Description
These Breakfast Protein Biscuits are a savory, hearty treat packed with Greek yogurt, eggs, ham, spinach, chives, and cheddar cheese. Perfectly fluffy with a golden crust, they make a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option that’s easy to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
Add-ins
- 1½ cups Spinach, wilted & squeezed dry
- ½ cup Chives, chopped
- 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded (½ cup reserved for topping)
- 2 cups Diced Ham
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt and room temperature eggs until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; lumps are fine to keep the batter light.
- Fold in Add-ins: Carefully fold in the wilted spinach, chopped chives, shredded cheddar cheese (except the reserved ½ cup), and diced ham using a spatula with a cutting motion to maintain airiness in the dough.
- Portion the Dough: Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup or an ice cream scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, or fill each muffin cup nearly to the top if using a muffin tin.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese evenly on top of each biscuit for a golden, cheesy crust as they bake.
- Bake: Place the sheet or muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and feel firm when gently pressed.
- Cool and Serve: Let the biscuits cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before serving or storing. This allows them to set properly and makes handling easier.
Notes
- Use thick Greek yogurt for best texture; if using regular yogurt, strain it to remove excess moisture or reduce the amount slightly.
- Wet your hands when shaping the sticky dough to prevent mess and sticking.
- Make sure to thoroughly wilt and squeeze the spinach dry to avoid soggy biscuits.
- Check that your baking powder is fresh to ensure good rise and fluffiness.
- Using room temperature eggs helps mix ingredients smoothly and results in better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast protein biscuits, Greek yogurt biscuits, savory biscuits, ham and cheese biscuits, healthy breakfast, easy bake biscuits
