Description
These Breakfast Protein Biscuits combine Greek yogurt, eggs, and a blend of flavorful ingredients to create hearty, protein-packed biscuits perfect for busy mornings. With variations including Ham, Cheese & Chive or Mediterranean Sausage, these biscuits are dense, filling, and oven-baked for a golden, delicious breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Base Biscuit:
- 1 3/4 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon salt
Ham, Cheese & Chive Variation:
- 1.5 cups spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup chives, finely diced
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
Mediterranean Sausage Variation:
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups Italian chicken sausage, cooked and removed from casing
- 1.5 cups feta cheese
- 1.5 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and eggs until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while stirring to combine into a dough. Ensure there are no dry clumps remaining.
- Add Mix-ins: Incorporate your choice of mix-ins, including vegetables, herbs, cooked meats, and 1 cup of cheese. Mix until fully combined, using your hands if necessary to ensure even distribution.
- Shape Biscuits: Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 12 even-sized, 1-inch thick round disk-shaped biscuits, about ⅓ cup of batter per biscuit. Arrange evenly spaced on the prepared baking tray. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake at 400F for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350F and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes without opening the oven. Biscuits are ready when the bottoms are golden brown and tops begin to brown.
Notes
- These biscuits are denser and heartier than traditional flaky biscuits due to the lack of butter and lower fat content, making them perfect for a filling breakfast on the go.
- Ground flaxseed can be substituted with an additional ¼ cup of flour, but this substitution may reduce the protein content.
- Ensure any meat added to the batter is fully cooked prior to mixing to ensure food safety.
- Nutrition information is estimated for the original Ham, Cheese & Chive variation only and may vary with other variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
