Description
These Breakfast Protein Biscuits are a fluffy, savory treat packed with Greek yogurt, eggs, and a delicious blend of ham, cheese, and greens. Perfect for a high-protein start to your day, they combine wholesome ingredients with easy preparation and bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal for breakfast or brunch, they offer a satisfying and nutritious option that’s both flavorful and simple to make.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1¾ cups Plain 2% Greek Yogurt
- 4 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Ground Flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Mix-ins
- 1½ cups Spinach, wilted & squeezed dry
- ½ cup Chives, chopped
- 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese (reserve ½ cup for topping)
- 2 cups Diced Ham
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt and room temperature eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until just combined. Make sure not to overmix; some lumps are okay to keep the texture light.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the wilted spinach, chopped chives, cheddar cheese, and diced ham using a spatula with cutting motions to maintain an airy dough.
- Shape Biscuits: Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup or ice cream scoop, portion the dough into biscuits. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet or fill muffin tin wells nearly to the top.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the tops of each biscuit. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and firm to gentle touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove biscuits from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving or storing to let them set perfectly.
Notes
- Use thick 2% Greek yogurt for the best texture. If using regular yogurt, strain it first or reduce the amount to avoid excess moisture.
- Wet your hands to shape the sticky dough easily and prevent it from sticking to your fingers.
- Wilt spinach and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly to prevent soggy biscuits.
- Make sure your baking powder is fresh to ensure a good rise.
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly and help the dough come together better.
- These biscuits provide approximately 14g of protein each, making them a great high-protein breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein biscuits, breakfast biscuits, savory biscuits, high protein breakfast, Greek yogurt biscuits, ham and cheese biscuits, healthy breakfast
