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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

For the Love of Guac

August 11, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Awhile back I sang praises for Jenn‘s marvelous guacamole recipes on one of my Friday Five Foodie Finds and have been wanting to try out making guacamole myself. That’s right friends, I’ve never made the stuff. (Until now!) I have since then watched in awe as my friend April and her husband whip…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: avocado, corn, guacamole, Mexican, party tips

Tasty Enchiladas (Options for Spicy and Mild Versions) + Using leftovers for lunch + Cookies

August 24, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Well I am sad to say that the enchiladas I made last night with the BF were not as spicy as when we’ve made them in the past…I couldn’t find the green chile enchilada sauce!!  So sad!!  I just may call to complain to the grocery store… So in this recipe I decided to make options…

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Filed Under: cookies, running, salad Tagged With: cookies, enchilada, Mexican, salad

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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

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

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Double Chocolate Frozen Banana Soft Serve

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