Breakfast Protein Biscuits (Printable Version)
Fluffy protein-packed biscuits with savory cheese, spinach, and ham or sausage for a hearty start or snack.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup ground flaxseed
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Ham and Cheese Chive Variation
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1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, wilted and squeezed dry
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1/2 cup chopped chives
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 cups diced ham
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reserved for topping)
→ Mediterranean Sausage Variation
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2 cups cooked Italian chicken sausage, crumbled
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1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (reserved for topping)
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2 teaspoons dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil (add fresh basil after baking)
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin.
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In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and eggs until smooth and homogeneous.
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Add all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
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Carefully fold in your choice of add-in ingredients: for Ham and Cheese Chive variation, add spinach, chives, ham, and 1 cup shredded cheddar; for Mediterranean Sausage variation, fold in sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup crumbled feta, and dried basil.
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Scoop approximately 1/3 cup of dough per biscuit onto the prepared baking sheet or fill muffin tin wells evenly.
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Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup cheese or feta over the tops of each biscuit. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and set.
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Allow the biscuits to cool for 10 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Customize add-ins according to personal taste.