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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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Honey Roasted Almond Butter + Some News!

May 6, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

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

This homemade honey roasted almond butter is slightly honey sweet and dreamy creamy goodness on your morning toast. I’m pretty sure this stuff disappeared in 4 days flat. And Dave barely had a taste of it…it was just this nut butter monster slathering it on toast, tortillas, a cookie (ohmigosh)…really anything.

Filed Under: About Amanda, breakfast, Dairy Free, Dave, egg free, food, Gluten Free, life, Paleo or Paleo Friendly, recipe, spreads + dips, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: about me, life, nut butter, recipe

Why Would You Try to Make Money Blogging?

September 29, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

why would you try to make money blogging via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

This is a post I’ve been putting off..oh..for months? Ever since I started trying to diversify my blogging income and started sponsored posts (gasp!) this year, I’ve wanted to talk to you guys about the mindset behind all of this.

Money + Blogging.

It’s a tricky thing to talk about. It’s kind of awkward and even taboo among some bloggers. (thus stalling on writing a post about it.) Some view it as “selling out” but others criticize bloggers for not taking their blogs seriously and for not taking money for product reviews.

With the conflicting ideas out there…let’s talk about why I decided to make money blogging.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, confessions Tagged With: about me, blogging + writing, confessions

20 Questions About the Semi-Health Nut

June 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

20 questions about Semi-Health Nut from Heather at Kiss my Broccoli!

Filed Under: About Amanda Tagged With: about me, survey, Uncategorized

Simple Writing Survey + Link-Up

May 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

stack of notebooks for blog on desk

I’m taking this simple writing survey about…writing!

Filed Under: About Amanda, ramble Tagged With: about me, link-up, survey

Would You Rather: Running Questions #2

May 8, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

would you rather..running questions

Part two of would you rather running questions! Bees or dogs? Solo or group? Grunting or talking? + more!

Filed Under: About Amanda, ramble, running Tagged With: about me, running

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Dessert is the Best

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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The Salted Skillet Cookie…. with Toffee and Chocolate

{WIAW #37} Meat-Free Day

Frozen Berry Banana Protein Smoothie Cup + 15 Banana Recipes to Make You Healthier and Happier

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Single Serve Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake in a Mug

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Semi-Healthy M+M Cookies

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