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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

best of 2013

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

best of 2013 recipes

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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{Dear Diary} 1-12-12
Semi Healthy Cooking for One
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Random Random Posts..Good Luck!

{WIAW #7} Bonus Recipe

Inspire Me Monday #41: Semi Healthy Ranch Recipes

{Foodie Penpals #4} Trader Joe’s in a Box

Guess What? I’m Gonna Try Again!

5 Crossfit Workouts to Try This Week

Butter Vs Margarine–What Do YOU Think?

Cereal Talk

{WIAW #35} Creative Food

WIAW #19 Beautiful day…of homework

Why blog?? And other questions to ask yourself in the blogging world…

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Random Recipe Machine…Refresh for More!

{WIAW} Eating with Kiddos + Serving Others

{WIAW #12} Easy Dinner and Dessert

Fire-Roasted Tomato Hummus Recipe with Bacon [GF, DF, NF, EF]

For the Love of Pizza

Pumpkin Fluff in my Coffee + Kitchen Therapy

{WIAW #21} No Judgement Wednesday

Running to my goal…also got a free coffee pot from the Daddio :-)

20 Minute Meal: BLT Wrap with Red Pepper Hummus

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