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The Best Breakfast Protein Biscuits Recipe

The Best Breakfast Protein Biscuits Recipe

A savory breakfast protein biscuits recipe that's easy to make and perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

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

Ingredients
  

Base Biscuit

  • 1.75 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • 4 pcs 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
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Ham, Cheese & Chive Variation

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

Mediterranean Sausage Variation

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

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together 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 the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 12 even-sized 1-inch thick round disk shaped biscuits.
  • Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking tray and sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 400F for 5 minutes, decrease the temperature to 350F and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Once the bottom of the biscuits are golden brown and the tops are just beginning to brown, your biscuits are done!

Notes

These biscuits are denser than traditional flaky biscuits. Perfect for an easy grab breakfast for busy mornings!

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 844mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 689IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Breakfast, High-Protein, meal prep
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