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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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Colorful *Pepperful* Meatloaf

July 25, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Ma!  The MEATLOAF!  (Wedding Crashers) Ah meatloaf…the ultimate comfort food!  And so simple to make! Me and the BF had lunch with the BF sister and she made some yummy meatloaf with peppers in it…so that is partly where I got my inspiration from. Pepperful Meatloaf {Print Recipe}Ingredients: One pound ground turkey or beef 1/2…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: almonds, green beans, meatloaf, peppers

Making cookies and other sweet treats just a little healthier :-)

September 19, 2010 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello all, I have a huge sweet tooth!  I just don’t know what I would do if I were to restrict sweets from my diet!  Since I love baking cookies and cakes I started to think of ways to make the things I was already baking a little healthier. Don’t get me wrong, these tweaks…

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Filed Under: cookies Tagged With: almonds, cookies, dark chocolate, healthy baking, healthy food, Julie and Julia, nuts, walnuts, whole wheat

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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

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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

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