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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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recipe round-up

18 Heavenly Delicious Pumpkin Recipes

September 25, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

15 Heavenly Pumpkin Recipes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

It’s that time of the year again…pumpkin season! Pumpkin is such a versatile food to cook and bake with and these are some pumpkin recipes to put on your must make list!

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12 Drool-Worthy Caffeinated Protein Shakes

January 20, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

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

Caffeinated protein shakes are the perfect way to start your day, fuel before a run or drink up after a hard workout. They give you a boost and have that extra staying power of protein.

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Best of 2014: 20 Semi-Healthy Recipes

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

For today, I’ve rounded up 20 of the best semi-healthy recipe posts from 2014. Get excited and ready to drool!

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25 (Semi) Healthy Dessert Recipes

August 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

25 semi healthy dessert recipes via @semihealtnut at semihealtyblog.com

It’s no secret that I have a sweet tooth. That’s why it’s pretty essential that I make most of my desserts semi- healthy desserts. Otherwise I would probably just turn into one big bowl of sugar.

I’m pretty sure that’s what 75% of the recipes on this blog are…semi- healthy dessert recipes! That’s why I got super excited when one of this month’s Foodie Collection themes was “Healthy Twist on Classic Desserts.”

These recipes could be used for some last minute Labor Day ideas or even as some goodies to bring to your next tailgating party. Trust me, no one will turn away a peach cobbler..especially topped with icecream!

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Best of 2013: Recipes

January 1, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

best of 2013 recipes

Check out my favorite recipes from the blog this past year!

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{Recipe Round-Up} What to Take to Thanksgiving

November 21, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Hello Friends! Are you a host or an invader? This is the question I overheard someone asking at school the other day while talking about Thanksgiving break.  I’m assuming it was a cheeky way of saying “Are you having people over for Thanksgiving or going over to someone else’s house?” If you are a host,…

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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

[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

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

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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