Breakfast Protein Biscuits
A delicious and nutritious breakfast option, these protein biscuits are packed with Greek yogurt, eggs, spinach, and cheese, perfect for a wholesome start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Plain 2% Greek Yogurt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 cup Spinach (wilted & squeezed dry)
- 2 tablespoons Chives (chopped)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the Greek yogurt, eggs, and ground flaxseed in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until fully mixed.
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Stir until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Fold in the wilted spinach, chopped chives, and shredded cheese, ensuring even distribution.
- Scoop generous portions of the dough and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool briefly. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
These biscuits can be enjoyed warm with butter or jam and pair well with fruit or a smoothie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg