Description
These Breakfast Protein Biscuits are hearty, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients like Greek yogurt, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for busy mornings, they offer a denser alternative to traditional flaky biscuits with tasty variations including Ham, Cheese & Chive or Mediterranean Sausage. Easy to prepare and bake, these biscuits make a satisfying protein-rich start to your day.
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 your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing continuously until a uniform dough forms.
- Add Mix-Ins: Incorporate your choice of mix-ins, such as vegetables, herbs, cooked meats, and 1 cup of cheese (use the ham and cheese variation or Mediterranean sausage variation as preferred). Mix thoroughly; using your hands can help fully integrate all ingredients into the dough.
- Shape Biscuits: Lightly flour your hands, then divide the dough into 12 even-sized portions. Shape each into a 1-inch thick round disk (approximately ⅓ cup of dough per biscuit). Arrange biscuits on the prepared baking tray with enough space for even baking. You may need 2 trays depending on their size.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tops of the biscuits for added flavor and browning.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the tray in the oven and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Avoid opening the oven during this time to ensure proper rising and browning.
- Check and Cool: Once the bottom of the biscuits turns a golden brown and the tops just start to brown, remove them from the oven. Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- These biscuits are denser and heartier than traditional flaky biscuits due to the lack of butter and fat, making them perfect for a filling, protein-rich breakfast.
- Ground flaxseed can be substituted with an additional ¼ cup of flour, though this may reduce the protein content.
- If substituting any meat, be sure it is fully cooked before adding to the batter to ensure food safety and proper texture.
- Nutrition information is estimated based on the Ham, Cheese & Chive original variation and should be used as a guide rather than an exact measure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
