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BREAKFAST PROTEIN BISCUITS warm cheddar feta ham sausage spinach chives basil
Joe Rooney

Breakfast Protein Biscuits: Easy and Tantalizing Recipe

Early mornings, meet your new best friend. These Breakfast Protein Biscuits are warm, fluffy, and loaded with savory fillings like ham, cheddar, and sneaky spinach—or Mediterranean sausage, feta, and sun-dried tomato if you’re feeling fancy. Perfect for healthy breakfast recipes and simple breakfast ideas, these protein-rich biscuits deliver flavor, fuel, and freezer-friendliness in every bite. Whether you need quick breakfast ideas or a satisfying breakfast food, these biscuits will turn your rush hour into yum hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)
  • Ham & Cheese Chive Add-ins:
  • 1½ cups Spinach, wilted & squeezed dry
  • ½ cup Chives, chopped
  • 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese (½ cup reserved)
  • 2 cups Diced Ham
  • OR
  • Mediterranean Sausage Add-ins:
  • 2 cups Cooked Italian Chicken Sausage, crumbled
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1½ cups Feta (½ cup reserved)
  • 2 tsp Dried Basil (or ¼ cup fresh, added after baking)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or grease a muffin tin.
  2. Mix wet base: Whisk yogurt and eggs until smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Stir in flour, flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until just combined.
  4. Fold in your mix-ins of choice (ham & cheese OR Mediterranean).
  5. Scoop dough: Use ⅓ cup per biscuit. Place on sheet or fill muffin wells.
  6. Top & Bake: Sprinkle reserved cheese or feta. Bake 25 mins until golden and firm.
  7. Cool 10 mins before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Wet hands help shape sticky dough! Freeze cooled biscuits in a zip bag; reheat 45 secs in the microwave. Swap meats or cheeses to keep breakfast exciting!