Description
Delicious and nutritious breakfast biscuits made with Greek yogurt, spinach, and cheddar cheese, perfect for a savory start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 + ¾ cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 4 eggs
- 2 + ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups spinach, chopped
- ½ cup chives, finely diced
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing carefully to avoid lumps.
- Fold in chopped spinach, diced chives, 1 cup shredded cheese, and diced ham. Use your hands for better incorporation.
- Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into 12 biscuits, each about 1-inch thick.
- Arrange the biscuits on the lined baking tray, spacing them evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake the biscuits for 5 minutes at 400°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 20 minutes without opening the oven.
Notes
Let the biscuits cool slightly before serving to set their shape and enhance flavors. Can substitute ham with cooked turkey or chicken for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: breakfast, biscuits, protein, Greek yogurt, healthy breakfast
