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Breakfast Protein Biscuits Recipe

5 from 342 reviews

Delicious and protein-packed breakfast biscuits made with Greek yogurt, eggs, ham, cheddar cheese, and flavorful spices. These moist, tender biscuits are perfect for a hearty morning meal and can be customized with spinach and chives for extra nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups Plain 2% Greek Yogurt
  • 4 Large Eggs, room temperature

Dry Ingredients

  • 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 and squeezed dry
  • ½ cup Chives, chopped
  • 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese (½ cup reserved for topping)
  • 2 cups Diced Ham

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and room temperature eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix—the batter should be a bit lumpy.
  4. Add Mix-ins: Fold in the wilted spinach, chopped chives, cheddar cheese, and diced ham using a spatula with gentle cutting motions to keep the dough light and airy.
  5. Portion the Dough: Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup or ice cream scoop, portion out the biscuit dough. Place each scoop on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart or fill muffin tin wells nearly to the top.
  6. Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top of each biscuit for a golden, cheesy crust.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown and feel firm when gently pressed.
  8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool for 10 minutes before serving or storing to allow the texture to set.

Notes

  • Use thick Greek yogurt for best results; if using regular yogurt, strain it first or reduce the quantity.
  • Wet your hands when shaping the dough to easily form biscuits without sticking.
  • Wilting and squeezing spinach dry is essential to prevent soggy biscuits.
  • Ensure baking powder is fresh for optimal rising.
  • Using room temperature eggs helps the batter blend smoothly.

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