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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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Best of 2014: 20 Semi-Healthy Recipes

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

For today, I’ve rounded up 20 of the best semi-healthy recipe posts from 2014. Get excited and ready to drool!

Filed Under: best of, food, foodspiration, holiday, Nebraska, ramble, recipe, recipe round-up, SHN Eats Tagged With: best of, holiday, Nebraska, recipe, recipe round-up

Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays

December 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

enjoy your holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Dave and I!

Filed Under: About Amanda, Dave, Goals, happy things, holiday, life, positivity, ramble, thankful Tagged With: Christmas, holiday

When a Food Blogger Cannot Eat

December 10, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

roadtrip through Nebraska

When a food blogger cannot eat…it sucks.

Filed Under: About Amanda, family, life, ramble Tagged With: anxiety, family, food, Nebraska

Microwaved Eggs with Red Potatoes and Spicy Sausage [SHS Link-Up #5]

December 6, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

microwaved egg bake

Alternate title: Nuked Frittatas.

I know you guys might think I’m nuts, but microwaved eggs are actually a super quick, healthy and delicious way to whip up a meal!

Filed Under: breakfast, Entree, food, foodspiration, Gluten Free, link-up, nut free, ramble, recipe, SHN Eats Tagged With: link-up, recipe

Staying Active in the Winter Months ::Winter Body Weight Workout::

December 1, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

baby it's cold outside indoor workout

It’s still possible to get in some movement whether it be playing outside in the snow, or with this fun indoor body weight workout! It’s important to stay active no matter the season.

Filed Under: fitness, Goals, motivation, ramble, workout Tagged With: fitness, workout

SHS Link-Up #4: Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 29, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

If your Thanksgiving was anything like mine..you have plenty of randomly assorted plates of stuffing, turkey, potatoes and even some dessert. Here are some semi-healthy ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers!

Filed Under: food, foodspiration, link-up, ramble, recipe, recipe round-up Tagged With: foodspiration, holiday, leftovers, link-up, Thanksgiving

5 Things I am Thankful For

November 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

turkey trot 2014

There are so many things to be thankful for but these are 5 of them.

Filed Under: About Amanda, family, friends, happy things, holiday, Nebraska, race, ramble, restaurant, running, running outside, thankful Tagged With: food, Nebraska, thankful

Zesty Crock Pot Snack Mix

November 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

zesty crock pot snack mix via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

This is a slightly addicting savory, salty and semi-healthy crock pot snack mix you won’t be able to stop eating!

Filed Under: Dairy Free, egg free, food, ramble, recipe, SHN Eats, snack, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: food, recipe, snack, snack mix, spon

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

November 22, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

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!

Filed Under: Allergy Friendly, egg free, food, Gluten Free, holiday, link-up, nut free, nutrition, ramble, recipe, side dish, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: crock pot, food, holiday, link-up, recipe

Happy Things #3

November 21, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

me minneapolis with katie and sam and dave

I just tend to stress about eve-ry-thing.
To remind myself that life is good, I’m doing another Happy Things post.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, Dave, friends, happy things, life, ramble, weekend Tagged With: blogging + writing, Dave, family, friends, positivity, thoughts

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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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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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