Description
Breakfast Protein Biscuits are the ideal solution for busy mornings when you need a nutritious meal on the go. These warm, fluffy biscuits are not only packed with protein but also feature delicious savory fillings such as chicken and cheddar or Mediterranean sausage with feta. Perfectly balanced, they provide the energy you need to power through your day while being incredibly easy to make. The best part? They freeze wonderfully, allowing you to prepare a batch in advance and enjoy them throughout the week. Whether you’re pairing them with a cup of coffee or enjoying them plain, these biscuits will quickly become a breakfast staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- Option 1: 1½ cups Spinach, wilted & squeezed dry
- Option 1: ½ cup Chives, chopped
- Option 1: 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese (½ cup reserved)
- Option 1: 2 cups Diced Chicken
- Option 2: 2 cups Cooked Italian Chicken Sausage, crumbled
- Option 2: ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
- Option 2: 1½ cups Feta (½ cup reserved)
- Option 2: 2 tsp Dried Basil (or ¼ cup fresh, added after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
- Stir in flour, flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until just combined.
- Fold in your choice of fillings (chicken and cheddar or sausage and feta).
- Using a measuring cup, scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet or fill muffin wells.
- Sprinkle reserved cheese on top of each biscuit before baking for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg