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Freshly baked Breakfast Protein Biscuits for a nutritious start to your day

Breakfast Protein Biscuits

These light and savory breakfast protein biscuits are yogurt-and-egg-based, studded with spinach, chives, and cheddar, making a fast, high-protein start to the day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred Helps the batter come together
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed Chia seeds can be used as a swap
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Check freshness for lift
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Kosher or sea salt recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Or 1 clove minced garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, for gentle heat
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup spinach, wilted and squeezed dry About a big handful
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Use your favorite melting cheese if preferred

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wilt the spinach quickly in a hot skillet for 20 to 30 seconds, or microwave in a covered bowl for 30 seconds. Squeeze out as much moisture as you can and chop if the leaves are large.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt and eggs until smooth and uniform.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Add the yogurt-and-egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Fold gently just until the batter comes together; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  6. Fold in the squeezed spinach, chopped chives, and shredded cheddar so they’re evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Use a spoon or a 1.5-tablespoon scoop to drop mounds of batter onto the prepared sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Lightly pat each into a loose biscuit shape.
  2. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the biscuits cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

These biscuits are versatile and can be served with scrambled eggs and fresh herbs or alongside a mixed green salad. They store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for longer storage.

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