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Breakfast Protein Biscuits

Hearty and nutritious biscuits packed with protein, perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 + 3/4 cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 + ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups spinach (chopped)
  • ½ cup chives (finely diced)
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
  • 2 cups cooked ham (diced)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cups Italian chicken sausage (cooked, removed from casing)
  • 1.5 cups feta cheese
  • 2 tsp dried basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the Greek yogurt and eggs until smooth.
  3. Mix the all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the yogurt and egg mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
  5. Fold in the spinach, chives, half of the cheddar cheese, ham, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian sausage, feta cheese, and dried basil until evenly mixed.
  6. Divide the dough into 12 equal round disks, about 1 inch thick.
  7. Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking tray with space between each.
  8. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for about 20 minutes.
  10. Remove the biscuits when the bottoms are golden brown and the tops start to brown.

Notes

Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.