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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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Semi-healthy Margarita + Football Fun

September 10, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Well in case you live under a rock, college football is back in session! Dave (the BF) and I made a last minute decision to invade our friend’s home to watch the Nebraska Husker’s game on their ginormous television, eat lots of food, and drink some tasty margaritas on game day Saturday. I…

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Filed Under: drink, friends Tagged With: drink, party tips, semi-healthy

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

Semi-Healthy Partying

August 6, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I had the pleasure of attending a fun bridal shower and bachelorette party over the weekend in small town Nebraska. I’m the one in the back…who is too short to stand in the back of photos So creative!  Rolled up dish towels to make a centerpiece! The parties were for Dave (the BF)’s…

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Filed Under: wedding Tagged With: party tips, semi-healthy

BaKiNg MACHINE + Party Tips: Don’t over-do it

June 13, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Good evening, My BF’s graduation party was yesterday!  Happy graduation to him!!  He graduated with a degree in Engineering and already had a job set up for him at an amazing and successful company where he started management training this past week.  SO. PROUD. OF. HIM.  He worked so hard at his schooling and applying…

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Filed Under: cookies Tagged With: cookies, cupcakes, oreo ball, oreos, party tips

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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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Semi-Healthy M+M Cookies

Oatmeal Bread (Healthier and Sweeter versions!)

oatmeal bites with banana and heath bar via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Oatmeal Bites {with Banana and Heath}

20 Minute Meal: BLT Wrap with Red Pepper Hummus

frozen strawberry protein frappuccino via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

12 Drool-Worthy Caffeinated Protein Shakes

secret green smoothie #healthy #berries #antioxidants

Secret Green Smoothie + 5 Minute Workout

snickerdoodle cashew nut butter via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Snickerdoodle Cashew Nut Butter

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