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Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

Hi! I’m Amanda.

Iโ€™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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Thin Mint Cookie Bars Recipe

March 12, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Thin Mint cookie bars via @semihealthnut on semihealthyblog.com

Wondering what to do with your Girl Scout cookies besides eat them straight out of the box? Why not make these Thin Mint Cookie Bars?

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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe [real butter + sugar]

March 5, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Make this batch of soft, buttery chocolate chip cookies to share with family, friends or to hoard to yourself. They are THAT good.

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Nutty M+M Power Bites Recipe

February 18, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

gluten free and vegan nutty power bites via @semihealthnut recipe at semihealthyblog.com

Delicious gluten free power bites aka treats, pre or post-work out snacks or part of a balanced breakfast.

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[ 10 Valentine’s Day Treats ] + Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies [ Recipe ]

January 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

strawberry jello M+M valentine's day cookie pile

Check out this list of lovely Valentine’s Day treats to make as well as a brand new Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies recipe!

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Flaxseed Hungry Jack Waffles [ Recipe ]

January 27, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

flaxseed hungry jack waffles with syrup and coffee

Kick up your waffle mix a notch by adding some healthy and decadent touches.

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Warm Spiced [Crockpot] Homemade Applesauce + Ninja Ultima Review

January 10, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

warm spiced crockpot applesauce with cinnamon #apples #slowcooker

Make this amazing homemade applesauce to fill your home and your belly with warm spiced apple flavor!

Filed Under: recipe Tagged With: crockpot, recipe, review

Secret Green Smoothie + 5 Minute Workout

January 6, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

secret green smoothie #healthy #berries #antioxidants

This is a bonus post in that it has a delicious smoothie recipe AND a quick workout to at home while it’s cold outside.

Filed Under: fitness, recipe Tagged With: fitness, recipe, workout

Best of 2013: Recipes

January 1, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

best of 2013 recipes

Check out my favorite recipes from the blog this past year!

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SHN Favs: “Mind-Blowingly Delicious” Christmas Recipes

December 20, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

mindblowingly delicious christmas recipes

The holidays are the time to make delicious food to share with loved ones. It is also a time for baking and sharing loads of decadent sweets. Here are some amazing Christmas recipes I have foundโ€”all of them involving sugar and many including my beloved friends: mint and peppermint.

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Green Monster Shake + Fitness Refresh

December 13, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

The green monster square

There is power in accountability in fitness and any other goals you wish to complete. I will now share some goals with you in the hopes it will keep me accountable!

Filed Under: fitness, recipe, smoothie Tagged With: fitness, NASM, recipe, running, smoothie

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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 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

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

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