keto – AJ Butler Wellness

Life After Keto

Let’s start at the beginning of my keto journey. I can remember a moment when I was about 270lbs and cried on the floor, thinking I would literally sell my soul if I could just be physically healthy, able, visually appealing… I felt so trapped in my body. That pain started a fire within me.Continue reading “Life After Keto”

Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Bagel with Creamcheese Frosting

When I cannot sit, I must do. My back injury has me limited, so I’m putting the standing time to good use, getting stuff done and cooking. I had this idea of making a pumpkin spice bagel to top with creamcheese frosting, so today I made it a reality. Here is the recipe – ballparkContinue reading “Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Bagel with Creamcheese Frosting”

Low Carb Savory Pie Crust

I made this pie crust recently for a brunch. I used two round 9” baking dishes. One I did a full crust (with sides) the other I did a partial (full bottom, slight raised edges). My recipes won’t be super detailed because I cook on the fly and use what I have. This is myContinue reading “Low Carb Savory Pie Crust”

Keto Chicken Pizza Crust

I’ve been obsessed with making keto “meatza” crust for quite some time now. The one pictured here is topped Cheeseburger-style. Get creative with those toppings! It is long overdue that I record this recipe, and you know I’m not about storytelling, so let’s get right into it: INGREDIENTS 1lb. Ground Organic Chicken 3 Large EggsContinue reading “Keto Chicken Pizza Crust”

Keto Ricotta Brownies

I’m slowly getting my recipe game together here. Still a mad scientist at heart in the kitchen. I’m just a humble home-baker, with a low carb focus, who likes to let the creativity run wild. That being said, there are a couple tried and true recipes that I love to come back to again andContinue reading “Keto Ricotta Brownies”

Stacked & Jacked: Savory Smoked Salmon Chaffles

Continuing on with my February protein experiment, and back on the chaffle train! Smoked salmon and dill chaffles topped with a creamcheese sauce and a smoked salmon “rose.” If you know me, you know I rarely use recipes. Hell, I rarely even need to measure. I’m an intuitive chef. This is all well and goodContinue reading “Stacked & Jacked: Savory Smoked Salmon Chaffles”

My Protein Experiment

In the month of February, I am focusing on increasing my protein intake. I recently realized that I am not eating enough to fuel my body. I have eaten with weight loss in mind for my entire life. Until now, I have known NO other way. Now that I am 117lbs lighter and working outContinue reading “My Protein Experiment”