Name: Breakfast Protein Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup ground flaxseed; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional; 1 and 1/2 cups fresh spinach, wilted and squeezed dry (for Ham and Cheese Chive); 1/2 cup chives, chopped (for Ham and Cheese Chive); 1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for Ham and Cheese Chive); 2 cups diced ham (for Ham and Cheese Chive); 2 cups cooked Italian chicken sausage, crumbled (for Mediterranean Sausage); 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (for Mediterranean Sausage); 1 and 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for Mediterranean Sausage); 2 teaspoons dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil (if using fresh, add after baking, for Mediterranean Sausage)

Description

Delicious and nutritious protein-packed biscuits perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients

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1 and 3/4 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 and 1/2 cups fresh spinach, wilted and squeezed dry (for Ham and Cheese Chive)
1/2 cup chives, chopped (for Ham and Cheese Chive)
1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for Ham and Cheese Chive)
2 cups diced ham (for Ham and Cheese Chive)
2 cups cooked Italian chicken sausage, crumbled (for Mediterranean Sausage)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (for Mediterranean Sausage)
1 and 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for Mediterranean Sausage)
2 teaspoons dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil (if using fresh, add after baking, for Mediterranean Sausage)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease a muffin tin.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and eggs until smooth.
Add all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
Fold in your choice of add-in ingredients: either ham, cheese, chives, and spinach or crumbled sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and basil.
Scoop approximately 1/3 cup dough per biscuit onto the prepared sheet or fill muffin tin wells.
Sprinkle reserved cheese or feta over the tops. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and set.
Allow biscuits to cool for 10 minutes before serving or storing.

Notes

Store biscuits in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
These biscuits can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Feel free to customize the add-ins according to your taste preferences.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 80mg