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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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Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake

September 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

pumpkin spice latte protein shake 2 via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

If you follow me on Instagram, you already saw this bad boy coming. And by bad boy, I mean the pumpkin spice latte deliciocity that is this caffeinated smoothie. This caffeinated pumpkin spice protein drink is sure to give you the boost you need in the morning, after a workout and even makes a tasty afternoon snack.

Filed Under: Allergy Friendly, breakfast, coffee, Dairy Free, drink, egg free, food, Gluten Free, kid friendly, nut free, pumpkin, recipe, Skoop B Strong Protein, smoothie, snack, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: coffee, drink, fall, food, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, recipe, shake, smoothie, vegetarian

GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

September 16, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

These pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites are everything fall and healthy wrapped into one little package. They are absolutely decadent with the browned butter and brown sugar plus they will fill your kitchen with the spiced smells of Thanksgiving. The added vegan protein powder (Skoop of course!), granola and banana give it a healthy boost in addition to the many health benefits of the star ingredient: pumpkin.

Filed Under: breakfast, dessert, food, Gluten Free, kid friendly, muffin, pumpkin, recipe, snack, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: banana, bites, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, recipe

5 Tips to Stay Healthy This Fall

November 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

starbucks pumpkin spice

While there are plenty of things to enjoy
during the season, it can also be a difficult time for some to stick
to staying fit and healthy. The days get shorter and colder and the
over abundance of pumpkin-spiced goodies and pies may sound like a
recipe for diet disaster, but I am here to tell you it doesn’t have
to be!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fall, fitness, guest post, tips

Pumpkin Spice Skillet Cookie with Cinnamon Glaze

October 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

pumpkin spice skillet cookie

This amazing pumpkin spice skillet cookie tastes just like Thanksgiving…all warm and spiced and delicious.

Filed Under: cookies, dessert, pumpkin, recipe, SHN Eats Tagged With: cookie, fall, MIMM, pumpkin, recipe, skillet cookie, treat yourself

Pumpkin Banana Smoothie + DIY Pumpkin Puree

October 16, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Make your own pumpkin puree at home AND then whip up a sweet and satisfying dairy free pumpkin banana smoothie!

Filed Under: 5 minute snacks, Allergy Friendly, breakfast, Dairy Free, drink, egg free, Gluten Free, kid friendly, Meals for One (or Two), nut free, pumpkin, recipe, SHN Eats, smoothie, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: DIY, fall, pumpkin, smoothie, treatyoself

How To Counter-Act Negativity #30daysofthanks

November 1, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I am just gonna say it: I need to show more grattitude.  Like all the time. I have one of those personalities that makes me lean towards the negative side of things.  I can always see what could possibly go wrong in a situation, in any situation really. This can be a good…

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Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, Nebraska, positivity, thankful Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, fall, Nebraska, positivity, thankful

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Pumpkin Pie Shots

October 27, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Happy Saturday!  I hope you all slept in or if you did not, I hope you got up early to do something awesome.  Such as running 10 miles.  Or baking a pie.  Or leaving for a tropical vacation.  Or whatever you define as awesome.  I made myself coffee, which usually seems too time…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: apple, applesauce, baking with applesauce, cupcakes, fall, Halloween, party

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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

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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[IMM Link-Up #9] Chocolate Covered Strawberries

chocolate covered strawberries with sprinkles with sprinkles

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

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cocoa mocha cashew butter. delish on toast, crackers or right out of the jar! via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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