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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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50/50

“Weighty Woes” Part 1: Ups and downs of Weight by my dear Mama Sue (On a journey to lose 50 pounds the healthy way!)

August 26, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

I love my mom.  I know that sounds silly or cliche or “duh everyone loves their mom,” but I really do.  I am so thankful to have her in my life and thankful that I always felt loved growing up.  I realize that not everyone has that and I am so blessed! Mama Sue and…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 50/50, weightloss

*Banana Pumpkin Bread*…Fall is sooner than we think!

August 26, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

So I get home and I see the same 3 sad bananas looking at me, all brown, saying, “You better make something with me…and fast!” I’ve procrastinated it a couple of days because I JUST made cookies (Cookies )…but oh well they will be gone soon! I am almost positive I like baking more than…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: 50/50, banana, banana bread, pumpkin

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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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Random Random Posts..Good Luck!

{WIAW #67} Our Very Own Fridge

Girls on the Run 5K in the Twin Cities

Double Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Throwback Thursday: Corn Guacamole with a Zing

Summery Strawberry Recipes [IMM Link-Up #13]

Fudgy Hot Cocoa Bars with Mini Mallows

*Happy 11th Birthday Sister!!* Have some Reese’s Peanutbutter Cupcakes!!

{Vegetarian Curious #8} Healthy, Simple Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake

I Like to Make Food at Work #2

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Semi Healthy Banana Super Oat Muffins via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Semi- Healthy Banana Oat Muffins [ GF ]

{WIAW #20} Drooling all Day

Tasty Enchiladas (Options for Spicy and Mild Versions) + Using leftovers for lunch + Cookies

Thin Mint cookie bars via @semihealthnut on semihealthyblog.com

Thin Mint Cookie Bars Recipe

Semi-Healthy Fudgy Oatmeal Cookies

10 amazingly decadent pancake recipes the whole family will love @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

10 Amazingly Decadent Pancake Recipes

Chocolate {Crinkle} *Cookie-Brownie*

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

Honey Roasted Almond Butter + Some News!

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