Description
Kick-start your day with these delicious and nutritious Breakfast Protein Biscuits that are rich in flavor and protein.
Ingredients
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- 1¾ cups Plain 2% Greek Yogurt
- 4 Large Eggs (room temp)
- 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Ground Flaxseed
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1½ cups Spinach, wilted & squeezed dry
- ½ cup Chives, chopped
- 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese (½ cup reserved)
- 2 cups Diced Ham
- 2 cups Cooked Italian Chicken Sausage, crumbled
- ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 1½ cups Feta (½ cup reserved)
- 2 tsp Dried Basil (or ¼ cup fresh, added after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and eggs until smooth.
- Add all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in mix-ins like ham and cheese until evenly distributed.
- Scoop about ⅓ cup of the dough for each biscuit onto the prepared baking sheet or muffin tin.
- Sprinkle reserved cheese or feta on top of each biscuit and bake for about 25 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
- Let them cool for 10 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Experiment with different cheese types or veggies. Add fresh herbs for flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg