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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!

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[ 10 Valentine’s Day Treats ] + Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies [ Recipe ]

January 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

strawberry jello M+M valentine's day cookie pile

Check out this list of lovely Valentine’s Day treats to make as well as a brand new Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies recipe!

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Best of 2013 Link-Up

January 3, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

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Grab some coffee. And a muffin. Or a green monster smoothie if you are on a New Year’s resolution kick. This is a long post high-lighting the best of 2013. I am actually quite surprised at all that I accomplished this year!

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Best of 2013: Recipes

January 1, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

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Check out my favorite recipes from the blog this past year!

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Best of 2013: Writing Wrap-Up

December 31, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

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The Best of 2013 Articles and Posts written by Yours Truly. Topics range from fitness and nutrition to random tips and relationship advice.

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Most Popular What I Ate Wednesday Posts

July 31, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

dave's wiaw food on the road living at hotels

I have now participated in 72 WIAW (What I Ate Wednesday) link-ups!
Here are the most popular posts to date!

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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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{WIAW #49} Christmas Farm Edition + Popcorn Balls Recipe

Banana Chocolate-Chip Confetti Bars

Keepin at it! (Week 4 of Half-Marathon Training)

*Coffee Love* + Nutritional Info (Also R.I.P. Mr. Coffee)

[IMM #12] My Favorite Productivity Tools

Did You Know…Monthly Nutrition Link-Up #2

Rolling with the Punches

Eating and Staying Active Back Home in Nebraska

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Friday Five Foodie Finds #14

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No Bake Party Treats

SHS Link-Up #4: Thanksgiving Leftovers

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

{WIAW #28} Monday Eats

Banana Chocolate Chip Funfetti Cookie Bars with Lemon [NF]

{Friday Five Foodie Finds #22} Housekeeping

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