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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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How To Make Cake Pops (and keep cake pops on the stick)

August 5, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends! Remember I talked about making birthday cake pops on Monday? I hadn’t made cake pops in quite some time and forgot what kind of work goes into them, so I decided that I would re-do a post I did over 3 years ago (before I even had a fancy camera!).

Hopefully this solves some of the mysteries behind how to make cake pops. And how to keep cake pops on the stick! (<-the struggle is real.)

Filed Under: dessert, kid friendly, recipe, tips Tagged With: baking, cake pops, how to

Nutty Coconut Cupcakes [ Gluten Free + Higher Protein ]

July 2, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

nutty coconut cupcakes with whipped cream via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com sig

I baked with coconut flour for the first time and came up with these decadent gluten free nutty coconut cupcakes!

Filed Under: food, ramble, recipe Tagged With: baking, cupcakes, food, recipe

Butter Vs Margarine–What Do YOU Think?

August 28, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I made some M+M blondies last night FULL of butter. I will admit it nearly stopped my heart putting in a stick and a half of the stuff, but they are an amazing treat (I will share the recipe soon!) I also use margarine for spreading on toast on occasion. As is the usual tone…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: baking, dietetics, discussion, Thursday Thoughts

{WIAW} Dark Chocolate Coffee Butter Bark

June 28, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I sat down to type up my WIAW, only to remember…it’s not Wednesday.  *sigh*  Good thing Jenn is amazing and is going to add my link manually…a day late!! I might be a tad bit sleepy.  You see Tuesday we made the trip to Nebraska so that Dave could go to a 7am…

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Filed Under: recipe, SHN Eats Tagged With: baking, dark chocolate, semi-healthy

{Friday Five Foodie Finds #27} Baking Itch

February 15, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Hello Friends! I have the itch. The baking itch. I mean it hasn’t been that long since my last baking excursion…but a week is long enough!  I am getting ready to head out for the weekend to hang out at the hotel that is Dave (the BF)’s home most of the time and I won’t…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: baking, cookies, Friday Finds

Semi-healthy Chocolate Chip Caramel Shortbreads

December 20, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Most of my recipes on this blog aren’t revolutionary.  Tasty, but really, I am just a college gal who has a love for baking and nutrition, not a culinary genius.  Some recipes I have simply modified from other recipes, which of course I cite those sources.  This is one of those instances. I…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: baking, Christmas, cookie, semi-healthy

{MIMM #3} Christmas Baking Party #1

December 17, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I don’t host any holidays currently, so I like to bring goodies to each holiday party I attend.  For Christmas, I like to bake…A LOT! A couple of years ago I worked at the waitressing job until late, then was up until 2am baking and decorating sugar cookies.  You know, because they had…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: baking, Christmas, MIMM

Whole Wheat Chocolate-Peanut Chip Oat Cookies

November 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Now say this 10 times fast! Yes, it’s a long name for a cookie, but I have so many cookie recipes that I really need to get more specific.  I wanted to name them semi-healthy delights, but will I remember what exactly that means a year from now when I’m looking for the…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: baking, cookies, semi-healthy

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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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Random Random Posts..Good Luck!

Time to break out the grill!!

[ How Sore is Too Sore Part Deux ]

{MIMM #21} Adventures in Moving

Winner Winner #3 + Love Challenge Reminders

First Giveaway Ever: Fitmixer Slim AND Aminos

{TMT #5} How To: Chobani Recipes + Giveaway!

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*BEAR Naked* (Granola)

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Random Recipe Machine…Refresh for More!

blueberry pie caffeinated protein shake. a deliciously healthy way to drink your coffee and vitamins in the morning via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Blueberry Pie Latte Protein Shake

{WIAW #25} A Typical May Day at Home

secret green smoothie #healthy #berries #antioxidants

Secret Green Smoothie + 5 Minute Workout

No Bake Mini Graham Cracker Pies with Pumpkin Fluff

Thin Mint cookie bars via @semihealthnut on semihealthyblog.com

Thin Mint Cookie Bars Recipe

Fiber One Banana Muffins with a little Somethin Extra

microwaved egg bake

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

The Salted Skillet Cookie…. with Toffee and Chocolate

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