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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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confessions

Should Bloggers Include Nutrition Info with Their Recipes?

April 20, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

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

Is it necessary or even smart to include nutrition info with homemade blog recipes? Let’s chat about it! Hey friends! I wanted to chat about something that I’ve had a hard time with for YEARS as a food blogger. Originally I was going to just do a little disclaimer explaining my feelings at the end…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, confessions, ramble, rant Tagged With: behind the scenes, blogger confessions, food blogging

A dozen confessions 1-4-15

January 4, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

Howdy friends. It’s time to update you all on my life (because I know you’ve been wandering around aimlessly without a thing to do because I haven’t been posting regularly) by way of a confessions post. Or really just a list of stuff I’ve been doing and stuff that’s on my mind. Check out some…

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Filed Under: confessions, family, holiday, ramble Tagged With: blogger confessions, confessions

Pumpkin Fluff in my Coffee + Kitchen Therapy

October 22, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

So today is Thursday, which in case you didn’t know, is a day for Thinking Out Loud. Let’s have some coffee with pumpkin fluff and chat, shall we?

Filed Under: About Amanda, coffee, confessions, drink, egg free, Gluten Free, nut free, ramble, recipe Tagged With: coffee, pumpkin, pumpkinweek2015

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

The Truth About Sugary Drinks

September 16, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

I might have a slight addiction to sugary drinks as of late. Here’s why it needs to stop!

Filed Under: confessions, nutrition Tagged With: drinks, fit tips, SHN Eats

Confessions 9-7-15

September 7, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

I hope these confessions posts give you a little peek into my brain (if you’re into that sort of thing) and might either entertain you or likely make you feel a little better about your own life. Cuz I definitely don’t have it all together.

Filed Under: About Amanda, confessions, ramble Tagged With: blogger confessions, confessions

IMM #43: Badass Burger Recipes with a Twist

July 27, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

9 badass burger recipes with a twist via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

You need to check out these badass burger recipes to grill up this summer!

Filed Under: confessions, Inspire Me, link-up, recipe round-up Tagged With: inspire me link

Cocoa Mocha Cashew Butter + Confessions of a Food Blogger

June 10, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

cocoa mocha cashew butter. delish on toast, crackers or right out of the jar! via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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!

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, breakfast, confessions, Dairy Free, egg free, Gluten Free, nut free, ramble, recipe, snack, spreads + dips, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: blogger confessions, blogging + writing, healthy fats, nut butter, semi-healthy

Confessions of an Imperfect Blogger (and person)

March 19, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

confessions of an imperfect blogger

The truth is…no one is perfect. Sometimes it’s good to be reminded of this fact in the form of a confessions post.

Filed Under: About Amanda, confessions, ramble Tagged With: confessions

A Dozen Confessions 10-28-14

October 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

adventure in Stillwater, minnesota via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com me

Confessions about everything from my eating habits to my sore body parts. These are my confessions…

Filed Under: confessions, fitness, food, foodspiration, ramble Tagged With: confessions, family, fitness, food, Minnesota, restaurant

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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

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

[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

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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