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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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Spicy Mexican Chicken Tacos

October 19, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! As promised in Wednesday’s WIAW post, AND on my Semi-Healthy Facebook Page (if you haven’t already, head on over and “like” it to help me reach 200 “likes!!”) I am sharing a taco recipe that’s sure to kick you in the mouth. What a first line huh?  Don’t leave!  They won’t actually hurt…

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Filed Under: family Tagged With: chicken, family, Mexican, peppers, school, spinnach, tacos, tomatoes

{WIAW #29} Shooting Food

June 27, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I thoroughly enjoy linking up to Jenn’s WIAW {What I Ate Wednesday) each week.  It’s a brilliant idea. We all eat every day (well, hopefully).  We also seem to have an obsession with knowing what’s going on in other people’s lives.  (See Facebook, Twitter, blogs and reality shows.) It’s also quite revealing to…

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Filed Under: salad, SHN Eats Tagged With: chicken, clif bar, salad

Rice-A-Roni Three Ways

June 19, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

ricearoni with broccoli

Let’s learn how to jazz up your Rice-A-Roni three ways. Growing up, we had a lot of food from boxes or packages.   Pretty much the only thing we made from scratch was my mom’s famous chocolate chip cookies (a family secret), pancakes, and biscuits. I can now understand why we had so many pre-made food…

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Filed Under: Entree, food, foodspiration, kid friendly, recipe Tagged With: boxed, carrots, chicken, green beans, new food, vegetables

{Friday Five Foodie Finds #21}

June 15, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Hello Friends! It’s Friday!  And unlike most people I am not trying to just make it through the day…I have the day off!  I do, however work tomorrow at the Farmer’s Market and my babysitting job.    So I am trying to enjoy this lovely, if rainy, day. On the agenda is getting my Foodie…

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Filed Under: cookies Tagged With: burger, chicken, cookies, Friday Finds

{WIAW #26} Almost Better

May 30, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! It’s Wednesday yet again!  And I have the day off!  And it’s summer!! I worked over the long-weekend that everyone else had, so this is my little vacation.  I’m feeling better, baring the phlem hanging around in my throat (tmi?), so instead of laying around, I might get up and do some cleaning…

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Filed Under: salad, SHN Eats Tagged With: chicken, chips, salad, spinnach

Clean Out Yo Fridge Nachos

May 8, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Since I was out of town this weekend getting my booty kicked at Blend Retreat, I had a mostly empty fridge when I got back.  Or the items in the fridge were going bad quickly and needed to be put to use.  No need to waste produce! I decided to throw a bunch…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cheese, chicken, chips, cottage cheese, leftovers, spinnach, tomatoes

{Friday Five Foodie Finds #19}

April 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Hello Friends! I am excited to share some yummy Friday Five Foodie Finds with you this week! Don’t forget to grab a button if you were featured! I will have to make it brief as the kiddos I’m babysitting are eating breakfast and who knows how long I will have before they are ready to…

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Filed Under: cookies Tagged With: chicken, cookies, Easter, Friday Finds, fruit

Peas and Cuties

January 12, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! How is your Thursday going?  It’s pretty chilly in this neck of the woods…finally!  I thought winter would never come!!  I just got back from Chem class and instead of working on my online homework or the insane amount of Chem homework I have to do (don’t forget about the test I have…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: chicken, leftovers, mac n cheese

Quick Tai Food at Home

January 6, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Friday Everyone! I knew the BF was coming over for a quick dinner before we headed out last night and it just so happened I was all stocked up from my grocery extravaganza that day.  The Daddio gave me a giftcard for the grocery store and I took that as an opportunity to buy…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: chicken

Like Chicken Parmesan…but not

December 16, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Good Evening Friends! You like the title right?   I could not for the life of me figure out a name for this little meal I’ve created…but it reminded me of Chicken Parmesan, so there you have it. I have had this dish twice this week and loved it both times.  Super quick and simple to…

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Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: chicken, Christmas, cottage cheese, fitness, mac n cheese, spinnach

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S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

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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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{Friday Five Foodie Finds #15}

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