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

August 31, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! It’s that time again!  The last day of the month!  Can you believe it?? I think it’s time to set some new goals for next month…what do you think? One goal I will have on the forefront of my mind is thinking positively.  This week was chaotic and I can remember many negative…

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Foodie Penpal Receivee (is that a word?)

August 4, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! While you are reading this I am either heading off to or hanging out in small-town Nebraska for a bridal shower and bachelorette party.  Yes, be jealous. 😉 I got this from my Foodie Penpal, whom I sent a package to and doesn’t have a blog.  (Did you know that you could still…

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{Foodie Penpals #3} Yummy and Spice

July 31, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! A couple of months back I decided to jump in and do this thing I was hearing about called Foodie Penpals.  It was created by and orchestrated by Lindsay at the Lean Green Bean blog.  I literally don’t know how she does it….there’s over a thousand foodie penpals!  She is also starting a…

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{Foodie Penpals #2} Family Recipe

July 1, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Well I am late to the Foodie Penpals party (there are already 281 posts linked up on this month’s Foodie Penpals reveal post), but that’s okay right? It’s been a busy weekend hangin out with the BF, going to an outdoor 4th of July concert, working at the farmer’s market (so. flippin. hot.),…

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Foodie Pen Pals

May 31, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I decided to try something new this month.    Foodie Pen Pals. Lindsay over at The Lean Green Bean, a fellow Blend ,coordinated over 700 foodie bloggers and blog readers to be Foodie Pen Pals this month.  Props to her and her organization skills! I received a box of goodies from Alicia who…

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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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In with the New + Giveaway Winner

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Thanksgiving 2011 Baking and Family Time

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{WIAW #43} Cupcake-arific Eats

frozen strawberry protein frappuccino in mason jar via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Frozen Strawberry Protein Frappuccino

banana nut protein muffins 2 with bacon and chocolate chips via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Banana Nut Muffins with Bacon and Chocolate Chips

Easy Breakfast + DIY Running Headband

WIAW #86 Chipotle Pepper Obsessed + Crockpot Chili Recipe

{WIAW #58} Easter Sweet Tooth

{Friday Five Foodie Finds #21}

Justin’s Nut Butter Raffle + Half Marathon Training Update

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