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Breakfast Protein Biscuits: Quick & Easy Morning Energy Boost

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
  • Category: Breakfast / High-Protein
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Power-packed, savory biscuits made with Greek yogurt, cheese, and spinach – perfect for busy mornings or post-workout snacks.


Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups Plain 2% Greek Yogurt
  • 4 Large Eggs (room temp)
  • 2½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Ground Flaxseed
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • 1½ cups Spinach, wilted & squeezed dry
  • ½ cup Chives, chopped
  • 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese (reserve ½ cup for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.

2. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper flakes.

3. In another bowl, mix yogurt and eggs until smooth.

4. Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined.

5. Stir in spinach, chives, and 1 cup cheese.

6. Divide batter into muffin tin; top with reserved cheese.

7. Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown.

8. Cool slightly before serving.


Notes

Don’t overmix – it keeps the texture light and fluffy.

Squeeze spinach very well to avoid excess moisture.

Biscuits freeze beautifully – perfect for meal prep.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 390mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg