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The Best Breakfast Protein Biscuits Recipe

The Best Breakfast Protein Biscuits Recipe

A savory high-protein breakfast biscuit recipe that's easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep. Customize with your favorite ingredients!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking tray
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Base Biscuit Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • 4 pieces eggs
  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.25 cups ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Ham, Cheese & Chive Variation

  • 1.5 cups chopped spinach
  • 0.5 cups finely diced chives
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham

Mediterranean Sausage Variation

  • 0.5 cups chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups cooked Italian chicken sausage removed from casing
  • 1.5 cups feta cheese
  • 1.5 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and eggs.
  • In a separate medium mixing bowl, combine flour, ground flax seed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder and salt.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing well.
  • Add mix-ins including vegetables, herbs and cooked meat along with 1 cup of the cheese and the ham. Mix until fully combined.
  • Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 12 even-sized 1-inch thick round biscuits.
  • Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking tray and sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then decrease the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Once the biscuits are golden brown on the bottom and beginning to brown on top, they are done!

Notes

These are denser than traditional flaky biscuits. Perfect for a hearty breakfast on busy mornings!

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 689IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Breakfast, High-Protein, meal prep
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