolate, cookies, nuts

Thankful Thursday #30daysofthanks

November 11, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends!How is your week going?  It is almost Friday!  Woot!  Any plans?  I am planning on a run date with the BF and I am SO EXCITED because he’s been gone most of October and November.  Then we are heading to small town, Iowa for a childhood friend’s wedding.  So many weddings this year!…

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Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, chocolate, running, thankful, wedding Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, chocolate, school, thankful

WIAW {Running Food}

November 9, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends!  Happy WIAW! (What. I. Ate. Wednesday.) Time to take a look at what this Semi-Health Nut ate on Tuesday. Breakfast {9:30 a.m.}: Kashi Blueberry Waffles, peanutbutter, “grandma jelly” bottle of water and coffee (with splenda and cinnamon vanilla creamer) Snackaroo {11am}: Dark chocolate chips with string cheese(Made me feel less like pulling out…

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Filed Under: breakfast, coffee, running, SHN Eats, workout Tagged With: carrots, chicken, coffee, cottage cheese, treadmill, wrap

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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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Turkey Enchiladas with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

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BaKiNg MACHINE + Party Tips: Don’t over-do it

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