Savory Breakfast Protein Biscuits
Delicious and nutritious biscuits made with Greek yogurt, spinach, and cheese, perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Plain 2% Greek Yogurt (or non-fat yogurt)
- 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed (or chia seeds)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 cup Spinach (cooked and squeezed dry)
- 1/4 cup Chives (or green onions)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (or your favorite cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the Greek yogurt and eggs in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in another bowl until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the yogurt and egg mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the cooked spinach, chives, and cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These biscuits can be served warm with Greek yogurt or a fresh fruit salad. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerated for a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg